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Home District / Group : MEC Transportation District

Department : Field Operations

Market : Transportation

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.

At MEC, we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today’s work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MEC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client’s objectives.

Location

This role will require your presence in Ottawa for the first 12 months of employment. After 12 months, you will be required to work in the GTA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed / installed materials and work.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and trainings.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Assist in the supervision of field operations.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Assist project engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by leadership.
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid.
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator.
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.

Qualifications

Other Requirements :

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is one of the nation's premier electrical contractors serving the industrial and transportation markets. We’ve earned an industry-wide reputation for sticking to our high standards in everything we do.

We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, learning and improving go hand-in-hand with going to work each day. You’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

If you're ready for a career that can take you places, look no further.

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