Inspector/contract Administrator

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking experienced talent to join our established and growing Novatech team. We are looking for an individual who enjoys providing construction inspection and contract administration services to municipalities, land developers, and other clients for linear infrastructure and site works projects. If you appreciate seeing projects progress, liaising with a diverse group of clients and contractors and enjoy attention to detail, this may be an ideal fit.

We believe in continuous development of our people throughout their career at Novatech. Our multi-disciplinary teams will provide mentorship to share their diverse talents and knowledge and help you further your career and understand industry standards, trends, and successful business practices.

What You’ll Do
- Coordinate, communicate and liaise with internal project teams, as well as contractors, builders, homeowners and municipal personnel.
- Inspect construction of various linear infrastructure and site work projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality and safety standards, including sewers, watermains, stormwater management facilities, roadways, grading, sidewalks, curbs and utilities.
- Interpret requirements and details of contract drawings and specifications.
- Maintain a detailed daily diary of the contractor’s work, instructions provided, issues encountered, and change management used.
- Log as-built elevations and verify quantities, maintaining supporting documentation.
- Compile daily or weekly inspection reports for various construction sites.
- Prepare payment certificates.
- File project information electronically in appropriate folders on the shared drive.
- Assist with surveyor tasks as needed: pre-engineering surveys and construction layout, using a total station or GPS instrument.
- Office duties when required / compiling inspection reports and survey data compilation.

Skills & Experience You’ll Need
- 2+ years of field inspection experience
- High level of commitment and professionalism.
- Knowledge and understanding of local provincial and municipal construction standards and specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience working on heavy construction job sites (linear infrastructure and site works).
- Ability to work independently or as part of an inspection team, possibly in adverse conditions, for long hours during construction season, including overtime as required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Education and Accreditation Required
- Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management Technology Diploma or Equivalent Construction/Contract management experience.

Compensation/Work Arrangements
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Retirement Savings Program (RRSP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Footwear allowance
- Safety equipment
- Cell phone compensation

Novatech is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel. This approach has been adopted to foster an environment that respects people's dignity, ideas, and beliefs. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. The company will comply with all applicable legislation in pursuit of these endeavours.