Construction Inspector, Rail and Transit

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Inspect and ensure compliance of transit construction projects for TTC in Toronto

Key Responsibilities

  • progress reporting
  • inspection support
  • safety enforcement
  • stakeholder liaison
  • construction inspection
  • quality assurance

Tasks

-Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. -Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports; issue and follow up on Contract Deficiency Reports. -Provide inspection support across structural, civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and roofing disciplines; interpret drawings and specifications accurately. -Act promptly on safety, security, operational, or regulatory violations to minimize risks and customer inconvenience. -Serve as liaison between contractors, TTC staff, municipalities, utilities, and external agencies to ensure smooth project execution. -Oversee and conduct inspections on construction projects for TTC, including station upgrades, accessibility improvements, second exits, fire ventilation systems, track work, subway yards, and bus facilities. -Monitor contractor obligations and client responsibilities; assist with the administration and quality control of constructed products. -Verify materials and methods to meet contract specifications and safety standards; monitor quality assurance throughout the project.

Requirements

  • 3+ years
  • reading drawings
  • transit
  • schedule monitoring
  • construction knowledge
  • engineering degree

What You Bring

-Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in the inspection of large, multi-discipline and/or heavy construction capital projects. -Proficient at reading drawings and schematics. -Experience with transportation infrastructure projects (e.g. subway, light rail, bus garage) with a transit agency (e.g. TTC, Metrolinx) is preferred. -Experience in monitoring the progress of construction activities against the Contract Baseline for schedule and cost. -Sound knowledge of construction inspection and management principles, practices and techniques, as well as knowledge of construction products, materials and equipment. -Completion of a University or College program in a relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Structural, Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical).

Benefits

-Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy

Construction Inspector, Rail and Transit at Wsp in Toronto, ON, Canada