Construction Site Inspector

Associated Engineering; Kitchener; Vor Ort; CAD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health/dental/vision coverage

Pension plan matching

Hybrid work arrangements

Generous vacation & sick time

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Associated Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Site Inspector for our Kitchener office. You will provide on-site representation, inspection, and contract administration support for municipal infrastructure and heavy-civil projects in Kitchener and the Waterloo Region.

You’ll work with project teams, contractors, and clients to monitor progress, prepare reports, and maintain organized records. Flexible/hybrid arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifikationen

• On-site municipal/heavy-civil inspection experience required.
• Familiarity with OPSS/OPSD and DGSSMS is preferred.
• Registration or eligibility for professional designation is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Monitor contractor activities and document progress per contract documents.
• Provide on-site representation for municipal infrastructure and heavy-civil projects.
• Prepare daily reports, weekly summaries, and maintain project records.
• Support QA/QC testing, approvals, and change documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and project team.

Kenntnisse

Construction inspection

Contract administration

Communication

Documentation

Ausbildung

Civil Engineering Technology / Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SharePoint

GPS / survey tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Construction Site Inspector to join our team in our Kitchener office. Reporting to the Manager, Construction Services, you will provide on-site representation, construction inspection, and contract administration support for municipal infrastructure and heavy-civil projects in Kitchener, Waterloo Region, and surrounding communities. You will work closely with Contract Administrators, Project Managers, design teams, clients, contractors, utilities, testing agencies, approval authorities, and members of the public.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Salary range of: $70,000 - $95,000.
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long term growth & success
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Maternity/paternity leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and document the Contractor’s activities, progress, workmanship, and apparent conformance with the contract documents, drawings, specifications, permits, and approved submissions.
• Provide on-site representation for municipal infrastructure and heavy-civil projects, including road reconstruction, active transportation, grading, drainage, watermain, sanitary and storm sewer, utility coordination, and restoration.
• Monitor construction progress and schedule, and promptly report delays, constraints, risks, and potential impacts to the Contract Administrator or Project Manager.
• Prepare accurate and timely daily reports and weekly summaries, including photographs, weather, labour and equipment, completed work, quantities, testing, deficiencies, delays, and significant discussions.
• Maintain organized and defensible project records, including site diaries, field measurements, quantity records, inspection checklists, testing reports, deficiency logs, and information required for record drawings and project closeout.
• Review Contractor work procedures and field-related submissions for coordination and apparent conformance, and refer technical or contractual matters to the Contract Administrator or design team without directing the Contractor’s means and methods.
• Coordinate and document quality assurance testing and specialized inspections, and track deficiencies, non-conformances, and corrective actions through to closure.
• Measure and verify installed quantities and support progress payments, change documentation, RFIs, site instructions, change orders, meeting records, and project correspondence.
• Participate in site and progress meetings, assist with resolving field questions, and communicate clearly with clients, contractors, utilities, testing agencies, approval authorities, the public, and the project team.
• Observe traffic control, public access, environmental, quality, and safety conditions, and perform all duties in accordance with Associated Engineering’s health and safety program and applicable legislation.

Does this sound like you?

• A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Equivalent education and demonstrated field experience will be considered.
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in municipal or heavy-civil construction inspection, site representation, or construction contract administration with a working knowledge of OPSS, OPSD, municipal standards, and the Region of Waterloo DGSSMS is required.
• A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Equivalent education and demonstrated field experience will be considered.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with OACETT or PEO is considered an asset. RCJI, RCSI, RCCA, or similar construction inspection and contract administration designations are also assets.
• Knowledge of construction contract administration, including change documentation, progress payments, deficiencies, field records, and the inspector’s delegated role and authority.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects. Current construction safety training is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and PDF markup tools such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Experience with Builterra, SharePoint, AutoCAD or Civil 3D, scheduling software, GPS or survey equipment, or comparable field systems is considered an asset.
• Ability to read and apply construction drawings, specifications, contract terms, quantity and payment items, schedules, permits, and regulations.

About Us

At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.