Project Manager, Construction, Fulltime

Are you someone with strong leadership and hands-on skills Do you enjoy building relationships and working closely with both your project team and clients on an active construction site(s) Are you a problem solver who can be relied upon for practical advice If you have a knack for innovation and taking initiative this opportunity is for you! With your excellent communication skills and understanding of the construction business you will excel in our fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Dillons Civil Infrastructure technical group is looking for a Construction Observer in London to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work in the field on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.
Construction Observation and Project Coordination
Provide on-site construction observation of municipal and development infrastructure projects confirming that construction works meet the requirements of contract drawings and specifications.
Coordinate monitor and witness required testing activities to ensure that testing is being carried out at the prescribed frequency and that the results meet requirements/standards.
Coordinate daily records of conditions site activities field measurements and work progress.
Perform construction administration services and coordination including preparing reviewing and tracking schedule day-to-day liaison with contractors and consultants attending job meetings preparation of progress payments meeting minutes record keeping and reporting.
Review construction documentation including submittal and shop drawing reviews.
Ensure construction compliance to the contractual drawings and specifications.
Provide general construction observation during construction on all construction labor and subcontracted tasks to ensure professional workmanship meet the contractual requirements.
Learning & Development
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
Input to the career development of junior staff including technical direction training recommendations coaching and mentoring.
Contribute to Dillons corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
A diploma in a related discipline of Civil Engineering Technology would be an asset

• 5-10 years related work experience
• Ability to interpret contract drawings for municipal infrastructure projects
• Ability to operate survey rod and level is an asset
• Ability to recognize potential technical issue with designs during construction and take appropriate actions in coordination with the Project Manager
• Completion of OGRA Sewer and Watermain Construction Inspection course would be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Comfortable with providing direction to the contractor onsite as needed through Project Manager as required
• Able to keep organized notes related to daily site activities contractor equipment used quantities and document with photos
• Valid Canadian drivers license

Experience as a construction observer on large municipal infrastructure projects or land development projects is considered an asset.
Working knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial standards and regulatory requirements.
In depth knowledge of contract administration services and requirements.
Expert knowledge of municipal servicing standards and environmental approvals requirements.
Continuous development: always learning; Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Employee share purchase plan
Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
Generous retirement savings plan
Flexible work hours
Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Learning and Development opportunities
As a knowledge-based business the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale capture lessons learned through experience and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization
We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how mentoring to share lessons advising to round out perspectives and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities
The ability to anticipate examine and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business our culture people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to todays problems and tomorrows opportunities
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership purchase of home fitness equipment yoga classes and dance classes

Dillon is a proudly Canadian employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning engineering environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed collaborative and inventive solutions to complex multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure protecting the environment and developing communities.

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillons core commitment to Health & Safety. Employment Equity Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon
Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity inclusiveness and diversity within our organization. Inclusion is more than a word to us it is the way we choose to run our business.