Intermediate Inspector​/Contract Administrator, Bridges & Culverts

Company Overview

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is seeking an Intermediate Inspector/Contract Administrator to join our Bridges & Culverts Group. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in civil construction, contract administration, and client relationship management. Applicants who are interested in working out of our Guelph, Orangeville or Collingwood offices are encouraged to apply.

As a key member of our Bridges & Culverts team, you will work on a variety of municipal projects, including structure rehabilitations, bridge and culvert replacements, retaining wall construction and municipal roadway and infrastructure reconstruction projects. You will play an integral role in project coordination and monitoring, ensuring the projects progress in accordance with contract requirements.

You’ll be part of a collaborative civil engineering team supporting the design and construction of municipal bridge and culvert infrastructure projects. This role blends technical design, contract administration, and field involvement.

• Review and comment on constructability of design drawings and contract documents
• Prepare tender packages, technical specifications, special provisions, and forms of tender
• Provide contract administration services, including chairing construction meetings, reviewing progress claims, change requests, and issuing payment certificates
• Review, assess, and negotiate contractor change requests
• Conduct site inspections (periodic and full‑time), prepare inspection reports, and ensure construction conforms to design drawings and specifications
• Undertake preliminary and detailed design for bridge and culvert rehabilitation and replacement projects
• Liaise/coordinate with other disciplines/departments in preparation of reports, design packages, and proposals for multi‑disciplinary projects
• Prepare technical memoranda, quantity take‑offs, and cost estimates
• Respond to public enquiries and liaise with municipal and agency staff
• Coordinate with contractors and internal multi‑disciplinary teams
• Review as‑built documentation and provide project close‑out support
• Work independently and collaboratively while engaging in professional development and industry events

• A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 3–7 years of experience in civil construction, including inspection, contract administration, and client interaction
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contract documents, and design drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian codes, construction materials, and occupational health and safety requirements
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required

• Experience with bridge and culvert rehabilitation and replacement infrastructure projects
• Experience working on multi‑disciplinary municipal infrastructure projects
• Strong problem‑solving skills and confidence working independently on remote project sites

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Final compensation offered will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Position Type: New Position

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5‑decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with staff and externally with 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 we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core…