Job Description

Company Description
We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers and technology professionals who share a common desire – to help our clients create livable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments. #JoinOneIBI


Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Field Inspector will oversee day to day site activities and provide detailed daily observations and record keeping services for the installation of all development related works. These activities may include (but are not limited to) earthworks, underground servicing, secondary road works and lot grading conformance and/or municipal engineering works including linear and vertical infrastructure. This role requires strong public relations skills and the ability to accurately communicate project related information to clients, contractors, municipal staff, or any other project stakeholder as required. Most of the things you’ll work on:

• Monitor and document construction site activities and discussions
• Prepare detailed daily site inspection/progress reports and collect digital photo records of site activity
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications and inspect to ensure compliance with the design
• Advise the contractor and Team Lead immediately of any observed deviation from the approved design drawings or any safety or environmental issues
• Inspection of the materials, methods, and construction processes for all civil related activities associated with the approved engineering drawings including earthwork, environmental, sewers, watermains, utilities and roads construction
• Obtain and/or verify detailed servicing as-built information
• Conduct detailed erosion and sediment control inspections and preparation of reports
• Advise Team Lead of any potential contractor extra work claims or potential cost/time saving observations
• Review and verify contractor’s payment requests and progress claims
• Attend pre-construction meetings, site progress meetings, and document, prepare and distribute records of meetings
• Liaise with homeowners, municipalities, conservation authorities, contractors, and clients as required
• Coordinate sub-consultant inspectors and reviews, and contractor and municipal staff to carry out maintenance/assumption inspections and repairs
• Conduct day-to-day tasks in accordance with legislated and Company-dictated Environmental, Health and Safety mandates and other Company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum College Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering
• Completion of CET program or approved equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of relevant site or field inspection experience; related co-op or internship experience is considered
• Member of OACETT an asset
• Experience with Land Development projects an asset
• Must be knowledgeable in construction of civil components including (but not limited to) earthworks, underground servicing, secondary road works and lot grading conformance and/or municipal engineering works including liner and vertical infrastructure
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects
• Strong work ethic, motivation, interpersonal and judgement skills
• Proficiency in computer systems, software and typing necessary
• Health and Safety training will be provided as required
• Familiarity with Ontario Building Code, OPSS, OH&SA; and standards and regulations relevant to building and construction
• Must be able to travel to project sites within the Ottawa region
• Must have a valid Ontario G Driver's License in good standing and access to a vehicle.

Additional Information
IBI’s Ottawa office provides Architectural, Civil, Transportation and Water Management Engineering services for the planning, design and construction of buildings and infrastructure. Our office is located at 333 Preston Street in the Preston Square complex in the heart of “Little Italy” with many pubs, restaurants and other small businesses. Preston Square occupies the entire block, and is adjacent to the 417 Highway at Rochester Street exit, a short distance from the Ottawa International Airport. There is convenient OC Transpo bus and O-Train service within walking distance. The Rideau Canal of skating fame is six blocks away. Downtown Ottawa, including Parliament Hill is a 10 minutes cab ride. Our employees enjoy our small office feel with all the perks of a big office support system. You will have direct access to management, while benefitting from our enthusiastic and helpful organizational resources team. IBI Group’s two floors support a collaborative culture. As a global architecture, engineering and technology design firm, the Ottawa staff are in communication with the other IBI Group offices across the country, continent and world. As part of IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. Candidates will also need to confirm they are fully vaccinated in accordance with IBI Group’s mandatory vaccination policy in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IBI Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-AS1