Quality Lead, Civil

The Civil Quality Lead is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that all civil construction activities meet project specifications, design requirements, and contractual obligations. This role involves preparing and managing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), supervising site inspections, and maintaining accurate documentation to support quality compliance. The position requires strong coordination with internal and external teams to ensure timely verification, reporting, and resolution of quality-related issues.

• Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for the Works on the project based on the requirements from the Design and the Project Agreement.
• Ensure that the site-specific Quality Inspectors verify and confirm the work at site is being progressed as per reviewed Issued for Construction drawings, shop drawings, Work method statements, Construction Quality Management Plan (CQMP) and respective Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure that line items in the ITPs / check sheets are signed off in real time basis and ensure all supporting documents are made available as soon as a line activity is completed.
• Ensure ITPs are documented and closed as soon as activities in the ITPs / Check sheets are completed.
• Review daily inspection reports received from Quality Inspectors and take action to any item flagged for action in the report.
• Provide weekly reports to the Construction Quality Control Manager.
• Coordinate with Document Control team to upload completed ITPs.
• Initiate Non-Conformance Report (NCR) for any work or material that fails to satisfy project requirements.
• Liaise with the relevant teams to provide proposed action to rectify the identified NCRs and follow up to close NCRs within the stipulated timeline.
• Manage third party testing companies and ensure that the equipment use for testing have valid calibration.
• Coordinate with third party testing companies to schedule inspection and testing activities of construction materials.
• Ensure all materials brought to the site are complying with the project requirements.
• Attend site specific meetings.
• Feedback and communicate on internal and external alerts or good practices relating to Quality, to implement quality culture on the project.
• Monitor work progress with the schedule and coordinate with Construction Quality Control Manager if any delays observed.
• Assist the team for internal, JV partners and Client reporting on Quality aspects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of work experience as a quality inspector in Transit projects, experience in Ontario preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or Certified Engineering Technologist in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• Working experience with Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), American Concrete Institute (ACI) specifications, TTC & Metrolinx specifications and Construction Administration and Inspection Task Manuals.
• Prior working experience with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• ISO 9001:2015 training in internal auditor/lead auditor would be consider as asset.
• Experience in document management software: SharePoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM360, ProjectWise, Dalux is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Strong organization and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work reasonable additional hours as needed/approved to complete assigned tasks.
• Comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG?

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.

OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities.

If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.