Construction Inspector Jobs

HALIFAX | DARTMOUTH

WSP is seeking a skilled and experienced Construction Inspector to join our Municipal Engineering team, based out of our Halifax office. Reporting to the Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with the design, standards and specifications.

Why WSP?

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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Responsabilities

• Review and understand construction plans, drawings, standards, codes, and specifications.
• Ensure approved construction materials are used and acquired from approved sources and a record is kept of such materials.
• Ensure contractor adheres to all contract requirements, as per Contract Administrator’s direction, e.g. legal, environmental, construction standards, etc.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure inspection tasks are completed and recorded in a prompt and accurate manner. Maintain detailed daily diaries of contractor’s work, progress and other observations.
• Conduct as-built surveys and ensure that work is being carried out as designed and in compliance with the design, standards and specifications.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Recognize when extra work needs to be done and report to the project’s Contract Administrator.
• Travel to, work on and walk long distances across varying terrains on contract sites throughout Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in surveying, engineering, construction management, or a related field, from an accredited college, OR 5+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure construction. Other construction trades experience may be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and standards.
• Experience in inspecting and surveying civil infrastructure construction scopes such as water, storm and sanitary systems, roads and highways, building sites, etc.
• Experience with construction surveying, surveying equipment and software, including total stations, GPS, and AutoCAD would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills are required (e.g. use email, navigate folders, download photos, upload survey data, ability to use or learn to use AutoCAD, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and materials.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule inspection work.
• Driving is an essential duty of this position. The successful candidate must have a valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation. Proof of a valid driver's licence will be required upon being hired.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We value our people and our reputation
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP/A49. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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