Field Engineer / Project Coordinator, Foundations | Civil Contractor

Field Engineer / Project Coordinator, Foundations Civil Contractor

Posted 5 days ago

Civil contractor focused on infrastructure projects across Canada

Large ground engineering civil contractor seeking a Field Engineer / Project Coordinator for civil projects

Compensation : $70-80k, depending on experience level. Dependent on experience and education. The client is a progressive company offering employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

You will be part of a team for one or more projects working closely with cross-functional project teams including Superintendents, Estimators, Project Managers, Sub-contractors and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Projects are mainly heavy civil. Role itself could entail being based onsite or head office pending on work type and volume.

Key Responsibilities :

Site role :

• Assisting Project Managers & Superintendents to ensure that delivery of critical elements are expedited and coordinated;
• Read plans / drawings and specification and ensure work adheres to these.
• Work closely with crew’s onsite.
• Processing subcontracts and purchase orders, as well as assisting with progress claims;
• Prepare and submit daily time sheets, quantity reports and safety paperwork.
• Create and manage site documentation such as RFI’s, quality checklists etc.
• Process all change orders, including assessing cost and schedule impact;
• Performing routine site visits, inspections and attending site meetings as requested by Project Manager, documenting and distributing associated meeting minutes;

Head Office :

• Assist in and carry out construction estimates using Bid2Win estimating software;
• Work with project manager to ensure project costing is accurate and timely;
• Assist in maintaining and implementing our H&S program.
• To provide an environment of respect, wellness and career growth for all staff
• To schedule, budget, quality and service

Required Knowledge and Skills :

• Completion of Construction Management Diploma at BCIT or similar education;
• 2+ years’ experience working in construction project management, field experience an asset;
• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.
• Familiarity with drawing reviews, contract administration, document management, scheduling software, change order procedures
• Some experience or desire to lead projects directly on your own;
• Excellent organizational, time management, verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with a variety of people;
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word;
• Experience using MS Project, Bid2Win and Eclipse Software an asset.;
• The ability work in a team environment.

To be successful in this position, you will be a motivated and professional individual with a strong interest in developing your project management and leadership skills.

Your success can be attributed to your strong interpersonal skills and ongoing focus on developing your soft skills’ to meet company objectives while demonstrating shared values of integrity, honesty, energy and teamwork

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