Construction Site Coordinator

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major employer in British Columbia is looking for a Construction Officer to coordinate and inspect large-scale civil projects. This is a 1-year contract role based in Vancouver with potential for extension. Responsibilities include leading inspections, ensuring safety compliance, and conducting site testing. Candidates should have at least seven years of construction experience and a diploma in a related field. This position requires adaptability to various site conditions and offers travel within the province.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology or relevant trades/apprenticeship.
• Comfort working in diverse conditions like adverse weather or heights.
• Ability to work in diverse conditions, including adverse weather, heights, or underground environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections to ensure compliance with building and safety codes.
• Perform Safe Work Observations to ensure site safety.
• Conduct site testing, surveying, and estimating.
• Collaborate with contractors to meet project expectations.
• Provide advice on technical issues as the on-site representative.

Skills

Construction experience

Understanding of contract law

Knowledge of safety standards

Site inspections

Collaboration with contractors

Education

Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology

Diploma in Electrical Technology

Diploma in Mechanical Technology

Trades/apprenticeship courses

Job description

Our client, a major employer in British Columbia, is seeking a Construction Officer to join their team. This role acts as a critical site coordinator and inspector on large-scale civil, electrical, and mechanical projects.

This is a 1 year contract with potential to extend. Travel within the province required for site visits (paid for by client). We've placed multiple applicants with this client who have stayed on for long.

What You’ll Do

• Lead inspections on substations, transmission lines, and hydroelectric equipment to ensure compliance with building and safety codes.
• Ensure site safety by performing Safe Work Observations and applying expert knowledge of OSH Standards and WorkSafe Regulations.
• Conduct site testing, surveying, and estimating while interpreting complex engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to ensure materials, progress, and costs meet project expectations.
• Provide high-level advice on technical issues and respond to third-party inquiries as the professional on-site representative.

What You Bring

• A minimum of seven (7) years of construction experience or equivalent.
• A Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology, or completion of relevant trades/apprenticeship courses.
• Strong understanding of contract law and advanced knowledge of safety standards (WorkSafe/OSH).
• Comfort working in diverse conditions, including adverse weather, heights, or underground environments.

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