Construction Supervisor - Rural Projects

ISL has been awarded some of the most exciting projects being done in Northern and Central Alberta and we are seeking our next Construction Supervisor to play a key role in field inspection.

A Little About Us

We are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and their support teams that work together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing benefit to the community. Check us out on social media on Instagram or LinkedIn at #ISLLife

ISL’s Transportation Team proudly tackles some of the most interesting projects in Western Canada. What you can expect working with us is:

• Variety of Clients – our team in Edmonton works with the Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, City of Edmonton and surrounding Metropolitan Region Municipalities, and other great clients in Western Canada.
• Interesting Work – from major highway projects around Alberta, we deliver on a diverse array of transportation work such as Hwy 19 Twinning – West Segment (Devon), Hwy 60 Twinning (Acheson), Hwy 88 – Grade Widening (Slave Lake), Hwy 40X Bypass – Grading (Grande Prairie), Hwy 2 and the Hwy 651 roundabout; to complex urban design projects in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
• Ongoing Development - we have a culture of mentorship and work to set up internal training opportunities to help our people grow in their technical skills. And did we mention, it is fully funded?

Projects you would get to play a role on

• Hwy 88 Grade Widening
• Hwy 60 Twinning from Hwy 16 to Hwy 16A
• Hwy 628 Twinning from 231 St. to Stony Plain
• Highway 40X Connector SW Bypass (Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors)

A little about You

Our Construction Supervisors come from diverse backgrounds and have been successful with the following past experience:

• Surveyor
• Construction Project Coordinator
• Project Manager
• Trades
• Construction Engineering Technologists
• Technologists

Who we are looking for

You are a relationship builder:

• Through interpersonal communication skills, you naturally are able to build relationship with contractors and partners on site. Interest in and committed to having a strong presence on projects.

You are a problem solver:

• Your ability to problem solve with others comes from experience and a genuine interest in understanding and addressing client concerns. You communicate clearly with diverse ranges of clients, contractors and other internal multidisciplinary professionals and keep projects moving.

You are open to learn and be mentored by our team at ISL:

• At ISL we recognize strong talent when we see it. You can expect to be mentored by a strong and experienced team of Project Coordinators and Construction Managers to set you up for success in the field.

What your day will look like as Construction Supervisor

You will be trusted to keep construction projects on time, on budget and meeting the requirements of the contract documents you will make the following valuable contributions in these three functional areas:

Supervision:

• Coordinate and communicate with Project Managers, Clients, municipalities and office support staff on matters pertaining to the design and construction of various projects.
• Chair and lead site construction meetings, pre-construction meetings, pre-tender meetings, shallow utility meetings, etc.
• Mentor junior staff in construction monitoring.

Quantity Take-off/Tender Preparation:

• Complete quantity take offs (including CADD earthworks) and cost estimates for various design options and tendering.
• Coordinate geotechnical and environmental site assessment studies.
• Complete pipeline and utility crossing agreements and coordinating hydrovac operations.
• Prepare and coordinate contract documentation.
• Administer tenders and analyze tender results, and assist in providing recommendations for tender award.

Construction:

• Completing construction schedule estimates for various transportation projects.
• Administering transportation construction contracts in the field, including:
  • Ensuring compliance to contract specifications by way of monitoring all site activities during pre-construction, construction and post- construction.
  • Documenting site activities including preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, or other reports as required by the client.
  • Coordinating/reviewing geotechnical/material test results, testing invoices, other testing for compliance and recommend for payment to Project Managers.
  • Preparing and submitting Progress Payment Certificates and Change Orders to Project Managers for review and approval.
  • Preparing, coordinating and attending all CCC and FAC inspections, drafting deficiency lists and preparing the certificates required for submittal to the municipalities and coordinating CCC and FAC repair work.
  • Coordination and communication with Project Managers, Clients, municipalities and office support staff on matters pertaining to design and construction.
  • Organizing and chairing/leading site construction meetings, pre-construction meetings, pre-tender meetings, shallow utility meetings, etc.
  • Mentoring junior staff in construction monitoring.

Your application should demonstrate

• Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma or related education. Experience equivalencies will be considered.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of transportation construction field experience. Desirable past experience as Contract Inspector, Administrator, Project Coordinator, Project Manager or comparable role.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to provide project oversight in rural locations throughout Alberta such as northern and central Alberta.
• Experience with writing and preparing construction specifications, base plan preparation and review will be considered an asset.
• Experience on Alberta Transportation and/or City of Edmonton projects would be considered an asset.
• Experience in Topographic survey coordination, and preparation and review of survey layout of grading, storm, sanitary, water and surface works.

What ISL Offers

We value you for your contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:

• Excellent mentorship
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid model of work
• Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
• Group RRSP
• Annual bonus incentives
• Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
• Parental leave top ups
• 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization . Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.