Civil Field Inspector

Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Education assistance

Monthly health & fitness allowance

Group RRSP with employer matching

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aplin Martin is seeking a Field Inspector to serve as the Engineer’s primary field contact for site development and capital works projects in Alberta. You will ensure construction aligns with designs, standards, and specifications while coordinating with contractors, municipal staff, and clients.

Join a multi-disciplinary team of about 300 professionals dedicated to mentorship, development, and delivering practical design solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a field inspector of civil construction.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Technician/Technologist with ASET.
• Knowledge of local municipal construction standards and specifications.
• Strong communication skills are critical to this role.
• Valid Provincial Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and understanding of engineering drawings and other technical documentation for site development and capital works projects.
• Perform field observations to ensure compliance with standards and specifications as well as contractual obligations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
• Perform CCC and FAC inspections, prepare applications including security reductions, and ensure deficiencies are rectified.
• Review construction contracts and conduct contract administration throughout construction and post construction.
• Review contractor invoicing and prepare monthly progress payments.
• Liaise with clients, municipal staff, contractors and residents.
• Attend meetings with clients, contractors, and municipal staff and document action items.
• Assist Project Manager in preparing tenders, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Involvement with review of as-constructed drawings to reflect field work.
• Other field-related duties as necessary.

Skills

Field inspection experience

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Safety mindset

Driver’s license

Microsoft Office

Education

ASET Technician/Technologist registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Aplin Martin is a full-service Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Environmental and Survey company, celebrating over 57 years of success in making sustainable communities a reality across Canada. Over the five decades, the Aplin Martin family has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm of around 300 talented and dedicated professionals delivering innovative and practical design solutions, approval strategies, and project management services to our clients in BC, AB, and ON. We are dedicated to nurturing our employees’ growth and development and providing a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development that ensures a rewarding career within our organization.

Position Overview

As our Field Inspector, you will serve as the Engineer’s primary field contact, communicating with contractors, franchise utilities, municipal representatives, general public, and our clients. Your primary obligation is to ensure successful implementation of our engineering designs; ensuring construction complies with the design and municipal standards and specifications. In addition, the following responsibilities are required for this role:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewandunderstandingofengineering design drawings andother technical documentationforvarioussite developmentand capital worksprojects.
• Perform fieldobservations to ensure compliance withthestandards andspecificationsas well as other contractual obligations.
• Prepare daily,weekly,and monthly inspection reports as required.
• Perform ESC inspectionsandreports as required.
• Review and understandtheconstructioncontractsandconductcontractadministrationby referring to and enforcing the contractual termsthroughout constructionand post construction.
• Reviewcontractor invoicingand preparemonthly progress payments.
• Liaise with clients, municipal staff,contractors,andresidents(general public).
• Attend meetings with clients, contractors,and municipal staff andmakenotes and recordsfor project documentation and see through the completion of such action items in a timely manner.
• Involvement with the review of draft and final copies of the as-constructed drawings to ensure that the information shown accurately reflects the work performed in the field.
• Assist Project Manager in preparingtenders, costestimates,and project schedules.
• ConductCCC and FAC inspections, prepare applicationsincluding security reductions, and ensure deficiencies are documented and rectified forproject close-out.
• Otherfield-relatedduties,as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimumof3 years’ experienceas afieldinspectorof civil construction(Earthworks, utilities,andsurface improvements and other related infrastructure)
• Registered or qualified to register as a TechnicianorTechnologist withASETisan asset.
• Possess knowledge oflocalmunicipal construction standards and specifications.
• Effective communicationskillsarecriticalto this role.
• Strong safety mindsetwithadherence toCompany, Contractor,&OH&Sstandards&regulations.
• Professional, positiveattitude.
• Ability toproblem-solvefirst, in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet firm deadlines.
• Must have valid Provincial Driver’s License with clean drivers abstract.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs,includingMicrosoft Office, etc.

Benefits & Rewards

• Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, life insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Education assistance program
• Monthly health & fitness allowance
• Group RRSP program & employer matching
• Flexible working arrangements
• Equal opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization
• Fun social, team building events and professional development activities
• A Culture that supports learning, collaboration, and work-life balance

Aplin Martin is committed to fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance during the hiring process, please reach out at [e-mail].

Aplin Martin is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.