Construction Inspector - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Overview:Are you someone with strong technical capabilities Do you enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment Are you a problem solver and have excellent organization and communication skillsYour opportunityDillon’s Waste Management technical group is looking for a Construction Inspector in the City of Iqaluit for a 14 week position beginning in July this year with the possibility of 20 weeks in 2023 and a possible extension into 2024. Travel and accommodation costs will be provided and per diem rates will be discussed with those individuals selected for interviews. Work hours will be dependent on the Contractor’s schedule. Overtime will be in accordance with the Nunavut Labour Standards Compliance Office. This position is available in any one of Dillon’s offices across Canada. Training will be provided (and is required) prior to the start of the project.You will have the opportunity to work on a new and exciting project while providing the Client with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.The project involves the construction of two new facilities under two separate contracts to manage the City of Iqaluit’s municipal solid waste; a transfer station where waste materials will be baled and a landfill complete with an engineered liner and leachate collection system. These two facilities will be the first of their kind in the Canadian arctic. It is anticipated that construction activity in 2022 will focus on site preparation and earthworks.Responsibilities:Construction Observation (100%)This position is to observe and document that the interests of the City of Iqaluit are being protected and that he designs is being constructed in accordance with project drawings and specifications during the execution of the construction contract. Responsibilities include:

• Observe that the works are constructed in a manner which meets the requirements of the design drawings and specifications
• Liaise with the Client with respect to progress
• Monitor the testing activity to see that testing is being carried out at the prescribed frequency and that the results are acceptable
• Review contractor submissions during construction
• Provide oversight of quality control and quality assurance activities
• Witness acceptance testing, compliance testing and material testing
• Take construction site photographs of the work to record conditions and progress
• Prepare change orders and required documentation
• Review and advise on payment requests, or claims, from the Contractor
• Review Contractor progress claims on a monthly basis
• Conduct a substantial completion review of the work with Contractor staff
• Prepare a list of deficiencies discovered during substantial completion review and expediting the correction of deficiencies

Qualifications:

• A diploma in a related discipline of Engineering Technology
• Minimum five years related work experience

Experience:

• Experience as a resident inspector on provincial highway infrastructure projects or large private or municipal earthwork infrastructure projects
• Experience working with construction teams
• Knowledge of industry standard contracts and specifications
• Working knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial standards and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of typical environmental requirements applicable to construction projects
• Experience working in northern remote communities and/or construction observation experience is considered an asset

Why choose DillonDillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

About DillonDillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 16 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business.We encourage you to connect with us at accommodation@dillon.ca if you require accommodation in the interview process.We would love to hear from you!Quick Apply

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