Construction Inspector

Stantec; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Water practice in Naples, FL. The role focuses on monitoring and documenting underground utility construction, QA/QC processes, and coordination with contractors.

Responsibilities include reviewing submittals, RFIs, and progress meetings, ensuring safety and quality, and preparing punch lists. Requires 12–14 years in field, 10+ years in water/wastewater projects, and a technical 2-year degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–14 years of underground utility construction observation and documentation experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in water, wastewater utility plant, pump station, or similar construction.
• Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and iOS applications to create field work reports.
• Technical 2-year degree or equivalent; prefer degree in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, monitor, inspect and document the contractor’s work with detailed daily reports and photo/video support.
• Review submittals, RFI and responses; incorporate into quality control inspection plan.
• Identify potential scope/time/cost impacts to contract and document resolution actions.
• Maintain attention to detail and anticipate next steps to prevent issues.
• Attend Weekly Progress Meetings with Contractor and review progress vs. schedule.
• Assist with documenting QA/QC compliance and non-compliance.
• Help prepare a project punch list for deficient or incomplete work.

Skills

Field inspection

QA/QC documentation

MS Word

Communication

Safety compliance

Time management

Education

Technical degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

iOS apps

Job description

We bring together the places that make communities feel like home whether it’s an urban park, a commercial plaza, or a residential neighborhood. We do this because we’re part of the community too and we care about the places where we live—just as much as you do. Join the team that truly designs with community in mind.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Water practice has an opportunity for a full-time Senior Construction Inspector who is excited about the civil, environmental and water resources fields to join our team in beautiful Naples, FL.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, assist with monitoring, inspecting and documenting the construction contractor’s work and develop an understanding of the 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.
• Under limited supervision, review project submittals, submittal review comments, RFI 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.
• Maintain attention to detail during a project’s construction while thinking ahead about the work to follow and project requirements so minor problems can be identified before they develop into larger problems.
• Attend, as necessary, Weekly Progress Meetings with Contractor, including review of progress to planned schedule.
• Assist with documenting compliance and non-compliance with established quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Assist with preparation of a project punch list for deficient or uncompleted work by the construction contractor.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understands underground utility construction for potable water, sanitary sewer, raw water, and stormwater infrastructure, as well as the different methods used during their construction.
• The Construction Inspector will work in a field office or vehicle 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.
• Understand single-point field inspection of the construction contractor’s work representing the Project Manager in the field.
• Develop an understanding of written reports documenting QA/QC inspections, non-compliance notices, and corrective actions.
• Basic knowledge of how to develop and maintain master as-built drawing information.
• Develop understanding of contract documents and test plan for a designated Work Package for a specific construction activity.
• Develop an understanding of project specific quality control and quality assurance documents and standards for projects that are under development.
• Develops rapport and trust with others.
• Effectively understands and meets client needs.
• Strong organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
• Positive attitude, good energy, and proven passion.
• Capable of demonstrating competency in using Microsoft Office and iOS applications to create field work reports.

Education and Experience

• Education: A technical 2-year degree/diploma/certificate in a related program; or equivalent combination of experience and education. Prefer degree in construction management or professional discipline specific field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 12-14 years of relevant underground utility construction observation and documentation experience. At least 10 years of experience in water, wastewater utility plant, pump station, or similar construction field required.
• Acquires specific experience through on-the job consulting projects and executing standard tasks.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and iOS applications to create field work reports.

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.

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.

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

United States | FL | Naples

Organization

BC-1773 Water-US Gulf

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

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.