Inspector / Contract Administrator - Private

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking an Inspector / Contract Administrator with a strong working understanding of civil construction, contract administration and client relationship management skills to join the Residential Development Group.

This role involves both office and field work, including review and observation of construction projects, making decisions and ensuring the timely flow of information and decisions, to enable completion of the projects as required by the contract documents and our client’s development needs.

**Role Specifics**

The position will involve carrying out the following tasks, and includes:

- Site investigations and field inspection services for residential and site plan projects;
- Reviewing and commenting on constructability aspects of design drawings;
- Preparing tender and contract documents in support of design drawings;
- Assisting in contract negotiation and award processes;
- Understanding of municipal and provincial approvals, regulations and standards;
- Organizing and chairing project stake holder meetings;
- Conducting onsite survey and review while coordinating work with the client and contractor;
- Liaising with municipal and governing authorities as required in support of the contract;
- Preparing and issuing site inspection reports;
- Reviewing monthly contractor progress claims and issuing payment certificates;
- Reviewing, accessing and negotiating contractor change requests;
- Reviewing project as built information and assisting with letters of credit reduction; and
- Other duties as assigned.

Some evening and weekend work may be required to facilitate the inspection and administration requirements of assigned projects.

A valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle are mandatory to commute to project locations.
- Experience and confidence working in civil construction and field inspection, contract administration and client relationship management.
- Successful completion of post-secondary education in a related discipline
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Project and Outlook
- Ability to understand and interpret Contract Documents and Drawings
- Knowledge of Construction materials, building trades, means and methods of the construction process, project scheduling, and the contractual obligations of sub-contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers through the construction process
- Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations
- Strong coordination and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Determination to set and manage priorities to meet all deadlines
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
- Self-motivated and ability to work detached from base support staff

**Why Choose Burnside?**

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

- A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
- Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- RSP company matching plan
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Potential for performance-driven bonusing
- Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
- Wellbeing benefit
- Active social committees
- A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

**Company Profile - More about us**:
Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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