Construction Inspector, Water Jobs

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting and engineering firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. TYLin is part of Dar Group, one of the world’s leading architecture, engineering, project management and energy consultancy groups.

Job Summary

Our Vaughan office is seeking a Site Inspector to join our team. As a member of our Construction Management Group, you will be involved in Site Inspection of municipal infrastructure construction contracts on behalf of our clients in the Toronto area. This position will report to the Construction Management – Toronto Team Lead and will require a minimum of 7 -10 years of experience in a Site Inspection roles. The candidate will be responsible for but not limited to assisting with documenting construction processes, and assisting with contract administration, involving the preparation of request for information reviews and responses, drafting of field instructions, reviewing contemplated charge orders, and request for quotations, drafting of change orders, preparing and drafting of payment certificates, and project filing. Many of the days will be spent on site monitoring the various projects.

The candidate will have strong knowledge and the ability to interpret the contract drawings with a good eye for detail.

The candidate will verify the quality and compatibility of construction materials equipment and installations with the project specifications.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Ddetailed daily reports and record keeping.
• Implement and monitor inspection procedures in accordance with professional, corporate and client guidelines.
• Assist project Contract Administrator(s) with various administrative duties as required.
• Collect as-constructed data.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, site issues and project quality and resolve issues as required.
• Management of responses to Contractor’s RFI’s and clarification requests.
• All other duties as required.
• Complete all tasks accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate and liaise between Clients, Contractors, and other agencies.
• Follow all construction safety procedures and policies including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to work extended hours as the project requires.
• Report on and provide assistance to the resolution of construction activities.
• Attend site meetings, take meeting notes, and assist in the preparation of site meeting minute reports.
• Monitor Contract quantities and assist in the preparation of Change Directives and Change Orders as needed.
• As a Site Inspector, your role, will be to monitor and control progress of the work for municipal projects at an intermediate level.
• Mentor junior team members on the various facets of site inspection.
• Evaluate contractor performance to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are achieved.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
• Experience with working on City of Toronto projects, particularly with SWM/Drainage Channel construction inspection experience
• Working knowledge of local, and provincial building codes, construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• First Aid Training, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, OTM Book 7 etc., would be beneficial, however TYLIN will provide training as required.
• Survey knowledge using total station and GPS technology.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Ability to work as part of a team of Site Inspectors, Contract Administrators, and Engineers in an open and sharing environment.
• Registered or eligible for registration with P.E.O or OACETT as a C.E.T., C. Tech or P.Eng.
• Knowledge of Canadian Contract Law including the Construction Lien Act.
• A minimum of 7 years of proven experience in a Site Inspection role is required.
• Strong MS office
• Strong record keeping and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound judgement and decision-making ability.
• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• MTO Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing and access to a personal vehicle.

Additional Information

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.