Senior Construction Inspector

Senior Construction Inspector

Stantec is seeking Senior Construction Inspectors to be a part of our growing Transportation team in Richmond, Virginia. Our company is interested in attracting strong candidates to continue our successful delivery of services for clients. At Stantec "we put people first" by delivering exciting career opportunities. We are managing complex, large-scale commercial projects from conceptual planning through design, construction, and occupancy. Join our construction management team to collaborate on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling.

Your Role :

As a representative of the client, you will 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; and advise contractor of violations and recommend adjustments to operations. Generate reports of conditions found during inspection activities, notifies Construction Management of significant problems, and completes 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 is able to properly document materials as well as other test reports for materials, pay quantity records, progress schedules and monthly estimates. Manage deadlines, prioritizes assignments, and prepares final documentation for closeout process. Inspect installation of construction features, measures dimensions, and calculates 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 performs work order analysis. Verify lines, grades dimensions, and elevations using survey and field engineering equipment. Independently coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection of projects, which are typically complicated by extensive traffic control, sensitive to the public or environmentally challenging, or require significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, or local / federal government representatives. Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials :

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 good driving record and valid driver's license. Effectively communicates project issues with contractor, project team and clients. Must have comprehensive knowledge roadway, structure and bridge construction / maintenance / repair / rehabilitation methods, materials, standards, and specifications. Must possess the following certifications :

• 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

Education and Experience :

Technical degree / diploma / certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience. Minimum of 7 or more years of experience. Position will primarily require field work which may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This position has the potential to involve travel outside of the Richmond, VA area.

About Stantec :

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

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.

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 | VA | Richmond