Construction Inspector

TYLin is a full-service, professional engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure solutions for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

Job Summary

Responsibilities & Qualifications

**Responsibilities**:

- As a Site Inspector, your role, will be to monitor and control progress of the work for municipal projects at an intermediate level.
- Assist project Contract Administrator(s) with various administrative duties as required.
- Detailed daily report and record keeping.
- Report on and provide assistance to the resolution of construction activities.
- Attend site meetings, take meeting notes, and assist in the preparation of site meeting minute reports.
- Monitor Contract quantities and assist in the preparation of Change Directives and Change Orders as needed.
- Coordinate and liaise between Clients, Contractors, and other agencies.
- Assist with responses to Contractor’s RFI’s and clarification requests.
- Evaluate contractor performance to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are achieved.
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, site issues and project quality and resolve issues as required.
- Collect as-constructed data.
- Follow all construction safety procedures and policies including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Implement and monitor inspection procedures in accordance with professional, corporate and client guidelines.
- Ability to work extended hours as the project requires.
- Complete all tasks accurately and efficiently with mínimal supervision.
- All other duties required.

Qualifications:

- Working knowledge of local, and provincial building codes, construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
- Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
- Registered or eligible for registration with P.E.O or OACETT as a C.E.T., C. Tech or P.Eng.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in a Site Inspection role is required.
- Experience with inspecting municipal servicing projects.
- Experience in performing Contract Administrative duties is considered an asset.
- MTO Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing and access to a personal vehicle.
- Strong record keeping and problem-solving abilities.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgement and decision-making ability.
- Knowledge of Canadian Contract Law including the Construction Lien Act.
- First Aid Training, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, OTM Book 7 etc., would be beneficial, however TYLIN will provide training as required.
- Survey knowledge using total station and GPS technology.
- Strong MS office
- AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge and experience considered an asset.
- Ability to work as part of a team of Site Inspectors, Contract Administrators, and Engineers in an open and sharing environment.
- Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
- Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
- High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
- Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Additional Information

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.