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We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
The primary responsibilities for our Senior Construction Inspector, Highways and Roads include:
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Responsible for providing construction inspection and construction administration on road and highway construction projects
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Maintain accurate daily diary entries and completion of contract documentation records
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Maintain daily photographic records, and videos as necessary to document contract activities
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Complete site surveys of completed works for tracking item and material quantities for payment
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Review and process contractor progress and final payment certificates.
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Complete daily inspections in accordance to client requirements and expectations
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Monitoring construction work is in accordance to contract documents and specifications
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Monitoring the contractor’s compliance to health and safety, and environmental regulations and legislation
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Supervise and implement quality assurance acceptance and inspection of construction works
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Report to the Project Manager onsite activities, concerns, and non-conformances, and provide recommendations for resolution
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Liaise with client representatives, as required
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Act as client site representative
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Requires working nights, weekends, and extended shifts
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Work may be seasonal in nature, as work permits
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Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
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Post-secondary degree/diploma in Civil Engineering and/or relevant infrastructure construction experience
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Minimum 5 years of roadway or highway construction experience
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Previous experience working on municipal or provincial transportation projects would be as assist, but not required
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Be able to read and interpret construction design drawings
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Able to work weekends and nights, as needed
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Ability to work in a team environment and independently in remote locations
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Excellent communication and problem solving skills
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Valid license with an acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle.
