Resident Inspector
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
The salary for this role is between $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually. · Full-time
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- Pay
- The salary for this role is between $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually.
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as resident inspector on civil, sewer, and water infrastructure projects
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Resident Inspector
Department: Municipal
Job Location: Vancouver
Req Id: 705
Posting Start Date: 11/11/26
Job Description
About Us
We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The Role
We are looking for a Resident Inspector to join our Municipal/Civil team in our Vancouver office. In this role you will be responsible for inspecting methods, materials and workmanship to ensure contractors construct multidisciplinary projects in accordance with drawings, specifications and other contract documents. The Resident Inspector will generally serve as the only full-time inspector for KGS Group on a construction project and will be responsible to communicate with Professional(s) of Record and other subject matter experts as required.
Key Responsibilities
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
The salary for this role is between $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually.
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Department: Municipal
Job Location: Vancouver
Req Id: 705
Posting Start Date: 11/11/26
Job Description
About Us
We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The Role
We are looking for a Resident Inspector to join our Municipal/Civil team in our Vancouver office. In this role you will be responsible for inspecting methods, materials and workmanship to ensure contractors construct multidisciplinary projects in accordance with drawings, specifications and other contract documents. The Resident Inspector will generally serve as the only full-time inspector for KGS Group on a construction project and will be responsible to communicate with Professional(s) of Record and other subject matter experts as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend on-site construction meetings
- Prepare written daily reports documenting construction progress, labour, equipment and machinery, field discussions, and identified deficiencies
- Coordinate, witness, or conduct field testing of materials and workmanship (e.g. concrete testing, granular compaction testing, surveying to confirm elevations)
- Consultation with Engineers, Contractor Superintendents, and Owner Personnel as required to resolve issues
- Review and understand design drawings and specifications and ensure that construction methods, materials, and workmanship are in conformance, or identify deficiencies
- Assist in the preparation of Contract Administration documentation such as shop drawing review, responses to requests for information, change order requests, and site instructions
- Maintain records or calculations as required to support the review of contractor progress claims.
- Witness and document start-up and commissioning activities
- Obtain and maintain first aid training
- Other job duties as assigned
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as resident inspector on civil, sewer, and water infrastructure projects
- Engineering technologist or engineering degree in civil or municipal engineering preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Computer skills including Word, Excel, and AutoCAD are an asset
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
The salary for this role is between $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually.
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Inspect construction methods, materials, and workmanship to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and contract documents. Document site progress and deficiencies, coordinate field testing, support contract administration and progress claim reviews, and witness commissioning activities.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of resident inspection experience on civil, sewer, and water infrastructure projects. A civil or municipal engineering degree or technologist qualification is preferred; strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, and Word, Excel, and AutoCAD skills are assets.
Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Civil Infrastructure
- Sewer and Water Infrastructure
- Contract Administration
- Construction Documentation
- Field Testing
- Concrete Testing
- Granular Compaction Testing
- Surveying
- Drawing and Specification Review
- Deficiency Identification
- Progress Claim Review
- Commissioning
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- AutoCAD
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Resident Inspection
- Civil Engineering
- Municipal Engineering
- Civil Infrastructure
- Sewer Infrastructure
- Water Infrastructure
- Construction Inspection
- Construction Meetings
- Daily Reports
- Construction Progress
- Labour and Equipment Records
- Field Testing
- Concrete Testing
- Granular Compaction Testing
- Surveying
- Elevations
- Engineering Drawings
- Specifications
- Contract Documents
- Deficiency Identification
- Contract Administration
- Shop Drawing Review
- Requests for Information
- Change Orders
- Site Instructions
- Progress Claims
- Start-Up and Commissioning
- First Aid
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel