Construction Observer

Overview

On-site observer ensuring municipal infrastructure construction meets specs.

Key Responsibilities

• construction observation
• schedule coordination
• compliance review
• testing coordination
• progress reporting
• submittal review

Tasks

-Provide on-site construction observation of municipal and development infrastructure projects, confirming that construction works meet the requirements of contract drawings and specifications. -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. -Ensure construction compliance to the contractual drawings and specifications. -Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees. -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. -Provide general construction observation during construction on all construction labor and subcontracted tasks to ensure professional workmanship meet the contractual requirements. -Coordinate daily records of conditions, site activities, field measurements, and work progress. -Review construction documentation including submittal and shop drawing reviews.

Requirements

• construction observer
• microsoft office
• driver's license
• 5-10 years
• municipal standards
• contract administration

What You Bring

-Experience as a construction observer on large municipal infrastructure projects or land development projects is considered an asset. -Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring. -Valid Canadian drivers' license -Proficiency in Microsoft Office products -Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are essential. -Record and track as-built markups. -Working knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial standards and regulatory requirements. -Ability to interpret contract drawings for municipal infrastructure projects -Comfortable with providing direction to the contractor onsite as needed through Project Manager, as required -Expert knowledge of municipal servicing standards and environmental approvals requirements. -5-10 years' related work experience -Ability to operate survey rod and level is an asset -In depth knowledge of contract administration services and requirements. -Ability to recognize potential technical issue with designs during construction and take appropriate actions in coordination with the Project Manager -Able to keep organized notes related to daily site activities, contractor equipment used, quantities and document with photos

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About Dillon Consulting Limited

-Specializes in engineering, environmental services, planning, and project management. -Has extensive experience working on large-scale infrastructure and development projects. -Serves both public and private sector clients across diverse industries and sectors. -Known for its expertise in water resources management, environmental remediation, and transportation planning. -Handles complex projects, often integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainable design solutions. -Provides tailored solutions that address both local and global challenges in urban development, energy, and utilities. -A trusted partner in delivering projects on time, on budget, and with a commitment to high-quality outcomes.

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