Job Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is seeking Kitchener/Waterloo Construction Management Team Site Supervisors to support the Contract Administration team on key municipal and major Infrastructure projects. These positions include one Site Supervisor two Site Supervisors – Watermain & Sewer Replacement, Road Rehabilitation, and other Civil Works. The Site Supervisors will play a key role in observing, documenting, and verifying that construction activities are carried out in accordance with Issued For Construction (IFC) drawings, project specifications, and the overall design intent.

Working closely with the Contract Administrator and Project Manager, the Engineer of Record (EOR), contractors, and the broader project team, the Site Supervisors will support the delivery of construction phase engineering services by monitoring field activities and ensuring that design requirements are properly implemented on site. These roles are suited for technically oriented professionals with strong field inspection and construction observation experience on complex municipal heavy civil infrastructure projects such as watermain and sewer replacement/construction, road rehabilitation and paving, construction of multi-use paths, streeting lighting and driveway modifications.

The Site Supervisors will contribute to effective coordination between the design and construction teams, helping identify potential design issues early and supporting timely resolution of field-related queries.

Role accountabilities:

The Site Supervisor will support the Contract Administrator and Project Manager by performing regular site observations of construction activities related to rail, transit, and infrastructure works. This includes monitoring construction activities to verify compliance with IFC drawings, project specifications, and applicable industry standards.

The role involves documenting and recording all required hold points, witness points, and observations as defined in the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and other construction management procedures. The Site Supervisor will maintain accurate site surveillance reports, including detailed written documentation and photographic records of construction progress and observations.

The Site Supervisor will also be responsible for developing and maintaining inspection, surveillance, and progress tracking tools to support the construction management team in monitoring construction status, documentation requirements, and outstanding technical actions.

In collaboration with the contractor and project stakeholders, the Site Supervisor will communicate field observations, potential non-conformances, and design-related issues to the Engineer of Record (EOR) and project team. The role will also support coordination with the contractor’s representatives to facilitate site surveillance activities, respond to technical queries, and assist in resolving issues related to Requests for Information (RFIs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and Field Change Requests.

The Site Supervisor will participate in site coordination and progress meetings, providing input on construction progress and design-related matters. The role may also involve supporting the design team in the review of shop drawings, material submittals, and Inspection Test Plans where these relate to site conditions and field implementation.

Throughout all site activities, the Site Supervisor will promote Arcadis’ commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship while maintaining effective communication and coordination among the project team.

Qualifications & Experience:

Candidates should possess a diploma or degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering Technology, or a related discipline. A minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant field inspection, construction observation, or field engineering experience is required, ideally gained on large-scale heavy civil municipal infrastructure projects such as road rehabilitation, sewer and watermain construction/ replacement, and other municipal civil works.

A working knowledge of applicable standards and codes, including CSA, OPSS, the Ontario Building Code (OBC), AREMA standards, and relevant municipal and provincial requirements, is considered important for the role. Familiarity with design review processes and Construction Phase Services within a consulting engineering environment is also desirable.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong technical understanding of construction related to reinforced concrete structures, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, track infrastructure, excavation support systems, utilities, and related infrastructure components.

Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment. The role requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and meeting project deadlines.

Proficiency in standard computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel, along with experience using tracking or project documentation systems, is required. Registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is considered an asset but is not mandatory. A valid Ontario G Driver’s License is required for this role.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $89,000 - $120,000 The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
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