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About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,300 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Field Inspector / to join our team in Duncan, BC. In this role, you will be a key player in helping us expand our services for existing and prospective clients. As a self-motivated problem solver, you excel in client-facing roles that allow you to think on the spot. 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Liaise with contractor, client, and affected stakeholders during construction operations
• Track and report contractor schedule milestones progress
• Provide reporting of work progress and issue construction memos to contractor as needed
• Identify field and design issues, facilitate corrective measures, and perform constructability reviews
• Understand the hazards and safe work procedures for each task and inspection location
• Chair regular site meetings, prepare meeting agendas and record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Provide on-site contractor inspection to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed
• Report inspection issues to the Project Manager
• Provide inspection and contract administration duties as defined by MMCD
• Lead or assist in the development of construction specifications and contract tender documents
• Provide mentorship and guidance to entry level staff and oversee material testing and surveying operations
• Author daily inspection reports
• Be forward thinking; understand the construction progress and be able to learn the specifications and requirements of the work which they will be inspecting
• Track and report site instructions, change orders and force account work; ensure necessary approvals are obtained
• Maintain inventories of bid item quantities and generate payment authorizations
• Review and respond to any requested changes or RFI's during construction that may affect cost and schedule, and recommend and issue Contemplated Change Notices (“CCN”) and Change Orders (“CO”) where appropriate and in MMCD format
• Prepare a deficiency list and schedule for completion Issue substantial and total completion, when appropriate, and Complete Warranty closeout review and documentation.

What You’ll Bring:

• Have a forward-looking approach and the ability to foresee potential issues and problems so these items can be addressed and resolved
• Willingness to commit to construction projects for the duration of the project
• Ideally 5+ years of field or construction related experience as contract administrator /inspector
• Exceptional organization and follow-up skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to interpret construction, contracts, drawings, and specifications and compare them with construction in progress, detecting faulty materials and workmanship, and suggesting appropriate remedies
• Ability to work standard 40-hour work week
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field
• Experience with municipal and land development construction projects; consulting experience an asset
• BONUS – Hold an MMCD Contract Administration Certificate
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

What’s In It for You?

We are proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada and Gold Standard for Best Managed Companies. Working with us provides unique opportunities such as building entrepreneurial skills and guiding projects of all sizes from start to finish.

A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy

• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
• Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle, in alignment with construction project commitments
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now o r visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2023), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

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Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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