Site Inspector - Building Construction
AECOM Corporation
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Job summary
AECOM is seeking a Site Inspector to support construction supervision and quality inspection activities in Dubai. You will monitor contractor activities, inspect works, verify compliance with drawings and contract specs, and maintain records of site progress, manpower, equipment, and materials.
Working under the Resident Engineer or ARE, you will ensure compliance with contractual, quality, and safety requirements, perform measurements, and follow up on instructions from the engineering
Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, contract documents, and technical specifications.
- Understanding of construction site supervision and inspection procedures.
- Knowledge of quality control requirements and construction compliance monitoring.
- Ability to observe and document contractor activities, manpower, equipment, and construction methods.
- Familiarity with construction measurements and basic surveying checks relevant to site inspection duties.
- Understanding of applicable construction performance and code requirements.
- Ability to monitor quality assurance progress through observations, measurements, and testing.
- Awareness of construction health and safety procedures and reporting requirements.
- Accurate recordkeeping and preparation of site inspection documentation.
- Effective communication and coordination with contractors and engineering supervisors.
- Attention to detail when identifying construction discrepancies and monitoring site instructions.
- Ability to follow established project procedures and instructions from the engineering supervision team.
Responsibilities
- Review and understand the assigned construction package's contract documents, detailed drawings, technical specifications, and health and safety requirements, including revisions.
- Conduct site supervision and inspection activities as instructed by the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer.
- Monitor contractor operations to verify that construction works comply with approved contract documents, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Observe construction activities, carry out measurements, and review relevant testing information to assess compliance with project requirements.
- Inspect assigned work areas and monitor construction progress against established quality, performance, and code requirements.
- Identify construction activities that do not conform to approved specifications and report observations to the responsible engineering supervisor.
- Follow up on site instructions issued by the engineering supervision team and monitor their implementation.
- Maintain daily records of contractor manpower, equipment, and other resources deployed to the construction site.
- Document contractor personnel, equipment, and construction activities within assigned inspection areas.
- Record the location and purpose of observed activities, including construction methods and procedures used by the contractor.
- Monitor and document material deliveries relevant to ongoing construction activities.
- Maintain accurate records of site observations, inspection findings, and construction progress.
- Provide site information and inspection updates to the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer as required.
- Support effective communication between the contractor and the engineering supervision team regarding site activities and outstanding instructions.
- Apply approved site quality control procedures during construction inspections.
- Monitor contractor compliance with contractual quality requirements and technical specifications.
- Track quality assurance progress through site observations, measurements, and testing activities.
- Verify that construction activities meet applicable performance and code requirements.
- Report quality-related observations and deviations to the responsible engineer.
- Support the implementation of established quality procedures and follow up on relevant site instructions.
- Maintain inspection documentation that supports the assessment of construction quality and contractual compliance.
- Carry out site measurements and surveying checks when instructed by the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, or designated engineering supervisor.
- Compare observed site conditions and measurements with approved construction drawings and relevant specifications.
- Record measurement and surveying observations for review by the engineering supervision team.
- Assist with verification activities required to assess the accuracy and compliance of completed construction works.
- Communicate discrepancies identified during measurement or surveying checks to the responsible engineer.
- Review applicable project health and safety measures and remain informed of relevant updates.
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with approved health and safety procedures.
- Observe contractor working practices and identify potential safety violations during site inspections.
- Report observed health and safety violations to the responsible engineering supervisor.
- Support compliance monitoring by documenting relevant safety observations within assigned work areas.
- Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer regarding inspection schedules, site observations, and construction activities.
- Follow up on instructions issued by the supervising engineer or designated project leader.
- Maintain records of daily construction activities, contractor resources, material deliveries, and inspection findings.
- Provide accurate information to support project supervision and quality monitoring.
- Communicate matters requiring engineering review or further site inspection.
- Assist the supervision team with additional inspection and documentation activities within the assigned scope of work.
Skills
Job description
Site Inspector – Building Construction Job Snapshot – Role: Site Inspector – Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Industry: Construction – Function: Building-Construction Inspection – Experience: Not specified – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking a Site Inspector to support construction supervision and quality inspection activities within its Buildings and Places business line in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves monitoring contractor activities, inspecting construction works, verifying compliance with approved drawings and contract specifications, and maintaining accurate records of site progress, manpower, equipment, and materials. Working under the direction of the Resident Engineer (RE) or Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE), the Site Inspector will help ensure that construction activities meet contractual, quality, performance, and applicable code requirements. The position also involves monitoring site health and safety practices, conducting measurements and surveying checks, and following up on instructions issued by the engineering supervision team.
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Building-Construction Inspection
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
- Review and understand the assigned construction package 's contract documents, detailed drawings, technical specifications, and health and safety requirements, including subsequent revisions and updates.
- Conduct site supervision and inspection activities as instructed by the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer.
- Monitor contractor operations to verify that construction works comply with approved contract documents, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Observe construction activities, carry out measurements, and review relevant testing information to assess compliance with project requirements.
- Inspect assigned work areas and monitor construction progress against established quality, performance, and code requirements.
- Identify construction activities that do not conform to approved specifications and report observations to the responsible engineering supervisor.
- Follow up on site instructions issued by the engineering supervision team and monitor their implementation.
- Maintain daily records of contractor manpower, equipment, and other resources deployed to the construction site.
- Document contractor personnel, equipment, and construction activities within assigned inspection areas.
- Record the location and purpose of observed activities, including the construction methods and procedures used by the contractor.
- Monitor and document material deliveries relevant to ongoing construction activities.
- Maintain accurate records of site observations, inspection findings, and construction progress.
- Provide site information and inspection updates to the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer as required.
- Support effective communication between the contractor and the engineering supervision team regarding site activities and outstanding instructions.
- Apply approved site quality control procedures during construction inspections.
- Monitor contractor compliance with contractual quality requirements and technical specifications.
- Track quality assurance progress through site observations, measurements, and testing activities.
- Verify that construction activities meet applicable performance and code requirements.
- Report quality-related observations and deviations to the responsible engineer.
- Support the implementation of established quality procedures and follow up on relevant site instructions.
- Maintain inspection documentation that supports the assessment of construction quality and contractual compliance.
- Carry out site measurements and surveying checks when instructed by the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, or designated engineering supervisor.
- Compare observed site conditions and measurements with approved construction drawings and relevant specifications.
- Record measurement and surveying observations for review by the engineering supervision team.
- Assist with verification activities required to assess the accuracy and compliance of completed construction works.
- Communicate discrepancies identified during measurement or surveying checks to the responsible engineer.
- Review applicable project health and safety measures and remain informed of relevant updates.
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with approved health and safety procedures.
- Observe contractor working practices and identify potential safety violations during site inspections.
- Report observed health and safety violations to the responsible engineering supervisor.
- Support compliance monitoring by documenting relevant safety observations within assigned work areas.
- Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer regarding inspection schedules, site observations, and construction activities.
- Follow up on instructions issued by the supervising engineer or designated project leader.
- Maintain records of daily construction activities, contractor resources, material deliveries, and inspection findings.
- Provide accurate information to support project supervision and quality monitoring.
- Communicate matters requiring engineering review or further site inspection.
- Assist the supervision team with additional inspection and documentation activities within the assigned scope of work.
AECOM has not specified a minimum educational qualification, professional certification, or number of years of experience for this vacancy. The position involves construction inspection and supervision activities requiring an understanding of technical drawings, contract specifications, quality procedures, and site safety requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, contract documents, and technical specifications.
- Understanding of construction site supervision and inspection procedures.
- Knowledge of quality control requirements and construction compliance monitoring.
- Ability to observe and document contractor activities, manpower, equipment, and construction methods.
- Familiarity with construction measurements and basic surveying checks relevant to site inspection duties.
- Understanding of applicable construction performance and code requirements.
- Ability to monitor quality assurance progress through observations, measurements, and testing.
- Awareness of construction health and safety procedures and reporting requirements.
- Accurate recordkeeping and preparation of site inspection documentation.
- Effective communication and coordination with contractors and engineering supervisors.
- Attention to detail when identifying construction discrepancies and monitoring site instructions.
- Ability to follow established project procedures and instructions from the engineering supervision team.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
AECOM offers opportunities to contribute to building and infrastructure projects alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, technical specialists, and construction management professionals. Employees have access to technical expertise, professional development resources, and training programs designed to support the development of their skills and careers.
- Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, leave arrangements, employee assistance programs, well-being resources, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase opportunities.
AECOM promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace built on respect, professional development, and shared expertise.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. Its services cover the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals.
A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Official Website: aecom.com
Job Reference: J10159764
Business Line: Buildings and Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Quality
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