Senior Construction Inspector – Water & Tunneling Projects

Stantec

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

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Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Construction Inspector in Cincinnati, OH to join our Water-US North Central team. You will inspect, document, and coordinate contractor work on tunnel and trenchless projects, ensuring alignment with plans, specs, and safety standards.

You will review submittals, RFIs, and QC/QA programs, while maintaining records and coordinating with managers, engineers, and testing agencies. A strong safety mindset and field experience are essential.

Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of construction project inspection experience required.
Successful completion of Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology or Construction Management is preferred.
Experience on at least two tunnel projects, including trenchless tunneling experience.
At least ten years of recent experience in heavy construction, with at least five years of tunnel inspection experience on large and complex engineering/construction projects.

Responsibilities

Inspect and monitor construction contractor work and prepare daily inspection reports documenting labor, equipment, materials, work activities, safety observations, and construction progress.
Review contractor reports and maintain accurate project records and photographic documentation.
Review and provide input on field-related submittals, RFIs, plan clarifications, geotechnical information, inspection and test plans, and CPM schedules.
Monitor contractor receipt inspection of materials arriving on-site and observe off-site fabrication, production, and testing activities as required.
Monitor construction progress for compliance with contract documents, approved submittals, plans, specifications, safety standards, and agency requirements.
Inspect and verify contractor compliance as detailed in the applicable procedural manual(s) and the Construction and Materials Specifications.
Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming work and verify implementation of corrective actions.
Witness field and laboratory testing activities and verify compliance with approved QC and QA programs.
Observe tunneling operations including shaft construction, excavation, TBM operations, microtunneling, grouting, ground support installation, lining installation, and other trenchless construction activities.
Coordinate daily with the Construction Manager, Resident Project Representative, Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and testing agencies regarding field activities and issues.
Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety policies and procedures.
Utilize PMIS and other electronic systems to prepare inspection reports and maintain project documentation.
Assist with 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 payment requests.
Prepare and monitor a project punch list for deficient or uncompleted work by the construction contractor.