Construction Inspector (Temporary)

Posted 20 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

St. John's, NL

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP has upcoming municipal infrastructure upgrade projects that are anticipated to enter construction in 2025 in various areas of Newfoundland & Labrador. Projects are in the municipalities of Bay Roberts, Carbonear, and Chapels Cove. Each project requires experience municipal construction inspectors to oversee construction activities at these locations. The projected constructed duration for each project is as follows:

Bay Roberts (2 positions) - June to October
Carbonear (2 Positions) - May to November

Why WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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A day in the life:

You'll be conducting site inspection for municipal construction projects, including storm and sanitary sewers, water distribution, and roadways identifying and advising of non-compliance.
You'll be reviewing and interpreting contract documents and contract drawings.
You'll coordinate and monitor the material testing/quality control program completed by others.
You'll keep field diaries, records of work completed, materials and equipment on site each day.
You'll monitor environmental compliance.
You'll work closely with the Contract Administrator to provide observations, records and data as required for contract administration.
You'll be tracking and summarizing quantities, and review, prepare and recommend approval of payment certificates.
You'll liaise with the design engineer and clients for approval of on-site changes.
You'll liaise with the municipality and other stakeholders.
You'll ensure compliance with WSP's project-specific Health and Safety Plan

What you'll bring to WSP:

You have 2 to 3 years' experience as a Construction Inspector on municipal infrastructure projects.
You have good communication and interpersonal skills.
You've preferably got good knowledge of the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Municipal Water, Sewer and Roads Master Construction Specifications.
You've got a valid drivers license and a clean Driver's Abstract.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.