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Intermediate/Senior Construction Observer
Dillon Consulting Limited
Provides consulting services in engineering, environmental, planning, and project management.
Construction Observer with leadership, hands-on, and problem-solving skills for field work and client coordination on municipal infrastructure projects.
23d ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Planning and Design
Transportation
Urban Development
Infrastructure
Project Management
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Architectural Consulting
Building Inspection
Consulting Services - General
Educational/Training
Energy Management
Engineering Consulting
Environmental Ecological Consulting
Fisheries/Wildlife
Role
What you would be doing
monitor testing
coordinate records
compliance review
review documentation
on-site observation
professional participation
Coordinate, monitor and witness required testing activities to ensure that testing is being carried out at the prescribed frequency and that the results meet requirements/standards.
Coordinate daily records of conditions, site activities, field measurements, and work progress.
Ensure construction compliance to the contractual drawings and specifications.
Review construction documentation including submittal and shop drawing reviews.
Provide on-site construction observation of municipal and development infrastructure projects, confirming that construction works meet the requirements of contract drawings and specifications.
Provide general construction observation during construction on all construction labor and subcontracted tasks to ensure professional workmanship meet the contractual requirements.
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Perform construction administration services and coordination including preparing, reviewing, and tracking schedule, day-to-day liaison with contractors and consultants, attending job meetings, preparation of progress payments, meeting minutes, record keeping and reporting.
What you bring
10 years experience
leadership
communication skills
microsoft office
as-built markups
driver's license
5-10 years' related work experience.
Comfortable with providing direction to the contractor onsite as needed through Project Manager, as required.
Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Ability to operate survey rod and level is an asset.
A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
Expert knowledge of municipal servicing standards and environmental approvals requirements.
Ability to recognize potential technical issue with designs during construction and take appropriate actions in coordination with the Project Manager.
Record and track as-built markups.
In depth knowledge of contract administration services and requirements.
Experience as a construction observer on large municipal infrastructure projects or land development projects is considered and asset.
The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Valid Canadian drivers' license .
Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
Ability to interpret contract drawings for municipal infrastructure projects.
Able to keep organized notes related to daily site activities, contractor equipment used, quantities and document with photos.
Working knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial standards and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
Wellness Subsidy
Employee share purchase plan
Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
Generous retirement savings plan
Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
A competitive compensation package
Employee and Family Assistance program
Learning and Development opportunities
Comprehensive health benefits
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
potential background checks may be required for this position as per the company's standard hiring process.
Courage: Do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard.
Creativity: Discover new opportunities.
Inclusiveness: Enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.
Reliability: Words that result in actions build trust.
Environment + Sustainability
$2.2 Million Donated
Environmental Contributions
Over $2.2 million donated since 2009 to environmental and charitable organizations.
Strive for a more sustainable operation by improving environmental footprint through limiting waste generation, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy use.
Encourage stakeholders to be conscious of their environmental impact.
Provide services aligned with Corporate Sustainability Policy to help clients achieve sustainability goals.
Set Net Zero targets based on Science Based Targets (SBTi).
Offer third‑party GHG validation and verification under ISO 14064‑3 and ISO 14065 via ANAB‑accredited VVB.
Help clients develop GHG inventories, decarbonization roadmaps, energy efficiency measures, industrial electrification, low‑carbon fuels, CCUS, and M&V processes.
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