Construction Inspector

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services Group in Toronto, ON. This role follows a work site  work model, requiring full  attendance at our client worksite.

To start immediately.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you'll be challenged to do:

As a Construction Inspector, you will lead inspections and oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while effectively communicating with project teams and stakeholders. This role will enable you to take on new challenges and expand your career in construction management, focusing on the successful delivery of transportation projects in the GTHA.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Establishing a safety-first culture for all construction projects.
• Inspecting work materials and methods to ensure compliance with contract documents, maintaining quality and safety.
• Documenting construction activity, including environmental events and progress, for project closeout.
• Issuing and following up on contract deficiency reports and required corrective actions.
• Assisting in resolving construction-related issues and enhancing processes.
• Carrying out all quality assurance and quality control functions and coordinating inspections.
• Leading small projects in managing, implementing, and tracking change notices for as-constructed drawings.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex problems and report on contract compliance.
• Reviewing the quality of contractors' work and preparing reports for clients.
• Engaging in professional growth opportunities, leadership training, and preparation for future leadership roles.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of construction engineering experience, including field construction and contract administration in the Toronto, ON/ GTA area.
• Experience in inspecting mechanical and/or electrical systems and supervising construction sites.
• Proven understanding of industry standards, construction, Health and Safety codes, and regulations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• OACETT Designation (C.E.T, C.Tech, A.Sc.T).

What we prefer you bring:

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and local transit operation regulations.
• Strong communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Experience in resolving claims and working in both office and field environments.

Valid driver’s license and flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours.

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accruals

We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to internal and external training programs
• Support active participation in professional organizations

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Toronto Ontario (Hybrid) 

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

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