Site Inspector

DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd. is seeking a bright Site Inspector to join our Contract Administration team, working with developers, contractors, municipalities and other consultants in the office and field to keep projects on schedule.

Hybrid location with site visits across the GTA (Toronto, Halton, Peel, York, Durham), Erin and Brantford. Candidates with AutoCAD experience and strong Excel/Word skills, and CET designation or near completion of an undergraduate civil engineering

Qualifications

• CET designation, or recent/imminent completion of an undergraduate civil engineering degree program
• Functional Word and Excel knowledge and ability
• Valid Class-G drivers license and access to a vehicle for travel to GTA sites
• Highly-motivated, organized, and able to work well independently
• Strong communication skills including the ability to convey ideas clearly in technical and non-technical contexts
• Proactive demeanor, takes initiative and enjoys analyzing and solving problems

Responsibilities

• Work in the field as the site contact with contractor, client, municipality and approval agencies
• Inspect, measure, document and provide field direction
• Coordinate field activities with DSEL project managers and with other site professionals (geotechnical, surveyors, environmental, structural, fluvial, etc)
• Prepare and submit field reports to DSEL project managers
• Organize construction meetings, including preparation of agenda and minutes
• Apply for client security reductions
• Review payment requests from the Contractor
• Prepare as-built drawings of the works completed under your inspection
• Coordinate the municipal assumption of projects
• Prepare quantity takeoffs of the engineering drawings and assist with the tender preparation for the Owners

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Organized

Education

CET designation, or nearing completion of civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

DSEL is seeking a bright and motivated individual to join our Contract Administration department as a Site Inspector, joining a skilled group of dedicated engineers and technicians that work closely with developers, contractors, municipalities, conservation authorities and other consultants in the office and field to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.

Candidates with a background in AutoCAD, strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, and who thrive in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply for this key position.

Location: Hybrid (will be required to be on sites within the (GTA - Toronto, Halton, Peel, York, Durham), Erin and Brantford.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000.00

Responsibilities:

• Work in the field as the site contact with contractor, client, municipality and approval agencies
• Inspect, measure, document and provide field direction
• Coordinate field activities with DSEL project managers and with other site professionals (geotechnical, surveyors, environmental, structural, fluvial, etc)
• Prepare and submit field reports to DSEL project managers
• Organize construction meetings, including preparation of agenda and minutes
• Apply for client security reductions
• Review payment requests from the Contractor
• Prepare as-built drawings of the works completed under your inspection
• Coordinate the municipal assumption of projects
• Prepare quantity takeoffs of the engineering drawings and assist with the tender preparation for the Owners

Qualifications:

• CET designation, or recent/imminent completion of an undergraduate civil engineering degree program
• Functional Word and Excel knowledge and ability
• Valid Class-G drivers license and ongoing access to a vehicle for travel to work sites within the GTA
• Highly-motivated, organized, and able to work well independently
• Strong communication skills including a proven ability to convey your ideas clearly in a technical and non-technical manner
• Proactive demeanor, takes initiative and enjoys analyzing and solving problems