Municipal Construction Inspector

McElhanney; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Municipal Construction Inspector to join their dynamic team in the Lower Mainland. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse municipal construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance while enjoying the outdoors. Ideal for adaptable individuals, this position emphasizes client management, technical growth, and work-life balance. With flexible hours and a supportive culture, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure. Join a firm that values your professional development and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Maternity leave top-up

Extended health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Employee and Family assistance program

Continuous support for professional development

Performance bonus plan

Potential share ownership

Qualifications

• Experience as assistant supervisor or inspector is an asset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site contractor inspection for municipal projects.
• Monitor quality and progress of work and prepare daily reports.
• Identify field issues and facilitate corrective measures.

Skills

Field or construction-related experience

Ability to interpret contracts and specifications

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional organization and follow-up skills

Flexibility in work schedule

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant field

Job description

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The Opportunity

McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Inspector to join our team in the Lower Mainland. In this role, you will be a key player within the Municipal Division helping us expand our construction services for existing and prospective clients throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. As a self-motivated problem solver, you excel in client-facing roles that allow you to think on the spot while working on municipal construction projects ranging from roadworks, cycling and pedestrian improvements, bridges, and utilities. You have been seeking an opportunity to grow and develop your technical, leadership, and client management skills without forgoing your love for being outdoors. This role is ideal for an adaptable individual who enjoys diverse challenges and thrives in team environments while maintaining work-life balance within the construction industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide on-site contractor inspection for municipal roadwork and utility projects including monitoring the quality and progress of the work being performed and preparing daily inspection reports.
• Maintain inventories of bid item quantities and assist with payment authorizations.
• Identify field and design issues, facilitate corrective measures, and perform constructability reviews.
• Ensure the team is motivated and on track, project deadlines are met within budget, and quality of work meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Be forward-thinking; understand the construction process and be able to learn the specifications and requirements of the work which they will be inspecting.
• Understand the hazards and safe work procedures for each task and inspection location.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous field or construction-related experience as assistant supervisor/inspector would be an asset.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• Ability to be flexible in work schedule, especially during the busy inspection season.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, and specifications and compare them with construction in progress, detecting faulty materials and workmanship, and suggesting appropriate remedies.
• Exceptional organization and follow-up skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

What’s In It For You?

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

What Can We Offer You?

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle, in alignment with construction project commitments.
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave.
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
• A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth.
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership.