Mid-Level Career Move: Field Engineer Position Available at Kiewit Energy Canada!

Field Coordinator 

Location: Edmonton, AB 

Job Level: Mid Level

Pay: Competitive

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate for bid preparation.
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator.
• Perform material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.
• 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.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Assist Engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittal or transmittal to stakeholders.
• 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 others.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3+ years of construction field experience.
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers.

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES

• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations, and conditions may vary.