The Opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Construction Site Inspector to join our team in our Kitchener office. Reporting to the Manager, Construction Services, you will provide on-site representation, construction inspection, and contract administration support for municipal infrastructure and heavy-civil projects in Kitchener, Waterloo Region, and surrounding communities. You will work closely with Contract Administrators, Project Managers, design teams, clients, contractors, utilities, testing agencies, approval authorities, and members of the public.

What We Offer

- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
- Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
- Salary range of: $70,000 - $95,000.
- Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long term growth & success
- Matching company pension program, increasing over time

- Comprehensive perks including:

- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Fitness allowance
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Mental health supports

- Paid time off so that you can recharge including:

- Generous paid vacation
- Paid office closure over December holiday break
- Industry leading paid sick time
- Maternity/paternity leave top up program

- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth

- Active Young Professional group
- Formal mentoring programs
- Paid professional development hours
- Capacity building seminars
- Engineer In Training programs

- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events

- Company-wide social events
- Regular lunch-and-learns
- Community volunteer opportunities





What You’ll Do

- Monitor and document the Contractor’s activities, progress, workmanship, and apparent conformance with the contract documents, drawings, specifications, permits, and approved submissions.
- Provide on-site representation for municipal infrastructure and heavy-civil projects, including road reconstruction, active transportation, grading, drainage, watermain, sanitary and storm sewer, utility coordination, and restoration.
- Monitor construction progress and schedule, and promptly report delays, constraints, risks, and potential impacts to the Contract Administrator or Project Manager.
- Prepare accurate and timely daily reports and weekly summaries, including photographs, weather, labour and equipment, completed work, quantities, testing, deficiencies, delays, and significant discussions.
- Maintain organized and defensible project records, including site diaries, field measurements, quantity records, inspection checklists, testing reports, deficiency logs, and information required for record drawings and project closeout.
- Review Contractor work procedures and field-related submissions for coordination and apparent conformance, and refer technical or contractual matters to the Contract Administrator or design team without directing the Contractor’s means and methods.




- Coordinate and document quality assurance testing and specialized inspections, and track deficiencies, non-conformances, and corrective actions through to closure.
- Measure and verify installed quantities and support progress payments, change documentation, RFIs, site instructions, change orders, meeting records, and project correspondence.
- Participate in site and progress meetings, assist with resolving field questions, and communicate clearly with clients, contractors, utilities, testing agencies, approval authorities, the public, and the project team.
- Observe traffic control, public access, environmental, quality, and safety conditions, and perform all duties in accordance with Associated Engineering’s health and safety program and applicable legislation.

Does this sound like you?

- A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Equivalent education and demonstrated field experience will be considered.
- Minimum 4 years relevant experience in municipal or heavy-civil construction inspection, site representation, or construction contract administration with a working knowledge of OPSS, OPSD, municipal standards, and the Region of Waterloo DGSSMS is required.
- A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Equivalent education and demonstrated field experience will be considered.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with OACETT or PEO is considered an asset. RCJI

📌 Construction Site Inspector (Kitchener)
🏢 Associated Engineering
📍 Kitchener