Senior Construction Inspector

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.

Your role as a senior contributor is to conduct independent complex inspections of bridge and roadway construction processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction oversight contract. You will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge of construction inspection, construction field management, QA/QC, construction oversight and report client-required documentation on various roadway construction and/or reconstruction projects. The current project need is located in the North Fort Worth area, with future projects potentially throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Inspect and review projects during construction to monitor conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations during construction.


• Generate reports of conditions found during inspection activities, notify Construction Management of significant problems, and completes documentation necessary to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection or test activities.


• Manage deadlines, prioritizes assignments, and prepare final documentation for closeout process.


• Inspect installation and placement of asphalt, run density tests, and calculate quantities and costs.


• Inspect installation of construction features, measure dimensions, and calculate quantities.


• Examine 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 oversight).


• Determine estimated cost of construction projects using take-off estimates.


• Prepare documents and maintain file management of project-related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures.


• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.


• Be able to utilize a Stantec assigned tablet and computer to document inspections per the client’s needs.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Technical expert in all relevant areas of construction and understanding of various design and construction methods.


• Effective leadership skills, taking initiative on tasks and delegating tasks to other team members.


• Basic skills in math, and science.


• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.


• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.


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


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.


• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience.


• 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.