Construction Inspector (Transportation)

This position is responsible for the inspection of workmanship, materials and construction procedures on capital construction projects/construction on Regional Roads to ensure all specifications are met. Comment and act upon potential issues arising from contract drawings, specifications and/or field conditions. Maintain a relationship and liaise with the public, contractors, utility companies and local area Municipalities and acts on their concerns.

• Completion of a 2-year community college program, with a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, plus

• Additional courses in construction inspection, concrete, asphalt, and soils.

• Must meet one of the following two criteria:
  • Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Certified Engineering Technician (C. Tech.) with five (5) years of experience in construction technology, construction inspection and/or other similar experience; or,

  • Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with 3 to 5 years of experience in construction technology, construction inspection and/or other similar experience.

• Must possess a working knowledge of road, water main, sewer and bridge structure construction.

• Ability to visualize the proposed works and plan for the successful execution of such works.

• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work with multiple other agencies (contractors, consultants, etc.)

• Experience with testing and testing procedures for construction materials.

• Experience with contract specifications, Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document or equivalent and Ontario Provincial Specifications.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Autodesk (AutoCAD) applications.

• Must be efficient in interpreting construction drawings.

• Must possess a working knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act.

• Must possess Mathematical and analytical skills.

• Ability to communicate responsibly and effectively with residents and stakeholders.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must possess a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Must possess additional training in WHMIS and construction and inspecting.

• Must possess knowledge of surveying techniques and the total station.

Planning:

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to multi task and prioritize work.

• Ability to coordinate the work of sub-contractors and materials testing firms.

• Organized and able to follow through on direction.

• Able to foresee conflicts with workload and recommend solutions.

Communication:

• Strong ability to comprehend potential site related issues and provide feedback on potential conflicts.

• Strong ability to communicate in a positive and concise manner with residents and stakeholders.

• Communicates frequently with contractors, representatives from professional agencies, governments, utilities and emergency services. Strong ability to act with tact and diplomacy in all situations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to maintain accurate and complete diaries and details of field work activities and produce reports based on the recorded information.

• Able to maintain good lines of communication between the project team and hired contractors.

• Strong ability to provide site related information to the project team for the purpose of reporting.

Interpersonal:

• Strong ability to be a team player.

• Requires the ability to act in a professional manner when dealing with owners, stakeholders and third party contractors.

• Must have the ability to guide technicians and Co-op students.

• Must be a self-starter and have the motivation to keep up on professional development.

• Strong ability to keep up to date with current industry trends.

Problem Solving:

• Anticipates construction related issues and brings issues forward to the project team.

• Requires the ability to make field decisions within specified scope with little supervision.

• Must have a strong ability to communicate issues of urgent nature or large scale back to the project team.

• Must have the ability to recognize process related issues and report such issues back to the project team.

• Must have a strong ability to deal with resident and stakeholder issues and arrive at solutions that mitigate the Region’s liability.

• Ability to recognize issues in the field that deviate from standards and specifications and recommend corrective measures.

• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted specified license for the class of the vehicle operated.

• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.

• Frequent exposure to traffic, noise, exhaust fumes, dust, and inclement weather.

• Must have a certificate in Confined Space.

• Attend training as directed by the employer.