Senior Electrical Site Inspector

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Toronto, ON

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Water and Wastewater team at WSP is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Site Inspector/Contract Administrator to join our Electrical team, located in Thornhill office. You will be responsible site inspection and some contract administration tasks related to the design, construction and post-construction phases of water and wastewater infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity with career growth potential targeted to learn the skills necessary for management and leadership in the Construction Management Services (CMS) group.

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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

You will follow the contractors daily field work to ensure compliance with the Contract documents, evaluating contractor performance and verify those project deliverables and quality standards are achieved
You will collaborate with clients, municipalities, project managers in the preparation and review of Contract Documents and contractors on constructability reviews, quality assurance and resolving contractual and construction issues;
You'll review and/or prepare contract documents (i.e., Supplementary General Conditions, Specifications and Drawings).
You will maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, site issues, project quality assurance and resolve issues, as required;
You will assist and support the Project Manager and Contract Administrator with general site related responses related to Request for Information, Request for Quotation, Site Instructions;
You will oversee change requests and claims and participate in the payment certificate review process and management of responses to contractor related inquiries;
You will lead by example and ensure staff complete tasks in accordance with WSP's safety policies/procedures and legislative requirements and by successfully mentoring, assisting encouraging and motivate team members;

What you'll bring to WSP:

Electrical Technology/Technical Diploma or Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
10 years in Site Inspection (Contract Administration experience is not mandatory) and knowledge of construction industry standards and guidelines;
Preferred experience in water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and transfer facilities;
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy of field notes and the ability to read, interpret and understand drawings, contract plans and specifications.
Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal format
You've got a driver's licence, and you know your way around the MS Office suite of products;
You got knowledge of the OSHEA, WHIMIS and all other industry safety oriented regulations
You enjoy fieldwork and like to work autonomously - think the opposite of your standard 9-5 desk job! But also have the ability to work effectively in a team environment

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.