General Construction Inspector –Fly-in/Fly-out

General Construction Inspector –Fly-in/Fly-out or Drive to Active Construction Sites

Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL (Fly-in/Fly-out), and various locations across Eastern Canada
Rotation: 7/7 or 14/14 (TBD)

Your opportunity

EXP is seeking a General Construction Inspector to support remote infrastructure projects based primarily out of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, with possible construction oversight at other sites across Eastern Canada.

This role is ideal for a materials-focused inspector with strong experience in construction oversight, field and laboratory testing, and quality assurance. You will play a key role in ensuring construction activities meet contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements in a remote project environment. Previous experience in materials testing is desirable, but training is also available.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Perform on-site inspection and monitoring of construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and standards
• Oversee and document contractor activities, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and quality expectations
• Conduct and/or coordinate construction materials testing (soil, aggregates, asphalt, concrete) both in the field and laboratory
• Monitor earthworks, compaction, grading, paving and structural works to verify compliance with design and specifications
• Maintain accurate daily inspection reports, field notes, and photographic records
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and test results to identify and proactively resolve issues
• Track quantities and support progress measurements and payment verification
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to address technical issues and maintain schedule
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements on site
• Participate in progress meetings and provide updates on construction activities, quality concerns, and risks
• Support QA/QC processes and verify that materials and workmanship meet applicable standards (CSA, ASTM, AASHTO as applicable)

What your experience looks like

• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  • Construction inspection / oversight
  • Construction materials testing (field + lab)
  • Quality assurance / quality control
• Strong knowledge of soils, asphalt, and concrete testing methods
• Experience working on infrastructure, civil, or heavy construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and test data
• Proven ability to work independently in remote environments
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

Assets:

• CCIL, ACI, or equivalent materials certifications
• Experience with nuclear density gauge and compaction testing
• Familiarity with or willingness to participate on northern or remote construction projects

Additional requirements

• Willingness to work on a fly-in/fly-out rotation (7/7 or 14/14)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Flexibility to work extended hours as required by project demands

About Us

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.