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Your Opportunity
We are looking for a talented Construction Inspector who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that's focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.
Stantec is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering thousands of projects for hundreds of communities globally. Our purpose is to conceive and develop the most impactful water projects that improve the health, quality of life and sustainability of the communities we live in and serve. From droughts to floods to sanitation systems, Stantec's Water team designs fit for purpose solutions to all facets of the water infrastructure life cycle. We provide services related to water resources, reservoirs and dams, water supply, wastewater networks and treatment, flood mitigation and river basin management.
Your Key Responsibilities

• You'll provide single-point field inspection of the construction contractor's work representing the Construction Manager in the field on water infrastructure projects.
• You'll monitor the construction contractor's work and prepare a comprehensive written Daily Report that includes such observation and description of all work activities.
• You'll inspect and verify contractor compliance as detailed in the applicable procedural manual(s) and the Construction and Materials Specifications.
• You'll communicate directly with construction contractors regarding conformance or non-conformance to standards, plans, specifications and codes.
• You'll review any construction issues potentially resulting in an impact to the work of the Contractor which may result in a change to the contract.
• You'll review and maintain master as-built and record drawing information maintained by the construction contractor.
• You'll attend regular Progress Meetings with Contractor, including review of progress to planned schedule.
• You'll assist with Developing project specific quality control and quality assurance documents and standards for projects that are under development.
• You'll plan and coordinate all field testing and inspections in accordance with the Contract Documents.
• You'll review and submit all test reports for inclusion in turnover documentation to Owner.
• You'll prepare written reports documenting QA/QC inspections, non-compliance notices, and corrective actions.
• You'll assist with authorized Force Account change order work performed on a time and materials basis, documenting the use of contractor labor, equipment and materials.
• You'll review the monthly progress pay estimate submitting by the construction contractor to verify requests for payment of materials, percent complete and earned value.
• You prepare and monitor a project punch list for deficient or uncompleted work by the construction contractor.

Your Capabilities And Credentials:

• You're able to work in a manner that ensures personal safety as well as the safety of fellow employees by following project and company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• You understand and interpret contract documents and test plan for a designated Work Package for a specific construction activity.
• You're able to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agency.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of construction project inspection experience required.
• Successful completion of Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology or Construction Management is preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | OH | Columbus
Organization: BC-1734 Water-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/07/2026 07:07:03
Req ID: 1006631
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.