Field Inspector – Part-Time / Casual

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking a Field Inspector to join their growing team in Winnipeg. This role involves overseeing utility and telecom construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety and design standards, and providing ongoing support to the design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, at least 3 years of experience, and the ability to manage and resolve construction-related conflicts effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in electric utility and telecom construction.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to collect measurements and field information.
• Conduct progress and final inspections for safety and design conformity.
• Provide ongoing technical support and quality assurance on-site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Education

Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Telecoms, the Field Inspector will support our design offerings and coordinate the overhead and underground construction for utility and telecom infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Perform site visits to collect and record measurements, pictures, and field information.
• Meet customers on-site to discuss electrical and telecommunications requirements.
• Provide markups, pictures, and concepts/sketches to the engineer-of-record for designs.
• Prepare site visit reports communicating relevant design and safety information.
• Attend pre-construction meetings to coordinate construction tasks.
• Conduct progress and final inspections for safety and design conformity.
• Communicate construction issues clearly to design staff, contractors, and clients.
• Provide ongoing technical support, customer care, and quality assurance on-site.
• Inspect constructed works and providing markups, pictures, and other documentation to the engineer-of-record for completion review.
• Provide infield design support as needed/requested by the design team.
• Complete design modifications and assessments to be communicated to stakeholders, design, and approval bodies as needed.
• Provide technical expertise and feedback on design.
• Supervise and manage construction quality to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Travel to out-of-town project locations to support field operations and project site requirements.
• Provide site support and liaise with subcontractors, design team, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Assist field staff in resolving construction and design-related conflicts.
• Provide support during construction by providing design guidance and changes where necessary.
• Mentor and support junior design staff.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Have a strong technical background in electric utility and telecom construction in both underground and aerial installations.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and pride in their work.
• Demonstrate from previous experience their ability to learn and adapt to changing environments.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Previous knowledge of and experience with utility and telecom design standards.
• Previous utility construction management experience.
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.