Construction Inspector
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The Project: The Construction Inspector is responsible for monitoring and inspecting construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. The role involves documenting project progress, identifying and reporting non-conforming work, supporting the implementation of corrective actions, maintaining accurate records and inspection reports, coordinating with contractors and project stakeholders, and verifying that materials, workmanship, and construction practices meet established project and industry standards while promoting a safe and efficient work environment.
Our Values
Safety first - Going home safe and well
Client focus - Deliver on our promise
Integrity - Always do the right thing
Create opportunity - for our people to excel
You'll Be Responsible For
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The Project: The Construction Inspector is responsible for monitoring and inspecting construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. The role involves documenting project progress, identifying and reporting non-conforming work, supporting the implementation of corrective actions, maintaining accurate records and inspection reports, coordinating with contractors and project stakeholders, and verifying that materials, workmanship, and construction practices meet established project and industry standards while promoting a safe and efficient work environment.
Our Values
Safety first - Going home safe and well
Client focus - Deliver on our promise
Integrity - Always do the right thing
Create opportunity - for our people to excel
You'll Be Responsible For
- Lead and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all site activities are performed safely and in compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Oversee construction delivery through proactive schedule management, ensuring milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics, and sequencing are achieved.
- Review contractor submittals, payment requests, work plans, risk assessments, permits, and inspection documentation.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with project delivery teams, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Lead the resolution of construction issues and proactively identify and mitigate construction risks.
- Conduct regular site inspections, monitor progress, track key quantities, workforce levels, and equipment utilization, and prepare progress reports.
- Ensure compliance with Issued for Construction (IFC) documents, project specifications, and onsite standards.
- Manage construction quality by overseeing contractor quality systems, identifying non-conformances, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor environmental protection measures, site safety performance, and third-party impacts throughout construction activities.
- Support project closeout activities, driving snag-free completion and successful delivery of construction works.
- Experienced construction manager in the rail / transit sector
- Solid understanding of construction methodology, innovative methods of delivery, technology, planning, delivery, site logistics.
- Commercial and basic understanding of construction contract law and an understanding of multiple contract types.
- Good oral, written communication, and presentation skills
- Up to date with key industry/professional trends.
- Proficient in office technology, software, and applications.
- Well-developed decision-making skills
- The individual will take ownership to identify, solve and overcome challenges, whilst keeping other abreast of developments
- This individual is expected to deliver results, striving to exceeds the clients’ expectations.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
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Responsibilities
The Construction Inspector monitors site activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while managing project schedules and stakeholder relationships. They are responsible for documenting progress, identifying non-conforming work, and overseeing contractor performance to ensure successful project delivery.
Requirements
Candidates must be experienced construction managers with a background in the rail or transit sector and a solid understanding of construction methodology and contract law. Strong communication, decision-making, and technical skills are required to effectively lead site inspections and resolve construction issues.
Skills
- Construction inspection
- Safety management
- Project delivery
- Contract management
- Quality control
- Risk assessment
- Site logistics
- Rail and transit sector expertise
- Construction methodology
- Stakeholder management
- Technical reporting
- Submittal review
- Compliance monitoring
- Decision-making
- Communication skills
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Hybrid working options
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
Keywords
- Construction Inspector
- Rail
- Transit
- Construction Management
- Safety Culture
- IFC Documents
- Contract Law
- Quality Systems
- Site Logistics
- Project Delivery
- Risk Mitigation
- Submittals
- Compliance
- Infrastructure
- Construction Standards
- Stakeholder Management
- Progress Reporting
- Environmental Protection
- Project Closeout
- Workforce Management