Site Inspector

GFT.•Mississauga, ON

4d•$35•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Site Inspector to join their Transportation Team. This position will be based in Mississauga and Timmons, ON. This role is hourly, on-call. GFT is an AEC firm focused on innovation in transportation, water, power, and buildings. They offer comprehensive construction and program management services, emphasizing excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Their construction management services aim to transform communities and enhance lives by overseeing every construction phase to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation construction inspection in the Toronto, ON/GTA area.
OACETT Designation (C.E.T, C.Tech, A.Sc.T).

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle in good working order.
Demonstrated experience on construction sites including project examples, with a focus on municipal infrastructure projects – roadways and bridges.
Experience in all aspects of inspections and strong understanding of health and safety codes and regulations.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to construction sites to observe and document contractor’s work conforms to contract requirements.
Maintaining project files/documentation.
Compiling and calculating quantities of work performed to be used in calculating monthly contractor payments.
Interacting with clients on a regular basis.
Checking the contractor’s line and grade as work progresses and documenting these checks in the diary.
Carrying out site inspections to verify that the construction works and installation of equipment are in accordance with the contract document.
Serving as the field point of contact for the client and all project stakeholders.
Conducting reviews and verifications of construction schedules, including baseline and updates, in coordination with the client.
Performing inspections and overseeing field testing.
Preparing daily reports.
Maintaining construction contract records.
Assisting in the preparation and negotiation of construction change orders.
Occasionally chairing project progress meetings and distributing meeting minutes.
Ensuring site safety, permit compliance, and coordination with adjacent projects.
Monitoring contractor compliance with safety and health plans as well as quality assurance requirements.
Working with the contractor to minimize disruptions to the public.
Logging and coordinating with designer and contract administrator to respond to contractor submittments, RFIs, and shop drawings.
Preparing punch lists with the owner upon project completion.
Ensuring that all reports for field testing, including manufacturers reports, are provided prior to the commissioning of the works.
Investigating, reporting and advising on unforeseen circumstances that arise during construction such as differing underground soil conditions, claims from the contractor, etc.
Reviewing contractor’s request for payments as to progress, quantities of work completed and materials delivered to the site and advising on validity prior to issuing payment certificates.
Verifying “final” shop drawings are submitted by the contractor.
Maintaining a “marked-up” set of drawings to show “as-built” works.

Benefits

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accruals
Tuition reimbursement
Access to internal and external training programs
Support active participation in professional organizations

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