Construction Inspector

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

This position is intended for an experienced municipal construction professional capable of independently performing construction inspection services for municipal infrastructure and land development projects. The successful candidate will represent Arcadis in the field working collaboratively with contractors clients municipalities developers and project teams to ensure construction is completed in accordance with approved drawings specifications municipal standards and industry best practices.

Role accountabilities:

POSITION DUTIES

• Perform construction inspection services for municipal servicing grading stormwater management roadworks and land development projects.
• Monitor construction activities to confirm compliance with contract drawings specifications municipal standards OPSS requirements and approved permits.
• Act as Arcadis on-site representative during construction activities.
• Coordinate with contractors developers municipal inspectors utility agencies testing laboratories and project team members.
• Attend and participate in site meetings as required.
• Document construction progress deficiencies corrective actions and field decisions.
• Observe testing activities and verify completion of required quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor site safety practices and report safety concerns to appropriate parties.
• Assist project managers and engineers with construction administration activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect and documents installation of:

• Watermains
• Sanitary sewers
• Storm sewers
• Stormwater management facilities
• Roadworks
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Site grading works
• Erosion and sediment control measures
• Utility coordination works
• Prepare daily site inspection reports field diaries photo documentation and quantity tracking records.
• Review contractor progress and advise project management staff of potential issues affecting schedule budget quality or constructability.
• Monitor field changes and communicate discrepancies between design drawings and site conditions.
• Verify construction materials and workmanship meet project requirements and municipal standards.
• Track deficiencies and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Support substantial performance reviews assumptions inspections and project closeout activities.
• Maintain professional working relationships with contractors municipal staff developers utility companies and clients.
• Provide clear and timely communication regarding construction progress and emerging issues.

Qualifications & Experience:

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Construction Inspection

• Municipal servicing construction
• Site grading and earthworks
• Road construction
• Stormwater management facilities
• Watermain construction
• Sanitary sewer construction
• Storm sewer construction
• Erosion and sediment control implementation

Construction Documentation

• Daily inspection reports
• Field diaries
• Quantity tracking
• Photo documentation
• Deficiency reporting
• As-built reviews

Municipal Standards

• Working knowledge of Ontario municipal specifications and standards
• Familiarity with OPSS and OPSD standards
• Understanding of contract drawings specifications and servicing plans

MUST-HAVE

• Minimum 10 years of experience in municipal infrastructure land development or construction inspection.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting municipal servicing and grading works.
• Strong understanding of watermain sanitary sewer storm sewer roadworks and stormwater management construction.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and contract documents.
• Valid Ontario Drivers Licence.
• Reliable personal vehicle available for travel to project sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in active construction environments.

COMPENSATION & EXPENSES

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and project requirements.
• Mileage reimbursed in accordance with Arcadis corporate policies.
• Personal vehicle required.
• Personal PPE required including CSA-approved safety boots hard hat high-visibility vest and other standard construction safety equipment.
• Position is part-time as-needed and project-driven with no guarantee of minimum hours or ongoing work.

SOFT SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Professional dependable and self-motivated.
• Strong observational and documentation skills.
• Comfortable communicating with contractors clients municipal staff and consultants.
• Exercises sound judgment and professionalism in the field.
• Identifies issues early and communicates them effectively.
• Represents Arcadis professionally on construction sites.
• Able to manage multiple active sites and changing priorities.
• Takes ownership of field observations and reporting.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.