Job Description
What is the Opportunity?Reporting to the Project Manager, the Field Engineer will provide information to the project management team and sub-trades to ensure construction works comply with all the design drawings, engineering standards, codes, and specifications.We have multiple positions open to service current and future work throughout Western Canada. This position is a full-time opportunity that will be project-based.What Youll Do Here:Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment, and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling.Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.Evaluates daily production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance.Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration.Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work, and after work completes.Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections, and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.Works 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.Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule, and crews as needed.Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.What You Bring to the Team:Education: Post-secondary school education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management disciplines; or an acceptable combination of education and previous experience.
Experience: Field Engineer or Project Coordinator experience, ideally in a project engineering or heavy civil construction environment.
Knowledge: Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to the project.
Skills: Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP etc.). Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
Work Environment: Flexibility to work in both field and office.
The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000.