Highway Construction Inspector

AECOM•Calgary, AB

21d•CA$82,000 - CA$140,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced intermediate to senior Construction Inspector to support its Transportation business line in the Calgary office. This role offers the chance to work on large, unique, and complex transportation projects across Central and Southern Alberta, as well as neighboring provinces and territories. This is a high-travel position with a strong likelihood of working outside the Calgary area. Depending on the project location, candidates may commute daily or require hotel accommodations for extended periods.

Requirements

Technical Diploma + 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience
Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel independently to project sites not accessible by public transit. Access to a personal vehicle is required
Availability to travel and work outside of Calgary for extended periods as required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Construction, etc.)
7+ years of roadway construction inspection and supervision experience
P.Eng., CET, or other applicable certifications considered an asset
Field experience in transportation construction for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors and/or City of Calgary preferred
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills to track issues, correspondence, and quantities; proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Monitor the quality of work done by contractors constructing rural and urban transportation projects ranging from rehabilitation to large capital assignments
Inspect the quality of materials used on-site and determine compliance with specifications
Monitor contractor activities including safety, environmental, and traffic management
Act as a central liaison between AECOM, clients, and contractors while coordinating with the AECOM project manager
Contract administration – Review RFIs, contractor submittmits, NCRs, Change Orders, and conduct bi-weekly construction meetings
Prepare and submit weekly client reports
Track and document monthly pay quantities to support contractor progress payments
Prepare final detail summaries, including quantity summaries and reporting
Coordinate surveying, materials testing, and scale/checker activities
Monitor deadlines, oversee and coordinate project testing, and work with the Contractor
Communicate major issues that affect cost/scope to the Project Engineer
Review procedures with project designers and contractors to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications
Monitor conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties
Conduct daily field inspections, maintain inspection records, and review inspection reports from other team members
Participate in punch list inspections and warranty repairs
Support of out-of-town projects may be required