Construction Observer

Are you someone with developing leadership and technical capabilities Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders Are you a trusted partner and a problem solver If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen you will thrive in our fastpaced and agile environment.

Dillons Linear Municipal Infrastructure discipline is looking for an Interim Construction Observer for a project in Sydney NS. This position will support a construction project located within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and you will be a key part of our multidisciplinary group serving our public sector.

• Onsite construction observation of infrastructure projects ensuring that projects meet the requirements of contract drawings and specifications

• Coordination monitoring and witnessing of required testing activities to ensure that testing is being carried out at the prescribed frequency and that the results are acceptable

• Management of daily records of site conditions activities quantities and progress of work

• Leading or supporting of contract administration as required including the preparation of progress payment certificates and meeting minutes

• A degree in Civil Engineering or diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

• Eligible for registration as an EngineerinTraining or Certified Engineering TechnologistinTraining

• A minimum of 5 years related work experience

• Working knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial standards and regulatory requirements

• Familiarity with contract administration services and requirements

• Basic knowledge of municipal servicing standards and environmental approvals requirements

Why choose Dillon

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 its hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work but a community where everyone can thrive.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian employeeowned professional consulting firm specializing in planning engineering environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed collaborative and inventive solutions to complex multifaceted projects. With over 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 Canadas Best Managed Companies for the past 18 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 contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process.

We would love to hear from you!