Senior Construction Inspector / Contract Administrator

Parsons; Victoria; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

Employer paid provincial care premiums

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCP

TFSA

RRSP

Life insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

All province holidays off

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Inspector / Contract Administrator to oversee municipal infrastructure projects in the Greater Victoria area. The role blends field inspections with contract administration for owner/client and requires in-office and on-site presence.

Applicants should have a degree or diploma in construction management or civil engineering, plus MMCD certification and EGBC/ASTTBC registration. Salary range is competitive with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• EGBC registered or ASTTBC certified (AScT/CTech) in good standing.
• MMCD Contract Administration Certification is required.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in contract administration on BC municipal infrastructure projects under MMCD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct inspections per MMCD and municipal specifications and verify conformance.
• Document construction activities, progress, issues and delays with daily diaries and photos.
• Prepare meeting agendas and issue minutes with actions and due dates.
• Identify issues, schedule impacts and risks; support RFI and Change Order processes.
• Coordinate sub-consultants and oversee Quality Assurance and non-conformances.
• Maintain field measurements and quantities for payment verification.
• Support contract administration duties including progress payments and claims.
• Supervise junior inspection staff on the project.

Skills

Construction inspection

Contract administration

Leadership

Documentation

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

EGBC/ASTTBC registration (AScT/CTech)

MMCD Contract Administration Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Construction Inspector and/or Contract Administrator with experience on municipal infrastructure projects in the Greater Victoria area of BC? Parsons is currently seeking a Senior Construction Inspector / Contract Administrator to work on municipal projects at various locations in Victoria and surrounding area. Projects include municipal infrastructure, including roads, watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, and other underground utilities, delivered using MMCD contract documents and specifications. In this combined role, the successful candidate will conduct inspections to determine contractor adherence and conformance with contract specifications and will administer municipal construction contracts on behalf of the owner/client. The role is based in our Victoria office, and requires in-office and on-site presence in the Greater Victoria area.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with applicable requirements (e.g., British Columbia MMCD contract documents and specifications, and other applicable municipal specifications, standards, and guidelines) and verify that the construction is performed in accordance with the contract documents and specifications.
• Accurately monitor and document construction activities, progress, issues, and delays to provide updates to the client/owner through detailed daily diaries and photographs.
• Prepare construction meeting agendas and record clear, concise minutes, ensuring all relevant topics, issues, actions, responsibilities, and due dates are captured and distributed.
• Proactively identify construction issues, schedule impacts, and risks to cost, quality, and safety, and elevate or recommend mitigation measures as appropriate; provide input in resolving issues through the RFI, Site Instruction and Change Order processes.
• Assist with coordination of onsite sub-consultants and quality assurance material testing; oversee the Quality Assurance program and administer non-conformances to the work.
• Maintain field measurements, quantity calculations, and other documentation as required by the construction contract; report installed quantities to verify applications for monthly payment and change order work.
• Support the administration of the construction contract on behalf of the owner/client, typically for a government agency/municipality, including progress payment and claims resolution.
• Supervise junior inspection staff working on the project.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Education and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, and/or combination of related experience.
• EGBC registered or ASTTBC certified as an AScT or CTech, and/or EGBC or ASTTBC registration/certification in good standing.
• MMCD Contract Administration Certification is required.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in contract administration on British Columbia municipal infrastructure projects delivered under MMCD contract documents and specifications, and/or in construction administration (combined experience in inspection and contract administration on municipal infrastructure projects is preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the requirements of British Columbia MMCD contract documents, specifications, standard drawings, quality assurance, material testing methods and construction administration procedures and requirements.
• Ability to prepare technical memos and reports.
• Ability to utilize computer software such as MS Word and Excel, including experience with specific software, platforms, and templates and with material payment calculation methods and document control.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

The successful candidate will have the ability to effectively balance detailed field inspection with proactive contract administration, while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment. They will demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with owners, contractors, and project teams to successfully deliver municipal infrastructure projects. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increase sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions - and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $40.24 - $74.71

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as

• health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.