At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead materials testing and inspection for major construction projects across Canada.
- Company: Join Phasor Engineering, a dynamic engineering and consulting firm.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Extensive travel opportunities and hands-on fieldwork await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in materials testing and strong team management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About Phasor Engineering
Phasor Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting company providing engineering, design, and field services across the utility and infrastructure sectors. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, we support major projects across Canada and North America. Phasor Engineering is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Accessibility: Phasor Engineering is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process and employment. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
The role posted is for an active vacancy we have in Phasor but applications may also be used for future positions. We are seeking an experienced Materials Testing Field Lead to provide technical leadership and oversight of construction materials testing, inspection, and geotechnical field activities across Canada.
Position Summary
This is a hands-on leadership role focused primarily on soil and compaction testing, with additional responsibilities for site inspections and other construction QA/QC activities. The successful candidate will supervise and mentor field staff, work directly with clients and contractors, and ensure testing and inspection activities meet project specifications, ASTM/CSA standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assume management responsibilities for the field compaction testing program, including tracking certifications, calibrations, resource schedules, and revenue tracking and forecasting.
- Supervise, train, mentor, and provide technical directions to field staff.
- Perform and oversee soil, aggregate, and compaction testing, including use of nuclear densometers.
- Interpret project design drawings, specifications and applicable ASTM, CSA, municipal, and provincial standards.
- Identify and communicate quality issues and non-conforming work.
- Review field reports, test results, technical documentation, and daily records.
- Provide technical oversight on reporting and documentation.
- Coordinate with laboratory operations and support CCIL quality requirements.
- Act as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or alternate, as required.
- Support proposals, client relationships, and business development activities.
- Promote and maintain strong health and safety practices across field and laboratory operations.
Qualifications & Experience
- 8+ years’ experience in construction materials testing, civil construction, inspection, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with soil and compaction testing.
- Experience operating portable nuclear moisture/density gauges.
- Knowledge of ASTM and CSA testing standards.
- Experience supervising, training, or mentoring field staff.
- Experience working with clients, contractors, and project teams in a QA/QC environment.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and provide technical direction in the field.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively throughout Canada.
Assets (Nice-to-haves)
- Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.).
- CCIL, RSO, geotechnical, hydrogeological, environmental, or business development experience.
- Experience performing or overseeing concrete and asphalt sampling and testing.
- Experience performing or overseeing laboratory testing such as sieve analysis, Proctor, concrete strength, hydrometer, Atterberg limits, and specific gravity.
- Experience inspecting concrete & reinforcing steel, asphalt, foundations, water resources infrastructure, or other civil construction inspections.
- Experience performing or overseeing geotechnical, hydrogeological, or environmental field investigations.
Physical & Travel Requirements
- Up to 90% travel-based position dependent on project and staffing requirements, with preference given to candidates from Eastern Canada (Southern Ontario, Quebec, and East Coast) or the following office locations: Calgary, Mississauga, or Moncton.
- Comfortable working extended periods away from home and on remote or active construction sites.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 50+ lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical field activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing.
Why Join Phasor?
Join Phasor Engineering and play a key role in delivering major utility and infrastructure projects across Canada. This position offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on field work, technical leadership, team development, client interaction, and business development while growing Phasor's materials testing and field services capabilities.
Benefits include:
- Dental care
- RRSP match
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
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