Senior Construction Inspector - Conveyance

Stantec; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 86,900 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Wellness program and savings accounts

Pension and retirement plans

Job summary

Stantec’s Water Practice in Canada is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector in the Greater Toronto Region. You’ll lead field inspection on medium to large projects, focusing on CPP installation, tunneling, and quality control for public infrastructure.

You’ll develop QA/QC documents, review submittals, RFIs, and punch lists, and coordinate with the Construction Manager and Owner staff to ensure schedules, safety, and compliance are met across watermain, sewer, and treatment plant work.

Qualifications

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate in the construction industry or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with large diameter watermain projects including tunneling.
• Minimum of 5 years supporting municipal linear projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide single-point field inspection representing the Construction Manager in the field.
• Monitor, inspect, and document contractor work and prepare comprehensive Daily Reports.
• Communicate with contractors regarding conformance to plans, specs, and codes.

Skills

Contract documents understanding

Field safety awareness

Client communication

Education

Technical degree/diploma in construction

P.Eng./CET/NASSCO certification (asset)

Tools

ACAD / CAD software

Job description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Water Practice is looking for a Senior Construction Inspector in the Greater Toronto Region. This role will work on medium to large challenging and diverse projects in a consulting construction management role that will require application of technical skills, project delivery, and leadership for construction projects. These projects consist of linear infrastructural projects such as watermain and sewer installation, as well as vertical projects such as Water & Wastewater Treatment plants and pumping stations.

This role requires expertise with the installation of CPP (concrete pressure pipe) on large diameter watermains including tunneling and will be expected to exercise independent judgment, expertise, and critical decision‑making skills to determine work quality objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong understanding of linear conveyance projects, including a thorough understanding of construction project documents, relationships between various project parties, and quality and safety requirements typical for public construction projects and programs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide single-point field inspection of the construction contractor’s work representing the Construction Manager in the field.
• Daily monitor, inspect and document the construction contractor’s work and prepare a comprehensive written Daily Report that includes such observation and description of all work activities, measurement of installed material quantities, an accounting of labor and equipment resources utilized, a statement of general compliance or non‑compliance with the work, and supporting video and photographs of the work in progress.
• Communicate directly, both verbally and written, with construction contractors regarding conformance or non-conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes.
• Ensure Contractor prepares prompt requests for information (RFIs) for questions that may affect the construction schedule. Review project submittals and RFI responses and incorporate into the quality control inspection plan.
• Review, analyze and document any construction issues potentially resulting in a scope, time, or cost impact to the work of the Contractor which may result in a change to the contract.
• Review and maintain master as built and record drawing information maintained by the construction contractor.
• Attend, as necessary, Weekly Progress Meetings with Contractor, including review of progress to planned schedule.
• Develop project specific quality control and quality assurance documents and standards for projects that are under development.
• Ensure all field testing and inspections are done in accordance with the Contract Documents.
• Document compliance and non‑compliance with established quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Work with Construction Manager / Resident Engineer to implement methodology and criteria to resolve any non‑compliance notices previously issued.
• Review and submit all test reports for inclusion in turnover documentation to Owner.
• Prepare written reports documenting QA/QC inspections, non‑compliance notices, and corrective actions.
• Observe, document, and approve of authorized Force Account change order work performed on a time and materials basis, documenting the use of contractor labor, equipment, and materials.
• Review the monthly progress pay estimate submitted by the construction contractor to verify requests for payment of materials, percent complete, and earned value.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage a project punch list for deficient or uncompleted work by the construction contractor.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in adapting and applying procedures to address unusual situations and to resolve issues.

Competencies, Skills, And Attributes

• The Senior Construction Inspector will work in a field office at a project site and will be required 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 for planning and executing work in a safe manner. Field work may include exposure to elements including inclement weather.
• Understand and interpret contract documents and assess plans for a designated Work Package for a specific construction activity.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and contractors.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate in the construction industry or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with large diameter watermain projects including tunneling, open cut CPP (concrete pressure pipe)
• Minimum of 5 years supporting municipal linear projects
• P.Eng. or CET or NASSCO certification would be considered an asset.
• ACAD skill, or other Computer Aided Design software skills would be considered an asset.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$86,900.00 - $126,000.00 Annually

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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, 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 time off.
• Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.
• 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: Canada | ON | Toronto

Other Locations: Canada | ON | Hamilton

Organization: BC-1122 Water-CA PMCM

Employee Status: Temporary

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 30/07/2026 03:07:45

Req ID: 1007026

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