Civil Works Inspector

Advantages
- Competitive compensation and benefits (including pension)
- Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities
•Inspect water, sewer, solid waste and other construction projects for conformity to specifications and drawings and ensure that general quality for the project is maintained.
•Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings for construction layout and for construction conformity.
•Prepare daily inspection reports, detailed diaries and attend pre-construction and site meetings with engineers and contractors.
•Maintain detailed written records concerning material quality and instructions to contractors.
•Maintain construction records (e.g. pipe laid, excavation quantities, concrete and reinforcing steel placed, bedding and backfill material used, etc.) for the preparation of progress estimates and “as built” records.
•Inspect and ensure quality of materials including aggregates, concrete, asphalt, pipe fabrication, linings and coatings at manufacturing plants.
•Inspect the field application of corrosion protection on pipelines.
•Perform engineering related calculations.
•Perform grade and alignment checks using survey equipment.
•Ensure staff and contractors adhere to safety regulations.
•Ensure that staff and contractors understand the specifications and drawings.
•Perform basic soil investigations.
•Oversee the work of contractors.
•Supervise and direct one or more junior staff.
•Perform other related duties.


Qualifications
• Intermediate Certificate in Civil Engineering Technology from BCIT or other recognized technical institute plus at least two years of directly related and progressive experience.
•Sound knowledge of standard engineering terminology and applicable practices.
•Ability to interpret and follow standards and specifications.
•Sound knowledge of quality control testing procedures regarding materials utilized in water, sewer and solid waste projects.
•Ability to communicate and deal effectively with internal staff, outside organizations, contractors and the public.
•Sound knowledge of safety procedures and WorkSafe regulations and ability to apply regulations.
•Intermediate experience in the use of computers and applicable software.
•Effective verbal and written communication skills.
•Demonstrated ability to supervise staff.
•Valid BC drivers license

Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva | nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca

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