Construction Field Inspector

Stantec; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Stantec in Memphis, TN, is seeking a full-time Construction CQA Field Inspector to support a large-scale earthwork project. You will perform on-site observations, document testing, track progress, and ensure conformance with design documents and contract requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5+ years of field experience preferred, and the ability to work weekends and outdoors. Travel and HSSE training may be required; strong communication and documentation skills are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site safety representative and maintain a safe working environment.
• Liaise between engineer, Client, and Contractor for day-to-day field activities.
• Monitor earthwork, mass grading, and civil construction for conformance to designs.
• Oversee testing and maintain documentation per quality management plans.
• Document progress, RFIs, submittals, and non-conformance reports.
• Attend project field meetings and support progress/certification reporting.

Skills

Safety

Quality assurance

Field inspection

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree a plus

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

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Construction CQA Field Inspector

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Stantec’s Construction Support Services (CSS) Program is growing, with project needs in the Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia areas for multiple top tier clients. Stantec’s on-site services are performed by one or multiple inspectors and/or engineers responsible for monitoring construction activities to verify that construction is performed per the design and in accordance with the contract documents. A multi-discipline team of engineers and other professionals provide office support to the on-site team as required.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is providing Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) and construction support services for a large-scale, multi-discipline heavy civil construction project in Memphis, Tennessee, involving significant earthwork, mass grading, and associated civil construction activities. To support the project, Stantec is seeking a full-time Construction CQA Field Inspector for a dedicated on-site assignment. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic professional who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment on a large and complex construction project.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Stantec’s on-site safety representative, with ability to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and others by participating in daily safety briefings, observations, and walkdowns prior to executing the work or when conditions change.
• Serve as the liaison between the engineer of record, Client, and Contractor for day-to-day field activities.
• Interact routinely, effectively, and professionally with Client and Contractor representatives and the Stantec office team.
• Monitor and document construction activities – with particular emphasis on earthwork, mass grading, and associated civil construction operations – to verify conformance with design documents and contract requirements.
• Oversee and/or perform required testing (soil, concrete, asphalt, geosynthetics, etc.) and maintain required documentation in accordance with the approved quality management and design documents.
• Track construction progress, observed issues and resolutions, field discussions, and other site activities.
• Review and respond to daily construction issues, working with the design team, Client, and contractor(s) as appropriate to determine a resolution.
• Monitor adherence to contract and design documents.
• Communicate and report discrepancies and deviations from requirements to the design team and Client.
• Maintain detailed documentation (daily reports, test results, RFIs, submittals, non-conformance reports, etc.) for inclusion in certification reports and record drawings.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly project field meetings.
• Assist with development and completion of various construction progress/certification reports and record drawings.
• Ability to work weekends as required by project schedule and construction activities.
• This position is primarily a dedicated on-site assignment in Memphis, TN; occasional regional travel may be required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) protection, including client-specific training (as required).
• Experience with field construction activities and construction quality management is required; experience with construction materials laboratory testing is a plus.
• Ability to use detailed plans for construction, technical specifications, quality management plans, and other project documents.
• Construction observation and inspection experience.
• Familiarity with materials testing requirements and construction tolerances.
• Previous construction experience with relevant experience in the following general areas is preferred, but is not a prerequisite: Heavy earthwork, mass grading, and associated conformance testing (including field and laboratory testing)
• Cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete structures
• Fusion welded HDPE pipe and concrete structure installation for storm and leachate systems
• Pump stations and force mains
• Below grade utility piping (water, storm sewer, sanitary, leachate, etc.)
• Geosynthetic liner systems (flexible membrane liners, geosynthetic clay liners, geotextiles, geocomposites, geogrids)
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
• A pre-employment drug screen may also be required.
• Client specific background checks and drug screening may also be required.
• Proficient with desktop office software applications (word processor, spreadsheets, email, PDF viewers, etc.).
• Working knowledge of codes and design requirements is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Safety first attitude.
• Self-motivated – ability to work and accomplish tasks with minimal direction.
• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work with a team on large, complex projects.
• Effective time management skills and ability to work under and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work alone in the field.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s degree, technical degree, or some college coursework in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years related experience preferred.

This position 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.

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

• 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
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• Vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
• 401(k) plans for temporary/casual employees
• Employee stock purchase program for temporary/casual employees
• Paid leave for temporary/casual employees
• 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 | TN | Memphis

Other Locations: United States | TN | Nashville

Organization: BC-1755 Water-US South

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: Replacement

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.