Construction Observer
About the role
Inspection of municipal infrastructure works, including elevation and grade checks to ensure conformance with approved drawings, quantity measurement of works constructed to date as they relate to construction documents, review and preparation of construction progress certificates for payment, coordination of various sub-consultants and municipal authorities for inspection services, reporting overall project status to department manager, preparation of as-constructed documentation for record purposes, and negotiation with contractors, clients and approval authorities as it relates to site decisions.
Qualifications
- Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist or Professional Engineer preferred
- Minimum of 4 years site inspection experience in urban land and municipal infrastructure projects
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Ability to prepare concisely written documents
- Experience in Word, Excel and relevant computer software
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Hold a valid G license and have full access to a vehicle
- Require own safety boots (other safety equipment will be provided by UEM as required)
Pay
Contract position: Hourly rate commensurate with experience; 4% vacation pay paid in lieu of vacation time; not eligible for UEM health and benefit plan.
Full-time UEM Staff position: 6-month probationary period; starting minimum 2 weeks vacation per year (depending on experience), increasing as per UEM policy; hourly rate depending on experience; eligible for health benefits after 3-month waiting period; UEM pays for one professional license and one relevant professional association.