Construction Inspector (Electrical)

Mace Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and consultancy is seeking a Construction Inspector (Electrical) for the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The role involves overseeing construction works, ensuring safety, managing site operations, and collaborating with various teams to deliver the project successfully. Candidates should have strong electrical engineering backgrounds and excellent communication skills. Mace is open to diverse candidates, including those interested in flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Accountable for construction works on site and ensuring safety.
• Experience with traction DC systems is advantageous.
• Professional membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage site environment, quality, health, safety and commissioning.
• Conduct site inspections, prepare reports, and review work plans.
• Drive construction delivery through proactive schedule management.

Skills

Strong electrical construction experience

Safety leadership

Excellent communication in English

Education

Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometres farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city. The MCS team is partnering with partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

The Construction Inspector is a key member of the Scarborough Subway Extension Team who will work closely with the Contractor or to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first -Going home safe and well

• Client focus -Deliver on our promise

• Integrity -Always do the right thing

• Create opportunity -For our people to excel

You’ll need to have:

The Construction Inspector (Electrical) is accountable and responsible for the construction works on site including the management of the site environment, programme, health safety & wellbeing, quality & commissioning of the project, which includes the following

• Acting as a safety leader and ensuring all works on site are conducted safely.
• Strong electrical construction experience required and experience with traction DC systems would be advantageous
• Proactively engaging and coordinating with Delivery Teams, Contractors and Subcontractors by forming strong working relationships.
• Drive construction delivery through proactive schedule management ensuring the key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics and work sequencing are achieved.

• Leading on resolving construction issues
• Proactive identification of construction risk and assist the Delivery Teams with developing appropriate mitigation measures
• Conducting site inspections and preparing daily reports which includes progress measurement of key quantities, crew sizes and equipment
• Reviewing Work Plans, risk assessments, and permits before work activities commence.
• Conducting weekly health and safety tours.
• Work towards a snag-free completion of construction works.
• Providing technical expertise and understanding of Metrolinx onsite standards.
• Monitoring work for conformance with Issued for Construction Documents.
• Overseeing the implementation of the Contractor’s quality system on-site, and leading on construction quality on behalf of Metrolinx
• Identifying, managing and closing out non-conformances in the work.
• Proactively managing and monitoring on-site safety, environmental protection measures, and addressing third-party issues.
• Assisting with the review of Contractor’s Submittals and verification of Payment Requests.

You'll also have:

• Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Right to work in Canada
• Professional membership (desired)
• Experience working on Railway projects

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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