Red Deer Site Inspector / Construction Technologist

We are managing complex, large-scale commercial projects from conceptual planning through design, construction, and occupancy. Join our construction management team to collaborate on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling.

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, were making an impact around the world.

If youre looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Your role will be to provide fully qualified coordination of construction activities and contract administration in a fast-paced professional, design and delivery environment.

Position is considered a full-time seasonal position.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily onsite construction activities liaising with contractors, design professionals, clients and relevant external parties.
• Provides input to the development of project schedules, coordinates the work according to approved schedules, reports schedule deviations and provides recommendations on any schedule modifications.
• Reports deviations from contract documents and codes to Project Manager. Follows through with responsible party until resolution.
• Schedules and coordinates reviews and inspections.
• Maintains records of activities including work completed and inspected.
• Meets, reviews and reports to the project team on construction status, issues and concerns.
• Monitors the progress of construction activities ensuring cost, schedule and quality standards are met.
• Communicates with and makes recommendations to Project Manager, design professionals, client, owner, developer, or contractor, but does not direct the means or methods of construction.
• Reviews plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC).
• Prepares final documentation for closeout process.
• Prepares documents and maintains file management of project-related information including, but not limited to, correspondence, reports, videos and pictures.
• Participates in the implementation of safety controls and promotes a safe workplace.
• Working in a remote site-based location including driving and navigating a construction environment
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractor, project team and clients, including ability to resolve conflict situations.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.

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 whats 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 whats possible.