Civil QA/QC Inspector
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The Civil QA/QC Inspector is accountable for supporting the implementation and administration of the Quality Assurance Program to ensure services provided comply with the specified requirements.
What You Will Be Working On
- Work closely with employees and subcontractors concerning quality functions and daily inspections.
- Complete inspections for concreting work including rebar, formwork, embeds, anchor bolts, overall readiness for pours, pouring activities, post-pour inspections for repairs.
- Complete inspections for earthworks including subbase inspections, fill material verification, and backfilling operations.
- Review subcontracted work, such as piling, against project specifications and coordination for acceptance.
- Review and verify compaction results and concrete break results from 3rd party subcontractors.
- Complete and verify other inspections and tests for project work scopes.
- Coordinate with the client on project specific activities, including inspections and review of documentation for final acceptance.
- Ensure procedures are established to provide traceability from initial order to field installation.
- Responsible for documentation review, analysis, and maintenance during quality management system implementation.
- Support the implementation of CAR, NCR required from audit findings, in collaboration with the Quality Manager.
- Generate Non-Conformance Reports when required and coordinate with Bird team, Subcontractors, and Clients for disposition and closure.
- Audit subcontractors quality management systems for their specific scopes of work to ensure compliance.
- Support the Quality Manager in the development and implementation of the Project Quality Plan.
- Develop written plans and procedures for project specific activities to supplement task planning.
- Create and ensure compliance to ITPs and maintain the supporting documentation.
- Review and approve quality documentation from subcontractors.
- Control and manage document control process for Quality and Project documents.
- Create and maintain punch list, deficiencies and walkdown packages.
- Conduct construction and final walkdowns with Bird Supervision and Client Representative.
- Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft during scope execution to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Work with engineering team to handle problems of a technical nature arising during construction.
- Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Physical Requirements
- Potential material receiving, and validating material received.
- Potential confined space and working at heights.
- Stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects.
- Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.
- Safety equipment will be required: 6” high ankle steel-toed safety boots supplied by employee. Safety glasses/goggles, hard hat, safety vest and gloves to be provided by Bird.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum three years’ experience in quality control and/or civil construction.
- Experience with Concrete/Civil/Earthworks/Piling & Rock Anchor scopes preferred.
- Able to read and interpret civil drawings.
- Familiarity with other discipline (such as mechanical and electrical) drawings an asset.
- Experience using CSA A23.1/A23.2 is an asset.
- Competent knowledge in ASME Codes, CSA Code, and Building Code.
- Proficient with computer programs, including Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
- Turnover experience is an asset.
- Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Effective and efficient problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities.