Bilingual (English/French) Site Inspector

We’re Hiring: Bilingual (English/French) Site Inspector

Harbourside Engineering Consultants (HEC) is seeking a Bilingual Site Inspector to support construction inspection, quality assurance, and contract administration activities on infrastructure projects throughout Prince Edward Island.

Working alongside engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders, you'll help deliver impactful infrastructure projects while ensuring construction activities meet project specifications, quality standards, and contract requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Review Project Documents to become familiar with the project, the project team, scope of services, reporting requirements, etc.
• Participate in safety orientation and daily toolbox talks, generally delivered by the Contractor who is performing the work.
• Respond to phone calls, email, text messages, and other correspondence
• Prepare Construction Inspection Reports, summarizing the progress of the work, material quantities incorporated into the work, noting all non-conformances observed, and recording relevant conversations between the Construction Inspector and the Contractor.
• Facilitate communication and flow of information between all parties involved in the project, including the Contractors, Consultants, and Clients.
• Prepare daily timesheets for all hours present on-site and include in daily reports.
• Visit construction sites to monitor ongoing work.
• Verify that construction is being completed according to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Observe concrete placement, reinforcing steel installation, earthworks, piling, structural steel erection, and other construction activities.
• Document deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Track non-conformance issues and their resolution.
• Assist with contract administration.

What You Bring

• Fluency in both English and French.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in civil, marine, building, dredging, and construction projects; or graduation from a recognized civil construction technology program combined with relevant field experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong report-writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear and comprehensive inspection reports.
• Ability to assess field conditions, interpret site situations, and respond effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout Prince Edward Island (PEI).

Why Join Harbourside?

At Harbourside, we don't just design infrastructure, we build careers.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of bridge, marine, port, and coastal engineering projects

Future Opportunity: Potential for full-time, salaried employment based on project needs and mutual fit.