Construction Inspector

CFA has openings for the upcoming construction season at various locations across the GTA and surrounding areas

• Oversee the work of the contractor on municipal infrastructure construction projects throughout GTA and surrounding areas (e.g. roads, bridges, transit & rail facilities, water mains, sewers and pumping stations/ reservoirs).
• Co-ordinate with the contractor for confirming survey, layout and construction within required tolerances
• Review the quality and type of materials delivered to sites as well as the methods and means and finished products to ensure conformance with designs and specifications
• Provide inspection of various items in accordance with the specifications
• Verifying quantities, prepare monthly progress reports for work completed by the contractor for payment and work with the client to ensure proper preparation of Payment Certificates
• Work with the Contract Administrator to prepare and issue Site Instructions, and Change Orders
• Maintain daily diaries for references and payment purposes
• Provide input on claims including quantities, basis of payment and entitlement
• Coordinate surveying and materials testing staff
• Prepare weekly construction reports

• Knowledge of requirements for acquiring professional design and construction services
• Skill in negotiating, writing and interpreting contractual terms
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Good working knowledge of PCs and computerized applications related to the work

• OACETT RCSI or RCJI designation or
• PEO E.I.T. designation