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Join to apply for the Intermediate Construction Inspector Water/Wastewater (Linear) role at R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited Continue with Google Continue with Google 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Intermediate Construction Inspector Water/Wastewater (Linear) role at R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking two Intermediate Construction Inspectors to join our Field Services team. Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years of demonstrated inspection experience of watermain and sewer construction. This role requires an individual with a thorough understanding of trenching safety, traffic control, watermain and sewer construction, and road restoration. Experience with trenchless technologies would be an asset. Burnside has a strong culture, and the ability to work closely with our Clients team and the Contractors teams is critical to us. Empathy for those who are impacted by our projects is vital, as is a willingness to mitigate those impacts. We are looking for an individual who can work as part of a project team, but whose role also involves working independently on project sites. The ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior inspection personnel would be an asset. Our ideal candidate must be flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities/assignments; must be meticulous in record keeping; be diligent and punctual; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position will be primarily field based, with the flexibility to work out of our Hamilton or Mississauga office as needed, depending on project requirements and personal preference. Role Specifics Reporting to a senior manager, the individual is responsible for daily on-site review of assigned project to determine whether the project is progressing in General Conformance with the drawings and specifications. This individual will be required to liaise between the owner, contractor and all other project stake holders including affected members of the public. The position will involve carrying out the following typical tasks: Conducting onsite construction review of water and wastewater construction to ensure conformance with the contract drawings and specifications; Preparing and issuing site inspection reports; Ensuring that the contractors safety plan, traffic control plan, environmental plan and construction techniques are followed and adhered to; Review of the contractors construction schedule to monitor and track actual progress against the baseline work plan; Preparing, coordinating, and issuing project records and as-built information; Coordinating as required with the client and contractor; Coordination of specialist inspection agencies (geotechnical testing, disinfection, video inspection, welding, etc.) Liaising with municipal and governing authorities as required in support of the contract; Reviewing monthly contractor progress payment draws/proper invoices and assisting with payment verification/certification; Reviewing/assessing contractor change requests and claims, and assisting with negotiations if/as required; Attendance at construction progress meetings and preparation of meeting minutes; Assisting with various contract administration duties in conjunction with the Contract Administrator; Reviewing and commenting on constructability aspects of design drawings; Assisting with preparation of tender and contract documents; Other duties as assigned or required. Some evening and weekend work may be required to facilitate the inspection requirements of assigned projects. A valid drivers license and regular access to a vehicle are mandatory to commute to project locations. Qualified Candidates Should Have A minimum of 7 years of sewer and watermain construction and client relationship management experience A diploma or education in a related discipline Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook Ability to understand and interpret Contract Documents and Drawings Knowledge of Construction materials, trades, means and methods of the construction process, project scheduling, and the contractual obligations of sub-contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers through the construction process A solid understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety act and Construction Regulations Strong coordination and organizational skills High attention to detail and accuracy Determination to set and manage priorities to meet all deadlines Strong written and verbal communications skills Self-motivated and ability to work detached from base support staff Why Choose Burnside? Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance. We Offer A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities A competitive compensation and benefits package RSP company matching plan Career growth and professional development opportunities Potential for performance-driven bonusing Wellbeing benefit Active social committees A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department. Company Profile More About Us Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement. We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba. Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Civil Engineering Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Construction Inspector roles. 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