Intermediate Inspector/Contract Administrator, Bridges&Culverts, Collingwood

R.J. Burnside&Associates Limited (Burnside) is seeking an Intermediate Inspector/Contract Administrator to join our Bridges&Culverts Group. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in civil construction, contract administration, and client relationship management. We are seeking applicants who are interested in working out of our Guelph, Orangeville or Collingwood offices.

As a key member of our Bridges&Culverts team, you will work on a variety of municipal projects, including structure rehabilitations, bridge and culvert replacements, retaining wall construction and municipal roadway and infrastructure reconstruction projects. You will play an integral role in project coordination and monitoring, ensuring the projects progress in accordance with contract requirements.

What You’ll Do You’ll be part of a collaborative civil engineering team supporting the design and construction of municipal bridge and culvert infrastructure projects. This role blends technical design, contract administration, and field involvement.

Key Responsibilities Include

Review and comment on constructability of design drawings and contract documents

Prepare tender packages, technical specifications, special provisions, and forms of tender

Provide contract administration services, including chairing construction meetings, reviewing progress claims, change requests, and issuing payment certificates

Reviewing, assessing and negotiating contractor change requests

Conduct site inspections (periodic and full-time), prepare inspection reports, and ensure construction conforms to design drawings and specifications

Undertake preliminary and detailed design for bridge and culvert rehabilitation and replacement projects

Liaise/coordinate with other disciplines/departments in preparation of reports, design packages, and proposals for multi-disciplinary projects

Prepare technical memoranda, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates

Responding to public enquiries and liaison with municipal and agency staff

Coordinate with contractors, and internal multi-disciplinary teams

Review as-built documentation and provide project close-out support

Work independently and collaboratively while engaging in professional development and industry events

What You Bring We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working both in the field and in a technical office environment.

You’ll Succeed If You Have

A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline

3–7 years of experience in civil construction, including inspection, contract administration, and client interaction

Strong understanding of construction processes, contract documents, and design drawings

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)

Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Knowledge of applicable Canadian codes, construction materials, and occupational health and safety requirements

A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required

It’s a Bonus If You Also Have

Experience with bridge and culvert rehabilitation and replacement infrastructure projects

Experience working on multi-disciplinary municipal infrastructure projects

Strong problem-solving skills and confidence working independently on remote project sites

Salary Range $80,000 - $100,000 (final compensation offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.)

Position Type New Position

We Offer

A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices

Flexible working hours, including hybrid working opportunities

A competitive compensation and benefits package

RRSP company matching plan

Career growth and professional development opportunities

Potential for performance-driven bonusing

Active social committees

A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

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