Supervisor, Contract Inspections

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**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20150

Supervisor, Contract Inspections
Public Works
Engineering Services
100 King St W

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 1041 Supv

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: 5
- SALARY/HOUR: $45.933 - $51.037 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Full Time Temporary
- Note: This position is for up to 24 months due to a backfill

Job Description ID #: 6058

As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Construction Management. The Supervisor of Contract Inspections will provide leadership to subordinate staff, in a multi-functional workforce engaged in delivery and direction of services to the public and internal clients. The incumbent will plan, co-ordinate, schedule and supervise the performance of Contract Inspectors in accordance with applicable legislative and policy requirements. Core job function is supervision of staff (which involves recruitment, training, deployment and performance management).

Accountable for ensuring that construction inspection activities are delivered in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines through the effective and efficient use of staff resources. Using a “best practices” approach, develop and deliver quality services in a timely and cost effective manner. Instil a customer service focus with subordinate staff.

Responsible for the construction inspection of construction projects through the direction of in-house staff and consultants.

Evaluate staff performance against internal and external benchmarks.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

You will assume responsibility for project construction inspection of Construction projects.

The Supervisor of Contract Inspections is accountable to the Senior Project Manager, Construction Management to ensure that inspection of construction projects is delivered to ensure balanced service / price /quality are in compliance with legislation and in accordance with City and Provincial standards with mínimal disruption to the public in an effective, efficient manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.

Determine the requirements of users by planning, organizing, motivating and directing inspection staff to identify priorities to achieve major production output.

Plan, schedule and co-ordinate inspection services, constantly evaluating and prioritizing operations to provide safe conditions.

Responsible for co-ordination of inspection activities on construction projects.

Administer, co-ordinate and direct the ongoing activities of inspection staff in accordance with corporate policy, and all applicable regulations and standards.

Assign work and supervise staff to maximize utilization of human resources.

Direct and supervise hired inspectors and staff to provide effective project implementation and cost control.

Read and interpret drawings, specifications and standards to achieve desirable productivity and quality controls for construction and maintenance services such as:

- City of Hamilton Parks By-laws
- Municipal Act / Drainage Act
- Traffic Control Plans
- Landscape Design Plans and Mechanical Drawings
- Assessment Plans
- Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications and Drawings
- Cemetery Act
- Zoning and Land Use Maps, GIS
- Ontario Electrical Industry Standards
- Landscape Design Plans and Mechanical Drawings
- Road Construction Drawings
- Land Surveys

Conduct or participate in attendance management interviews, performance improvements, performance evaluations, investigations, grievances and discipline as assigned.

Monitor and ensure safe work practices in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

Assist in the maintenance of records related to training and mentoring programs.

Conduct and / or participate in staff recruitment and orientation as assigned.

Ensure that all construction inspection personnel receive adequate and appropriate safety and technical training to make su