Field Engineer

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon, in partnership with EAC, has been awarded a contract to construct the new R.W. Bruhn Bridge, located in Sicamous, BC. This project will include a new four lane bridge featuring a 3-meter wide pedestrian and cyclist path, 1.9 kms of highway, intersection improvements and the removal of the old bridge. This will be an opportunity to work in the beautiful Shuswap region of South Central, BC and be part of collaborative team to deliver an important infrastructure project for the community of Sicamous and the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

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 :

• 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.
• 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 :

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