Construction Inspector - Dartmouth, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality

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Dartmouth, Canada

3 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting

The Construction Inspector is responsible for the daily co-ordination and direction of all contract administration and inspection services operations within their designated area of Construction Services, to ensure projects are implemented and completed on schedule, within budget, and meets the quality control objectives of the design and specifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates and participates in the daily quality and quantity control inspection operations of municipal services construction works assigned within area of operation;
Provides mentoring, general guidance and advice to summer students within area of operations, establishing a project team approach to the implementation and management of assigned capital projects;
Assists with the scoping of works to be tendered and reviews estimated quantities of pay items for tendering;
Acts as a resource person and liaises with relevant HRM staff and provides information to the general public on construction issues;
Prepares and recommends for approval Capital Works progress claims to be forwarded to the Sr. Construction Inspector and Construction Supervisor for approval for payment;
Ensures the timely follow up on all deficiencies associated with completed capital works;
Prepares construction and maintenance deficiency inspection list and follows up to ensure corrective actions are taken;
Makes video of site preconstruction conditions and delivers advisory notice to residents within project limits;
Monitors site safety, e.g. temporary workplace signage traffic control, excavation and trench safety, confined spaces, WHMIS, first aid, etc.;
Prepares asbuilt information for the preparation of asbuilt drawings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized institution;
A minimum of 5 years of field construction experience in the areas of asphalt, concrete, roadways and other municipal infrastructure;
A minimum of one years' previous experience within a municipal engineering environment.
Must have and maintain a valid N.S. driver's license, own and be willing to use a vehicle during working hours with reimbursement in accordance with the HRM mileage policy.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge:

Possess sound working knowledge of general municipal engineering construction practices and procedures;
Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and conduct field survey layout work;
Proficient in daily recording of construction activities in clear and concise manner;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook;
General understanding of HRM's organizational structure and the specific working relationship between construction, design and other business units;
Knowledge of Federal/Provincial regulations and guidelines affecting municipal construction activities

COMPETENCIES:
Customer Service, Communication, Teamwork and Cooperation, Analytical Thinking, Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS:
Permanent - full time

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required.

SALARY:
NSGEU Level 8 $37.36 per hour as per NSGEU Local 222 Collective Agreement,

WORK LOCATION: 21 Mount Hope, Eric Spicer Building, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

CLOSING DATE:
Applications will be received up to
11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023.

Please note:
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation.

Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

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