Project Engineer

Position Overview

Fraser Crossing Partners, selected by the Province of British Columbia to design, build and partially finance the project, is a 50 / 50 joint venture between Aecon and Acciona. The new four-lane cable-stayed bridge over the Fraser River will provide network connections to New Westminster and Surrey, feature a centre safety median barrier and wider lanes to accommodate both passenger and commercial vehicles, and have dedicated walking and cycling lanes. The project also includes the construction of connecting roadways on the north and south sides of the bridge, grade separations on Highway 17, and the removal of the existing bridge once the new bridge is complete.

Reporting to the Project Manager or another Aecon designate, the  Project Engineer  will provide field-engineering information to the project management team and sub-trades to ensure construction works comply with all the design drawings, engineering standards, contract, codes and specifications. This is a site-based position assigned to a major infrastructure project in Surrey, BC .

What You’ll 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 analysis 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.
• Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
• Examine / inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise and take corrective actions as needed.
• 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.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineering staff and technical employees.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring to the Team :

The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000.