The Opportunity:
WSP is currently searching for a dedicated Civil/Land Development Inspector & Contract Administrator to support our Land Development and Municipal Infrastructure team in Calgary.
The Infrastructure Group supports a diverse project portfolio, including but not limited to Civil Land Development, Transportation and Municipal Infrastructure.
This role requires coordination and collaboration with WSP teams responsible for delivering local projects on time, within budget and with quality results. Reporting to the various WSP Project Managers (PM), the Municipal Infrastructure Inspector helps to plan, organize, and monitor one or more local projects to help them meet the contractual requirements or design specifications.
Your primary responsibilities will be contract administration and field inspections related to construction of various types of municipal projects. You will have the opportunity to use your construction and contract knowledge to provide valuable input towards designs and tender documents during the winter months, experience in this area is an asset. At times there may be opportunity to also become involved in projects local our Canmore office.
Why choose WSP?
We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
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.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
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What you can expect to do here:
Act as part of a diverse team of project managers and engineers to deliver exciting projects
Understand and interpret the requirements and details of the contract drawings and specifications
Provide on site construction inspections and monitoring to ensure compliance with the design drawings, contract obligation and specifications
Track project progress and maintain regular written communication with the design team, contractors and clients regarding project schedule, budgets, site issues and project quality and aid to resolve issues as required
Act as a liaison between the contractor, WSP staff, utility companies, local municipalities, developers, etc. as required
Active participant or leading construction update meetings
Upholding safety of workers, the public and the environment by reporting and contractual or regulatory infractions
Participate in the preparation of tender procurement documents and evaluation of tender submissions
Review and draft responses to Contractor’s request for clarifications, change requests, quotations and progress payment submissions
Provide constructability reviews and assist with on-site design as/if required
Lead efforts towards completion of construction completion and final acceptance certificates with support of the WSP team
What you’ll bring to WSP:
3+ years of experience with municipal infrastructure construction, specifically with roadway improvements, sewers, watermains, drainage improvements, shallow utilities etc. and be registered with either ASET or APEGA. Candidates not registered with ASET or APEGA that have a high school diploma and additional years of land development/municipal construction experience (
