Construction Inspector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid holidays and vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our WV team, focusing on roadway, structure, and bridge projects. You will perform daily field inspections, document conditions, and coordinate with contractors and clients under general supervision.

The role requires 3-5+ years of experience, a technical degree or equivalent, and WV DOT familiarity. Work is field-based in Bridgeport, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent in related field; construction experience is a plus.
• 3-5+ years of field inspection experience on roadway/bridge projects.
• WVTRET Accreditation Level II, III, or IV is preferred.
• Familiarity with WV DOT procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection tasks on multiple projects to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Prepare sketches and data for Field Engineer to support changes on the project.
• Coordinate inspections with contractor, client personnel and stakeholders.
• Generate reports and document test activities; track quantities and payments.
• Mentor less experienced staff and assist with closeout documentation.

Skills

Math

Drafting

Science

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Technical degree

WVTRET Accreditation Level II/III/IV

Tools

Site Manager

ProjectWise

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

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 Opportunity

Your role is to work with general supervision and direction on average sized projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Project Manager.

You will be responsible for daily inspection efforts on multiple complexes, large, and/or diverse projects in order to ensure contractor’s operations comply with project plans, specifications, and contract documents. You will prepare sketches and assemble data for Field Engineer to utilize when making changes to the project.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Construction Inspector as a representative of the WVDOH to 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
• 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.
• Prepares and reviews 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
• Manages deadlines, prioritizes assignments, and prepares final documentation for closeout process.
• Inspects installation of construction feature, measures dimensions, and calculates quantities.
• Examines 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).
• Tabulates monthly quantities for use in determining contractors' monthly payment estimates.Prepare documents and maintains file management of project-related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures.
• Trains and/or mentors less experienced staff in company procedures, standards and software.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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.
• Effectively communicates project issues with contractor, project team and clients.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience.
• WVTRET Accreditation LeveI II, III, or IV.
• Demonstrated experience in WVDOT procedures and policies.

Position will primarily require field work which may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

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. 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) 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.

Primary Location: United States | WV | Bridgeport
Organization: BC-2026 Transpt-US Southeast Infrastructure
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
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.