Field Engineer Job In Sicamous

Job Description

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What is the Opportunity?

Safe. Trusted. Respected.

Aecon Civil West is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in Canada and abroad.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Field Engineer will provide field-engineering information to the project management team and sub-trades to ensure construction works comply with the design drawings, engineering standards, codes and specifications. This position will be project assigned and will be located in Sicamous, BC.

What You'll Do Here:

1. Meet daily with project crews to review the production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment, and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
2. Collect, coordinate, and analyze shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
3. Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
4. Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
5. Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
6. Document daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
7. Notify team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommend solutions for management consideration.
8. Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
9. Remit accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
10. Manage cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
11. Review project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes.
12. Initiate and manage appropriate certificates, inspections, and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
13. Work with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins.
14. Initiate and manage any permits needed before work can begin.
15. Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedule, and crews as needed.
16. Reconcile job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
17. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

1. Post-secondary school education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management disciplines; or acceptable combination of education and previous experience.
2. A minimum of 3-5 years working as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator, ideally in project engineering or heavy civil construction environment.
3. Experience working with joint venture partnerships is an asset.
4. Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
5. Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP etc.).
6. Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
7. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
8. Flexibility to work in both field and office.

The expected pay range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000.