Field Inspector - Markham, Canada - IBI Group

IBI Group

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Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description

We are a global architecture, engineering, planning, and technology firm defining the cities of tomorrow.

By connecting design and technology, we change how people experience their built environment.

We work across disciplines to create the intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, and efficient infrastructure that shapes the way people live, move, learn, and heal.

With over 3,000 employees and 60+ offices around the world, we understand what it takes to work locally and scale globally.

At IBI, we're defining the cities of tomorrow.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Field Inspector will oversea day to day site activity and provide detailed daily observations and record keeping services for the installation of all development related works.

These activities may include (but not limited to) earthworks, underground servicing, secondary road works and lot grading conformance and/or municipal engineering works including liner and vertical infrastructure.

This role requires strong public relations skills and the ability to accurately communicate project related information to clients, contractors, municipal staff, or any other project stakeholder as required.

Most of the Things You'll Work On:

Monitor and document construction site activities and discussions
Prepare detailed daily site inspection/progress reports and collect digital photo records of site activity
Interpret construction drawings and specifications and inspect to ensure compliance with the design
Advise the contractor and Team Lead immediately of any observed deviation from the approved design drawings or any safety or environmental issues
Inspection of the materials, methods, and construction processes of structures, buildings, mechanical and electrical installations, water and wastewater facilities, sewers, watermains, utilities and roads
Obtain and/or verify detailed servicing asbuilt information
Review contractor submissions such as shop drawings, RFIs, CCTV inspections
Conduct detailed erosion and sediment control inspections and preparation of reports
Advise Team Lead of any potential contractor extra work claims or potential cost/time saving observations
Review and verify contractor's payment requests and progress claims.
Attend preconstruction meetings, site progress meetings, and document, prepare and distribute records of meetings
Liaise with homeowners, municipalities, conservation authorities, contractors, and clients as required
Coordinate subconsultant inspectors and reviews, and contractor and municipal staff to carry out maintenance/assumption inspections and repairs
Conduct daytoday tasks in accordance to legislated and Companydictated Environmental, Health and Safety mandates and other Company policies

Qualifications:

You'll need to have:

Knowledgeable in construction of civil components including (but not limited to) earthworks, underground servicing, secondary road works and lot grading conformance and/or municipal engineering works including liner and vertical infrastructure
Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects
Strong work ethic, motivation, interpersonal and judgment skills
Proficiency in computer systems, software and typing necessary
Health and Safety training will be provided as required
College or University Engineering Diploma, PEO and O.A.C.E.T.T. designation an asset
Familiarity with Ontario Building Code, OPSS, OH&SA; and standards and regulations relevant to building and construction

Additional Information

We are currently in a work from home model during COVID-19, but when we do return to the office we're located on the 3rd floor of 8133 Warden Avenue, our Markham office in the Remington Corporate Centre is situated in the heart of Canada's High-Tech Capital, Downtown Markham.

This fast growing, master-planned community is immersed with public art, landscaped green space and a truly unique mix of amenities, seamlessly connected to public transit and major roadways.

The neighbourhood is evolving into York Region's premier hub of culture, education, commerce and entertainment.

The office is in close proximity to the Markham Pan Am Centre, Unionville Go Station, and York University's new Markham Centre campus opening in 2021.

As one of IBI Group's newest offices, the facility reflects the most up to date standards and design technology for an inviting and productive workspace, all to better serve clients of the region.

Our employees enjoy our small office feel and all the perks of a big office support system. You'll have direct access to management while benefitting from our enthusiastic and helpful organizational resources team. The floors are open concept and creative and represent our collaborative approach to projects. As a global architecture, engineeri