Field Inspector

Stantec; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Markham is seeking a Civil Field Inspector to join our Community Development team. In this on-site role, you will observe construction, document conditions, and verify conformance with contract documents. You will lead site inspections, monitor progress, prepare daily and weekly reports, and coordinate with the project team and client.

Travel within Markham and surrounding areas is required. This position offers the chance to contribute to diverse projects and mentor less experienced

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site observation to record as-constructed conditions and verify conformance with contract documents.
• Identify and document site challenges; communicate with Project Team to resolve promptly.
• Maintain daily photo records and archive documentation.
• Conduct quantity surveying, progress monitoring, and prepare daily/weekly reports.
• Lead on-site progress review meetings and document actions.
• Lead construction progress payment reviews and track change orders for out-of-scope work.
• Serve as main on-site contact for Contractor and Client.
• Review RFIs, submittals, schedules, shop drawings and pay applications.
• Prepare red‑lined as‑built drawings.
• Train and mentor less experienced staff on procedures, standards and software.
• Travel within Markham and surrounding area will be required.

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Our Markham office has an opportunity for a Civil Field Inspector. Working in a multi-disciplined environment, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with our Community Development Team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working in conjunction with the Senior Staff leading Stantec’s team, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all on-site observation activities to record as-constructed conditions and verify conformance with the contract documents.
• Identifying and documenting site-related construction challenges, and consistently communicating these to the Project Team to resolve in a timely manner.
• Maintaining daily photographic records to document construction activities and regularly archiving for records.
• Quantity surveying, construction progress monitoring, and preparation of daily reports and weekly erosion and sediment control monitoring reports.
• Leading on-site construction progress review meetings, including documenting the discussion and action items.
• Leading construction progress payment reviews, including tracking and reviewing contemplated change orders for out-of-scope work.
• Serving as a main point of contact on site for the Contractor and the Client.
• Reviewing requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications.
• Preparing red‑lined as‑built drawings.
• Training and/or mentoring less experienced staff in company procedures, standards and software.
• Travel within Markham and surrounding area will be required