Site Inspector

Site Inspector (Permanent Position)

Home Office : Hamilton, Ontario

GM Blue Plan Engineering is a dynamic consulting firm providing niche skills in land development and municipal infrastructure renewal.

Built on robust land development and municipal infrastructure engineering, our team of professionals throughout Ontario have a strong legacy of providing sound technical advice and innovative solutions for our private and public sector clients.

In 2023, GM Blue Plan merged with GEI, a leader in providing multi-disciplined engineering and environmental services to a range of private and public sector clients, both domestically and abroad.

The combined firms now represent one of Ontario's leading employee-owned design and consulting firms.

GM Blue Plan Engineering is currently recruiting for Construction Inspector to support upcoming construction activities in 2024.

The start date for this position is anticipated in Spring 2024, subject to commencement of construction activities.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties :

Candidates will work with engineers, contractors, public works personnel, Owners and the Public while performing construction observation and documentation and data collection for municipal infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, forcemains, sewers, watermains, and road work.

Project Types :

Municipal Water / Wastewater Vertical infrastructure (treatment plants and pumping stations)

Municipal Linear Infrastructure (watermain, sanitary sewer and forcemain, and storm sewers)

Municipal Infrastructure Trenchless Rehabilitation (sewer and watermain relining).

The position is anticipated to involve a mix of part-time inspections and full-time inspections depending on seasonality and project scope.

Project Locations :

Niagara Region, City of Hamilton, and Greater Toronto Area.

Responsibilities :

• Inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with the engineering drawings and contract specifications. Strong background in process mechanical and electrical disciplines is considered a strong asset.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, as-built records, and manage construction documents.
• Provide contract administration services, lead progress meetings, and liaise with the client and contractor to address site issues.
• Support field survey needs including LiDAR scanning and GPS surveys.
• Track quantities for payment verification and record drawings;
• Coordinate third-party specialist inspections (e.g., geotechnical).

Q ualifications :

• Minimum 10 years of working experience in heavy civil and municipal construction projects;
• Civil Engineering background, eligible for or obtained CET or P.Eng. designations;
• Experience and aptitude in reading and interpreting contract documents including drawings and specifications;
• Possess strong organizational, communication (both oral and written), and problem-solving skills; have an approachable enthusiastic interpersonal style;
• Possess a valid driver's licence and a personal vehicle;
• Strong Public Relations skills;

We are committed to providing :

• A dynamic work environment which encourages teamwork, initiative and creativity;
• A competitive compensation

Join our Team!

Candidates who are interested in joining our dynamic team are invited to press the apply button and follow the process to submit their resume.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GM BluePlan Engineering will accommodate candidates under the AODA legislation in all aspects of the hiring process. Please notify us if accommodation is required.