Intermediate Construction Inspector – Water/Wastewater (Linear) Intermediate Construction Inspector – Water/Wastewater (Linear) Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking two Intermediate Construction Inspectors to join our Field Services team. Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years of demonstrated inspection experience of watermain and sewer construction. This role requires an individual with a thorough understanding of trenching safety, traffic control, watermain and sewer construction, and road restoration.

Experience with trenchless technologies would be an asset. Burnside has a strong culture, and the ability to work closely with our Clients’ team and the Contractors’ teams is critical to us. Empathy for those who are impacted by our projects is vital, as is a willingness to mitigate those impacts.

We are looking for an individual who can work as part of a project team, but whose role also involves working independently on project sites. The ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior inspection personnel would be an asset. Our ideal candidate must be flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities/assignments; This position will be primarily field based, with the flexibility to work out of our Hamilton or Mississauga office as needed, depending on project requirements and personal preference.

Reporting to a senior manager, the individual is responsible for daily on-site review of assigned project to determine whether the project is progressing in General Conformance with the drawings and specifications. This individual will be required to liaise between the owner, contractor and all other project stake holders including affected members of the public. Conducting onsite construction review of water and wastewater construction to ensure conformance with the contract drawings and specifications;

Preparing and issuing site inspection reports;

Ensuring that the contractor’s safety plan, traffic control plan, environmental plan and construction techniques are followed and adhered to;

Review of the contractor’s construction schedule to monitor and track actual progress against the baseline work plan;

Preparing, coordinating, and issuing project records and as-built information;

Coordinating as required with the client and contractor;





Coordination of specialist inspection agencies (geotechnical testing, disinfection, video inspection, welding, etc.)

Liaising with municipal and governing authorities as required in support of the contract;

Reviewing monthly contractor progress payment draws/proper invoices and assisting with payment verification/certification;

Reviewing/assessing contractor change requests and claims, and assisting with negotiations if/as required;

Attendance at construction progress meetings and preparation of meeting minutes;

Assisting with various contract administration duties in conjunction with the Contract Administrator;

Assisting with preparation of tender and contract documents;

Some evening and weekend work may be required to facilitate the inspection requirements of assigned projects. A valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle are mandatory to commute to project locations. A minimum of 7 years of sewer and watermain construction and client relationship management experience

Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Ability to understand and interpret Contract Documents and Drawings

Knowledge of Construction materials, trades, means and methods of the construction process, project scheduling, and the contractual obligations of sub-contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers through the construction process A solid understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety act and Construction Regulations

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a outstanding reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance. Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities

Potential for performance-driven bonusing

Active social committees





We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement. We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors.

We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba. Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics. Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Civil Engineering

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