Field Review Representative

RJC’s Vancouver office is seeking an engaged and committed Construction Field Review Representative to support our Building Enclosure and Structural Restoration Team. Providing our clients building enclosure engineering, structural engineering, structural restoration, structural glass engineering and building energy modelling services, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms, engineering better buildings for the communities in which we live, learn, work and play.

We are an employee-owned engineering firm with over 600 employees in 16 offices across Canada and the United States. We challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while providing services for clients and projects in all markets we serve.

Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’. We believe in taking care of our people and help them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging fast-paced team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, practices and techniques and where you will flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

LOCATION: Vancouver, BC 

START DATE: Immediately

SALARY RANGE: $63,000 - $80,000 (dependent on experience)

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a Construction Field Review Representative, responsible for review of on-site work on a wide variety of projects. As a Construction Field Review Representative, you will be faced with a myriad of challenges that require you to be a versatile and creative thinker. The successful candidate will be comfortable dealing with clients, communicating with contractors, and working in a team-based environment. The focus of this position will be site review and testing of building enclosure components and structural restoration on concrete, wood frame, and mass-timber projects.
The successful candidate will review construction documents and communicate effectively with the project team. The role involves independent scheduling, frequent communication with supervisors and stakeholders, and verifying General Contractor adherence to contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Working under the direction of senior staff members, perform field review of exterior building enclosure components including roofs, exterior wall and glazing assemblies and below grade of buildings under construction.
• Navigate through construction documents for a project to acquire answers and locate possible future issues and inform senior staff members of required answers.
• Independently schedule their day without interaction with senior staff members.
• Under limited direction, rely on extensive experience and independent judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Conduct field testing such as controlled water testing of horizontal and vertical building enclosure components.
• Assist with water and air infiltration testing of glazing systems; assist with whole building air tightness testing of existing and new buildings.
• Provide on the job training to new employees.
• Perform Roofing Contractor’s Association of British Columbia (RCABC) Roofstar Guarantee observation reports, including 2, 5, 8, and 12-year performance reviews. This includes attending training to meet the requirements in order to perform these reviews independently.
• Review shop drawings and assist design team in reviewing and responding to site inquires.
• Represent RJC at job site meetings with contractors, owners, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare field review reports and keep up to date with project communication including supplemental instructions (SIs) and Requests for Information RFI-s.
• Assist Project Engineers in developing budgets for field review activities and monitor over the course of construction.
• Coordinate RJC’s work with other disciplines.
• Bring site and design issues to the attention of the RJC design team.
• The field representative will not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, contractor compliance with safety programs or procedures associated with the General Contractor’s execution of the scheduled work as outlined in the General Conditions for the project.
Ideal Candidate will posses:
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail orientation
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Trustworthiness, dependability and be self-motivated.

Experience:

• 10+ years in the construction industry.
• IIBEC Registered Roof Observer (RRO) or Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) is an asset.
• RCABC Accepted Observer is an asset.
• Trades Qualification (TQ) Certificate is an asset.
• Experience in site review is desired, but not necessary.
• Registered or eligible to register with ASTTBC or EGBC is an asset.
• Previous construction experience an asset, as would CAD/BIM experience.
• Experience in construction and/or in the consulting field is an asset.
• Must have valid BC drivers license and own dependable transportation (will be reimbursed for mileage and parking charges).

Skills:

• Committed to providing exceptional client service and technical excellence
• Fast learner with a keen eye for detail
• Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Hard worker who readily and quickly assumes responsibility
• Inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required and can draw rational conclusions from information available
• Able to conceptualize architectural details in three dimensions

Are you someone who exhibits our core attributes?

• Creative Mindset - provide new and diverse ideas
• Proactive Approach - take initiative and seek opportunities for growth
• Supportive Teamwork - promote an inclusive and respectful work environment and culture
• Trusted Advice - demonstrate integrity
• Lead With Purpose - empower, develop and support others to reach their full potential

What can we offer you?

• An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including eligibility for a performance-based bonus and share ownership program
• An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program
• Investing in your future, opportunity to become part of an employee-owned organization and eligible for RJC’s matching Retirement Registered Saving Plan (RRSP)

Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: RJC Engineers, will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to RJC Engineers, through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department will not be eligible for a fee

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