Construction Inspector - Water/Wastewater

Poutrix; Markham; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Field Inspector to oversee construction activities for water and wastewater projects. This role involves monitoring site activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, a solid understanding of civil engineering components, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Join a forward-thinking company committed to delivering sustainable solutions and making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in construction of civil components and municipal engineering.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document construction site activities and prepare reports.
• Inspect materials and methods for compliance with design specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and municipal staff for inspections and repairs.

Skills

Public Relations Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Judgment Skills

Education

College or University Engineering Diploma

PEO and O.A.C.E.T.T. designation

Tools

Computer Systems

Software Proficiency

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Field Inspector will oversee day-to-day site activity and provide detailed daily observations and record-keeping services for the installation of all development-related works for water/wastewater linear and facility projects in Southern Ontario.

These activities may include (but are not limited to) earthworks, underground servicing, secondary road works, lot grading conformance, and/or municipal engineering works including liner and vertical infrastructure. This role requires strong public relations skills and the ability to accurately communicate project-related information to clients, contractors, municipal staff, or any other project stakeholder as required.

Role responsibilities:

• Monitor and document construction site activities and discussions; prepare detailed daily site inspection/progress reports and collect digital photo records of site activity.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications and inspect to ensure compliance with the design; advise the contractor and Team Lead immediately of any observed deviation from the approved design drawings or any safety or environmental issues.
• Inspect the materials, methods, and construction processes of structures, buildings, mechanical and electrical installations, water and wastewater facilities, sewers, watermains, utilities, and roads; obtain and/or verify detailed servicing as-built information.
• Review contractor submissions such as shop drawings, RFIs, and CCTV inspections.
• Conduct detailed erosion and sediment control inspections and preparation of reports.
• Advise Team Lead of any potential contractor extra work claims or potential cost/time-saving observations.
• Review and verify contractor’s payment requests and progress claims.
• Attend pre-construction meetings, site progress meetings, and document, prepare and distribute records of meetings; liaise with homeowners, municipalities, conservation authorities, contractors, and clients as required.
• Coordinate sub-consultant inspectors and reviews, and contractor and municipal staff to carry out maintenance/assumption inspections and repairs.
• Conduct day-to-day tasks in accordance with legislated and Company-dictated Environmental, Health and Safety mandates and other Company policies.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in the construction of civil components including (but not limited to) earthworks, underground servicing, secondary road works, and lot grading conformance and/or municipal engineering works including liner and vertical infrastructure. They will be able to interpret construction drawings and specifications, have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills to manage multiple projects. They will have a strong work ethic, motivation, interpersonal and judgment skills, and proficiency in computer systems, software, and typing. Health and Safety training will be provided as required.

Qualifications and experience:

The successful candidate will have:

• College or University Engineering Diploma, PEO and O.A.C.E.T.T. designation, an asset.
• Familiarity with Ontario Building Code, OPSS, OH&SA; and standards and regulations relevant to building and construction.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-70,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.