Senior Construction Inspector - Project Management

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for one permanent, full-time position of Senior Construction Inspector

• Project Management in Public Works. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application. The Senior Construction Inspector, Project Management is responsible for the daily co-ordination and direction of inspection services and materials testing operations for large scale, complex construction projects, ensuring projects are implemented and completed on schedule, within budget and meets the quality control objectives of the design and specifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintaining a comprehensive daily log providing an overview of the contractor’s activities including material deliveries, equipment on site, hours and areas of work, tests completed, special conditions, weather conditions and conversations with the Contractor. Documenting photographic record of the construction site at various stages during construction.

Assisting with layout or stationing activities as required and confirming that contractor adheres to location of items of work. Discusses revisions with supervisor. Ensuring compliance and monitoring the effectiveness of temporary workplace traffic control setups as per site-specific plans and the NS Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual.

Ensuring work is completed in a safe manner and that the Contractor is following their Safety Program, including Safe Work Practices and Job Procedures. Participating in toolbox/safety meetings for the project. Ensuring contractors adheres to their submitted and approved safety plan and notifies the Project Manager of any safety related incidents.

Understanding, examining, and reviewing contract parameters, including drawings and specifications, and ensuring the contractor is in compliance with the contract. Knowledge of testing requirements and activities to ensure work meets specifications and technical standards. Advising contractor, when corrective action is required.

Coordination of required quality assurance testing. Evaluating the quality of installations to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications. In collaboration with the Project Manager, communicates stoppages of work due to weather conditions, technical concerns, safety issues, etc. Additionally, rejects materials that do not meet specified standards and requirements.

Acting as the liaison between the contractor, the Project Manager, and the public. Maintaining a deficiency list throughout the duration of the project. Reviews and recommends for approval progress claims to be forwarded to the Project Manager, for approval for payment. Ensures the timely follow up on all deficiencies associated with completed capital works.

Assigned to complex multi-year transportation and municipal Capital Projects and complex municipal infrastructure projects as a subject matter expert in constructability from functional design stage until project completion and provide input to other stakeholders when implementing new design elements. Attendance of regular meetings may be required.

Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized Institution and a CET in Civil Engineering Technology A minimum of 10 years of field construction experience in the areas of asphalt, concrete, roadways and other municipal infrastructure. Ability to comprehend industry specifications, project documents and drawings.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities: Possess sound working knowledge of general municipal engineering construction practices and procedures. Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and conduct field survey layout work. Proficient in daily recording of construction activities in clear and concise manner.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams. General understanding of HRM’s organizational structure and the specific working relationship between construction, design and other business units. Knowledge of Federal/Provincial regulations and guidelines affecting municipal construction activities.

Must have and maintain a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and own and be willing to use a vehicle during working hours with reimbursement in accordance with the HRM mileage policy. Security Clearance Requirements : Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check. Please note : Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge.

Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. COMPETENCIES : Valuing Diversity, Communications, Teamwork & Cooperation, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Customer Service, Values & Ethics WORK STATUS : Permanent, Full-time Position HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am - 4:30pm; 35 hours per week.

Flex options to work outside of these hours may be available. SALARY: Level 10, $45.38 per hour, as per the NSGEU Local 222 Collective Agreement. WORK LOCATION : Alderney Gate, 40 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS. CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. This is a bargaining unit position.

External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates. Please note : We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted. To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance.

The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax (position # 78640676)