Posted 4 days ago
Resident Inspector
@ KGS Group
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Overview
KGS Group is hiring a full-time Resident Inspector for its Municipal/Civil team in Vancouver. The role inspects methods, materials and workmanship on civil, sewer and water projects, often as the sole full-time KGS inspector on site. Salary is $60,000 to $80,000 annually.
Responsibilities:
- Attend on-site construction meetings
- Prepare daily reports on progress and deficiencies
- Witness or conduct field testing of materials
- Confirm conformance with drawings and specifications
- Assist with contract administration documents
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years as resident inspector on civil, sewer and water projects
- Civil engineering technologist or engineering degree preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Word, Excel and AutoCAD skills an asset
- First aid training to be obtained
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil engineering, Municipal engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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KGS Group
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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.
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