Intermediate Construction Inspector – Water​/Wastewater; Linear

Position: Intermediate Construction Inspector – Water/Wastewater (Linear)

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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 contractor’s safety plan, traffic control plan, environmental plan and construction techniques are followed and adhered to;
• Review of the contractor’s 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 driver’s 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,…