Intermediate Inspector/Contract Administrator, Bridges & Culverts

Company Overview

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is seeking an Intermediate Inspector/Contract Administrator to join our Bridges & Culverts Group. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in civil construction, contract administration, and client relationship management. Applicants who are interested in working out of our Guelph, Orangeville or Collingwood offices are encouraged to apply.

Project Work

As a key member of our Bridges & Culverts team, you will work on a variety of municipal projects, including structure rehabilitations, bridge and culvert replacements, retaining wall construction and municipal roadway and infrastructure reconstruction projects. You will play an integral role in project coordination and monitoring, ensuring the projects progress in accordance with contract requirements.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a collaborative civil engineering team supporting the design and construction of municipal bridge and culvert infrastructure projects. This role blends technical design, contract administration, and field involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and comment on constructability of design drawings and contract documents
• Prepare tender packages, technical specifications, special provisions, and forms of tender
• Provide contract administration services, including chairing construction meetings, reviewing progress claims, change requests, and issuing payment certificates
• Review, assess, and negotiate contractor change requests
• Conduct site inspections (periodic and full‑time), prepare inspection reports, and ensure construction conforms to design drawings and specifications
• Undertake preliminary and detailed design for bridge and culvert rehabilitation and replacement projects
• Liaise/coordinate with other disciplines/departments in preparation of reports, design packages, and proposals for multi‑disciplinary projects
• Prepare technical memoranda, quantity take‑offs, and cost estimates
• Respond to public enquiries and liaise with municipal and agency staff
• Coordinate with contractors and internal multi‑disciplinary teams
• Review as‑built documentation and provide project close‑out support
• Work independently and collaboratively while engaging in professional development and industry events

You’ll Succeed If You Have

• A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 3–7 years of experience in civil construction, including inspection, contract administration, and client interaction
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contract documents, and design drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian codes, construction materials, and occupational health and safety requirements
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required

It’s a Bonus If You Also Have

• Experience with bridge and culvert rehabilitation and replacement infrastructure projects
• Experience working on multi‑disciplinary municipal infrastructure projects
• Strong problem‑solving skills and confidence working independently on remote project sites

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Final compensation offered will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Position Type: New Position

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5‑decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with staff and externally with clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We Offer

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours, including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RRSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Potential for performance‑driven bonusing
• Active social committees
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

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.

Company Profile – More About Us

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values‑driven Canadian employee‑owned, led and operated civil and environmental engineering consulting firm with over 450 professional, technical and support staff. Our consistent commitment to investing in technology, training and professional development has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing 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 12 office locations (11 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, bridges & culverts, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal engineering, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, traffic, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.