Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Construction Inspector, COM

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an Infrastructure & Capital Projects Construction Inspector in Toronto to oversee contractor work, ensure conformance with contract plans, specs, RFIs, and approved changes. You will coordinate permits with the Project Delivery Team and prepare daily reports.

With 3+ years in heavy civil construction and a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, you will monitor progress, document quantities, and assist in testing, commissioning, and close-out activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in general heavy civil construction.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management field.
• Holding a recognized certification in area of specialty.
• Effective skills in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in relevant construction-related software.
• In-depth understanding of prevailing construction means and methods in relevant area.
• Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines.
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities.
• Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal).
• Equipped to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Contractor's work to assure it complies with contract plans and specifications, RFIs, submittals and approved changes.
• Assist with site investigations and project changes.
• Coordinate with Project Delivery Team and Contractor for permits and compliance.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and inspector photos.
• Monitor progress and document delays in daily inspection reports.
• Document installed quantities and assist with final quantity reconciliation.
• Inspect erosion and storm water control measures for compliance.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings and coordinate tests and inspections.
• Witness field/factory tests and document results.
• Assist with reviewing pay applications and coordinating contractor work to minimize impacts.
• Assist with testing, start-up, and commissioning of new systems.
• Assist in project close-out and evaluating contractor claims.
• Proactively review drawings and site conditions to identify issues and solutions.
• Assist Project Team with constructability evaluations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Construction software

Prioritization

Detail orientation

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Negotiation & influencing

Project management

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Construction Inspector, COM

Construction Management | Engineering | Project Management | Full-time

Job No. 1744 | Toronto

• (Internal Title: Construction Management II)
  • Inspect Contractor's work to assure it is in accordance with contract plans and specifications, and in accordance with RFIs, submittals and approved changes.
  • Assist with site investigations when differing and unforeseen conditions are encountered and with Project Team initiated changes.
  • Coordinate with the Project Delivery Team and Contractor to assure that required permits are obtained and in compliance.
  • Prepare daily inspection reports and daily inspector photos.
  • Monitor the progress of the work and document in the daily inspection report when, where and why progress is falling behind the approved schedule.
  • Field verify and Document installed quantities and assist with final quantity reconciliation.
  • Inspect temporary silt fencing and other erosion and storm water control measures to assure they comply with the Contractor’s storm water pollution protection plan.
  • Attend and assist with progress and coordination meetings.
  • Coordinate with testing labs, Project Team and Contractor to assure that required tests and inspections are performed.
  • Witness various field and/or factory tests and document results on furnished reports.
  • Assist with reviewing pay applications.
  • Assist with coordinating the Contractor’s work to minimize and eliminate impacts to the Project Team, public and other stakeholders.
  • Assist with testing, startup, and commissioning of new systems.
  • Assist in project close-out process.
  • Assist Project Team and Engineer with evaluating Contractor claims.
  • Proactively review the contract drawings, specifications, site conditions and contractor’s work progress to identify potential problems and assist the Project Team with developing solutions to minimize or eliminate project impacts.
  • Assist Project Team with evaluating constructability issues.
  • Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.
• Working Conditions
  • Office-based and on-site

• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in general heavy civil construction.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management field
• Licenses OR Certifications:
  • Holding a recognized certification in area of specialty
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Effective skills in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in relevant construction-related software
  • In-depth understanding of prevailing construction means and methods in relevant area
  • Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines
  • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
  • Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
  • Equipped to work independently and as part of a team

Toronto

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