Inspector, Construction

Aecon•Mendota Heights, MN

6d•$33 - $44

About The Position

The Construction Inspector observes, verifies, and documents telecommunications construction activities in the field. The role inspects work against approved drawings, specifications, permits, quality requirements, and applicable construction standards; maintains objective and complete inspection records; and promptly reports deficiencies, variances, safety observations, and field conditions to the Construction Manager. The position supports the Construction Manager and project team with timely, accurate field information but does not direct crews, authorize scope changes or additional work, or take responsibility for subcontractor performance, project cost, or schedule. The role covers telecom infrastructure work, including turnkey fiber installations, 5G network expansions, and legacy network services. The position is intended to establish a talent pool for anticipated projects and operational needs across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Illinois. Qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available. The expected hourly pay range is $33–$44 USD. The role is eligible for Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP).

Requirements

Experience in telecommunications, fiber, underground utility, or related construction.
Working knowledge of telecommunications construction methods, including underground and/or aerial installation activities.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, utility locates, permits, and directional-drilling alignment information.
Ability to distinguish approved work from construction deficiencies, field variances, and conditions requiring management or technical review.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare accurate, objective, and timely field documentation.
Sound judgment and ability to recognize when an issue requires immediate escalation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating findings without taking responsibility for directing construction work.
Comfort working outdoors, travelling between active project sites, and working in varying weather and site conditions.
Valid driver’s licence and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction inspection, utility inspection, or field-quality experience.
Proficiency with electronic inspection reports, photographs, mobile field applications, and standard Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Perform routine field inspections of telecommunications construction activities for conformance with approved drawings, specifications, permits, quality requirements, and applicable construction standards.
Observe and document underground and aerial construction activities, including excavation, directional drilling, conduit placement, fiber installation, restoration, and traffic-control conditions as applicable.
Review construction drawings, utility locates, permits, and directional-drilling alignment information before and during inspections.
Verify and record installed quantities, work locations, construction progress, visible site conditions, and completed activities using inspection reports, construction diaries, photographs, and other required records.
Identify and objectively document deficiencies, deviations, incomplete work, safety observations, quality concerns, and potential conflicts with drawings, locates, permits, or specifications.
Promptly communicate inspection findings to the Construction Manager and escalate issues requiring immediate attention, technical interpretation, corrective action, or management direction.
Track reported deficiencies and document completion of corrective work without independently approving deviations or directing correction methods.
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate inspection records to support quality assurance, project reporting, quantity reconciliation, change evaluation, and project closeout.
Document field conditions and installed quantities that may support review of subcontractor work, scope changes, claims, or extra-work requests.
Observe traffic-control and site-protection measures and promptly report visible concerns or non-compliance through established escalation requirements.
Provide factual field information to the Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator to support scheduling, material planning, progress reporting, billing, and closeout.
Communicate professionally with crews, subcontractors, clients, property owners, and other stakeholders, referring operational direction, commitments, disputes, and scope decisions to the Construction Manager.
Follow company safety requirements and immediately escalate conditions that present actual or potential risks to workers, the public, property, or project delivery.