Site Inspector (Tunneling/Conveyance)

Jacobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Toronto is seeking a Site Inspector (Tunneling/Conveyance) to report to senior inspection staff and the construction manager. You will work as a field representative, performing inspections on tunneling/conveyance projects for municipal clients and coordinating with the design team, clients and contractors.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in site inspection, experience with tunneling projects is a plus, and a valid driver’s license to access sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in site inspection.
• Prior tunneling project experience is an asset.
• RCJI, RCSI, or RCCA certification is an asset.
• Municipal client project experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license and a car to drive to the sites.
• Ability to work at heights and in tunnel or confined spaces.
• Knowledge of construction practices, regulations and project controls.
• Ability to read contract drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and document construction activities; ensure conformance with drawings and specs.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports and maintain logs and photo records.
• Coordinate with engineering design team, client project manager, and contractors.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and site instructions; assist in resolving field design/construction issues.
• Represent Jacobs to clients and the public with professionalism and problem-solving focus.

Skills

Site inspection

Problem solving

Communication with clients

Attention to detail

Contract drawings reading

Heavy construction knowledge

Work at heights

Outdoor weather tolerance

Team coordination

Education

University degree or Engineering technology diploma

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a Site Inspector (Tunneling/Conveyance), based out of our Toronto office, you will report to senior inspection staff, as well as the construction manager. You’ll have the chance to work as a consultant’s representative in the field, providing construction inspection services for various tunneling /conveyance projects for various municipalities. Working with other members of the team, you’ll coordinate and communicate with all parties on a project, including engineering design team, client project manager, contract administrator and contractors.

Typical projects include heavy civil works as well as large complicated, tunneling projects.

You will ensure construction is in accordance with contract drawings and specifications; keep detailed, legible and adequate records of construction activities; prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports; keep activities tracking logs, photo records; and assist in preparation of change orders, payment certificates, schedule reviews. You will coordinate and facilitate with engineering design team to review of shop drawing; requests for information; site instructions and assist in resolving design/construction issues in the field. You will apply company’s and client’s standards for construction inspections and administration.

You are Jacobs’ face to the client and public during construction, and as such you have demonstrated strengths in respectful communication, problem solving, and a love for working with people and getting things done. You are resourceful, independent and willing to go the extra mile to gain satisfaction in implementing an excellent project.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in site inspection
• Prior experience on tunneling projects is an asset
• RCJI, RCSI, or RCCA certification is an asset
• Prior experience on rehabilitation projects is an asset
• Valid driver’s license and a car to drive to the sites
• Ability to work at heights
• Knowledge of construction practices and related regulatory and/or industry requirements and practices
• Foresight and balanced judgement in anticipating and solving problems during construction
• Ability to assert high quality implementation of our design in the field
• Experience working in the GTA is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail is a must. Knowledge of project controls and effect on time and cost
• Ability to read contract drawings and knowledge of specifications
• Knowledge of heavy construction principles, materials and equipment, means and methods
• Problem identification and resolution skills
• Understanding of administrative and project policies and procedures
• Advanced skills in construction QA/QC
• The candidate must be able, if required, to work afternoon and/or night shifts
• Ability to work in a tunnel or confined space
• Municipal client project experience is required
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and contractors
• Ability to tolerate outdoor weather conditions in summer and winter.
• A current licence in good standing with a public body within the province of Ontario, such as Professional Engineers of Ontario (P.Eng.) (preferred) or The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) is an asset
• University degree or Engineering technology diploma or demonstrated experience is an asset

Posted Salary Range Minimum

80,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

115,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $115,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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