Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector job vacancy to be based Vancouver and Lower Mainland area. To work for a growing construction engineering consultancy team specialising in highways, bridges and civil infrastructure. An exciting in house permanent role based in the Vancouver and Lower Mainland area on an ongoing basis.

Project Details

An exciting Construction Inspector job based in the Vancouver area to work on both live projects and to assist with constructability assessments for future projects in the planning stages.

Your initial project, to run for around 3 years, is to be the Construction Inspector / Field Supervisor on a major highway project that is starting construction in the Lower Mainland, less than an hour from downtown Vancouver. You will be site based and will visit head office in downtown Vancouver as required.

This Construction Inspector job is a full time, permanent position with all the benefits of being permanently based in Vancouver and of being part of a premium engineering and project management team. 

Job scope will be to both develop and deliver on site civil engineering infrastructure projects in the Vancouver region.

Responsibilities and Duties

As Construction Inspector your job duties will comprise: 

• Contract administration and to undertake on-site construction supervision and inspections
• Prepare daily inspection reports, prepare and approve monthly progress payments and undertake other associated Contract Administration tasks
• Monitor and report on the quality, quantity and progress of construction activities
• Demonstrate your familiarity with construction specifications, requirements and progress reporting in your daily work
• Review materials testing results and outcomes as required and communicate key information to Project Managers, Contractors and others related to the project
• Review contractor’s submissions and provide recommendations for their further handling
• Attend on site progress meetings with clients, contractors and their sub-contractors
• Able to understand the hazards and safe work procedures for each task
• Report inspection issues to senior supervisor for action
• Understand and fulfil responsibilities relating to the company Quality Management System, ISO 9001 and of course all client quality, safety, and environmental management systems

Desired Skills and Experience

Suitable Construction Inspector / Field Supervisor candidates will have gained at least 3+ years of highways, roads & bridge experience on site. 

Experience of working on British Columbia Ministry of Transportation or other Provincial government projects is highly desirable.

• Highways/roads/bridges experience is essential
• Experience gained can be with either a consultant or a General Contractor
• Experience of preparing daily inspection reports, & monthly resource planning
• Experience of having monitored and reported on the quality, quantity and progress of construction activities
• Able to demonstrate a familiarity with construction specifications, requirements and progress reporting
• Have experience of reviewing materials testing results and outcomes
• Have experience attending site progress meetings with clients, contractors and their sub-contractors
• Able to understand the hazards and safe work procedures for each task
• Experienced in the understanding and fulfilling of responsibilities relating to the company Quality Management System, ISO 9001 and of course all client quality, safety, and environmental management systems

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Site based experience and some experience of assessing and improving constructability of projects is more important than a specific qualification.
• A Construction Management or Engineering qualification would be advantageous.
• A clean driving record is essential as is the ability to comply with client D&A testing requirements

Employing Company Overview and Profile

If successful in your application for this Construction Inspector job, your new employer will be  a highly regarded project delivery, engineering, risk management and project management consultancy based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

With a focus on civil engineering infrastructure projects, they have built an excellent reputation in Vancouver and across British Columbia. 

They have a forward order book of confirmed work on a range of infrastructure, transportation, civil engineering, and rail projects in the Vancouver and British Columbia region. 

With an enviable reputation for successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects to tight timelines and budgets, they are a fantastic employer to build your career with.

A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous basic salary of cCAD$100,000 to $120,000 (dependant on experience)
• Overtime will be paid in addition as required
• Annual Bonus
• 4 weeks’ vacation in addition to statutory holidays + 2 extra days
• Full healthcare package