Field Specialist - MEP

Vacancy type:
Existing

We are currently seeking a qualified Field Specialist – MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) to join our Infrastructure team based in Toronto, ON. The Field Specialist will provide on-site expertise and support for the delivery of Ontario Line’s South Civil works, focusing on a designated project section. Reporting to the MEP Project Manager, the Lead Field Specialist represents the client on-site, overseeing contractors and daily Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction activities to ensure work is executed safely, meets quality standards, and complies with project requirements.

The Field Specialist will oversee and support contractor execution planning, work packaging, quantity verification, technical inspections, testing, and handover processes. The role includes monitoring progress, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery performance. Additionally, maintaining timely and accurate reporting, including daily, weekly, and monthly construction updates, ensures transparency and alignment across project stakeholders.

Bantrel Infrastructure, a key sub-vendor to Bechtel, has been appointed the Delivery Partner within an integrated team with the customer, Metrolinx, for the Ontario Line Subway (OLS) Project, and will work in a Delivery Partner role within an integrated team with the customer organization for a Subway Project in Toronto, Ontario. The project scope includes the design, build, operations, and maintenance of all infrastructure and rail systems associated with 15 stations and over 15km of new alignment, being performed by two major Public Private Partnership (P3) contracts, multiple advanced Early and Advanced Works (EAW) contracts, and additional DBB and PDB contracts. The

scope includes both managing the Works associated with the program and with the individual construction projects.

Join us in this full-time permanent role

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work Planning & Packaging

• Provide client-side approvals for MEP work plans and provide on-site oversight.
• Oversee daily MEP activities in assigned areas, ensuring adherence to project requirements and quality standards.
• Support the development, coordination, and management of Contractor MEP work packages.
• Interface with planning teams to define construction methods and procedures for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Participate in Plan-of-the-Day, weekly progress, and daily meetings to track MEP performance, resolve issues, and provide technical guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize schedules, and recommend enhancements to Project/Construction Management.

Quantities & Progress Tracking

• Verify on-site MEP quantities against Contractor tracking systems or other databases to ensure accuracy.
• Review and manage daily, weekly, and monthly MEP construction plans and report progress quantities.
• Ensure proper documentation of work completion to support reporting, invoicing, and handover.

Safety & Quality Control

• Champion zero-accident philosophy and enforce adherence to safety requirements for all MEP activities.
• Monitor field safety performance during mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations, ensuring compliance with site procedures.
• Conduct daily site inspections to ensure safe, organized, and compliant work areas, including housekeeping, access control, and hazard mitigation.
• Promote quality awareness, ensuring MEP personnel are trained, hazards are identified, and work meets contractual and design specifications.

Technical Oversight & Learning

• Provide technical guidance on MEP installations, inspections, and testing procedures.
• Support continuous professional development through training, learning activities, and knowledge sharing.

System Turnover Coordination

• Assist site teams with verification of MEP work completion against design requirements.
• Support the management of quality documentation, including non-conformance reports (NCRs) and as-built verification, to enable timely package closeout.
• Review and approve MEP inspection and test plans (ITPs), ensuring compliance with project…