Senior Construction Inspector

About the role

Your role is to work with general supervision and direction on average sized projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Construction Manager. You will be responsible for daily inspection efforts on multiple complex large, and/or diverse projects to ensure contractor’s operations comply with project plans, specifications, and contract documents. You will prepare sketches and assemble data for the Responsible Charge Engineer to utilize when making changes to the project.

Responsibilities

• As a representative of the client, ensure quality control and contractor compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects of varying complexity.
• Coordinate work and inspections with contractor’s representative, client personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with contract terms and specifications.
• Review and monitor contractors’ plan of operation; advise contractor of violations and recommend adjustments to operations.
• Generate reports of conditions found during inspection activities, notify Construction Management of significant problems, and complete documentation necessary to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection or test activities.
• Prepare and review reports for preparation of entries into Site Manager / Project Wise and properly document materials as well as other test reports for materials, pay quantity records, progress schedules, and monthly estimates.
• Manage deadlines, prioritize assignments, and prepare final documentation for the closeout process.
• Inspect installation of construction features, measure dimensions, and calculate quantities.
• Examine construction materials, checking to see if they meet specifications.
• Review plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings, and pay applications (QA/QC).
• Tabulate monthly quantities for use in determining contractors' monthly payment estimates.
• Train and/or mentor less experienced staff in company procedures, standards, and software.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Aid in the development of work orders, investigations, and analysis of Notices of Intent.
• Evaluate and monitor progress schedules and perform work order analysis.
• Verify lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using survey and field engineering equipment.
• Independently coordinate and direct all phases of construction inspection of projects, which are typically complicated by extensive traffic control, sensitivity to the public, or environmental challenges, or require significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, or local/federal government representatives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in VDOT procedures and policies.
• Basic skills in math, drafting, and science.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Proficient in Site Manager, Project Wise, and project material certifications.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the team.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license.
• Effectively communicates project issues with contractor, project team, and clients.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
• Minimum of 7 or more years of experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record is required.
• Position will primarily require field work which may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Skills

• VDOT Soils and Aggregate
• VDOT Asphalt Field Levels I and II
• VDOT Slurry Seal
• VDOT Surface Treatment
• Nuclear Density Safety
• 10 Hour Safety (OSHA)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• VA DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Level
• VA DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector Level
• VDOT Pavement Markings
• VDOT Guardrail Installation (GRIT)
• VDOT Flagger Certification
• VDOT Work Zone Traffic Control – Intermediate Level

Pay

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas: $71,800.00 - $104,100.00 Annually

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas: $79,000.00 - $114,500.00 Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. 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

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
• 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.