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Intermediate​/Senior Construction Observer

Job in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Dillon Consulting
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Structural Engineer
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Environmental Engineer, Structural Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

Construction Observation and Project Coordination

  • Provide on-site construction observation of municipal and development infrastructure projects, confirming that construction works meet the requirements of contract drawings and specifications.
  • Coordinate, monitor and witness required testing activities to ensure that testing is being carried out at the prescribed frequency and that the results meet requirements/standards.
  • Coordinate daily records of conditions, site activities, field measurements, and work progress.
  • Perform construction administration services and coordination including preparing, reviewing, and tracking schedule, day-to-day liaison with contractors and consultants, attending job meetings, preparation of progress payments, meeting minutes, record keeping and reporting.
  • Review construction documentation including submittal and shop drawing reviews.
  • Ensure construction compliance to the contractual drawings and specifications.
  • Provide general construction observation during construction on all construction labor and subcontracted tasks to ensure professional workmanship meet the contractual requirements.
  • Record and track as-built markups.
  • Learning & Development

  • Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
  • Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
  • Qualifications

    What you will need to succeed

  • A diploma in a related discipline of Civil Engineering Technology would be an asset.
  • 5-10 years' related work experience.
  • Ability to interpret contract drawings for municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to operate survey rod and level is an asset.
  • Ability to recognize potential technical issue with designs during construction and take appropriate actions in coordination with the Project Manager.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Comfortable with providing direction to the contractor onsite as needed through Project Manager, as required.
  • Able to keep organized notes related to daily site activities, contractor equipment used, quantities and document with photos.
  • Valid Canadian drivers' license.
  • Experience

  • Experience as a construction observer on large municipal infrastructure projects or land development projects is considered and asset.
  • Working knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial standards and regulatory requirements.
  • In depth knowledge of contract administration services and requirements.
  • Expert knowledge of municipal servicing standards and environmental approvals requirements.
  • Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are essential.
  • Why choose Dillon

    Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

    We live our core values
    :

  • Reliability: words that result in actions build trust;
  • Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
  • Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
  • Creativity: discover new possibilities;
  • Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
  • Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences
  • In addition, we offer:

  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
  • A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
  • Flexible work hours
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work…
  • Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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