Construction Observer

Are you someone with strong 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 thought leader a trusted advisor 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.

Your opportunity

Dillons Land Development Business Unit is looking for an Interim Construction Observer to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals for projects in Lindsay Peterborough and surrounding areas in Ontario.

You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

• Coordinate and run meetings with Municipal Representatives Clients Other Consultants and Contractors
• Review and process contractor invoices change orders monthly progress certificates and holdback releases
• Collect and manage the various testing and inspection requirements for substantial performance commencement of maintenance periods and final acceptance by municipalities and approval agencies
• Provide constructability reviews of drawings prior to tendering and construction
• Preparing both detailed and highlevel construction estimates
• Assist with the Tendering of Subdivision and Site Plan projects and finalizing various contract documents prior to construction incl. bid analysis contract award recommendations preparing final contracts for execution etc.
• Resolving construction related issues with contractor and municipal agencies.
• Provide regular project updates to senior Contract Administration staff and Project Managers

• Civil Engineering Degree College or University
• Ability to lead and manage the work of others
• Strong Team Player but able to work independently
• Strong analytical and report Writing Skills
• Strong communication Skills both Written and Verbal
• Strong knowledge of various software tools and platforms related to Contract Administration
• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle

• Minimum 5 years combined experience in inspection and contracts administration
• Full working knowledge of the municipal construction process and methods

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!

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