Project Engineer - Infrastructure Construction

Position Overview

The Project Controls Engineer will support construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing those management duties (i.

e., project controls systems, engineering interface, subcontract and materials management, purchasing, scheduling). The role will provide project administration or support to a Senior Project Engineer on larger projects and manage technical and administrative staff to facilitate instruction management services.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial.

We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

Position will begin in the GTA area but will be required to travel / relocate to various projects throughout Canada and the US.

Only candidates that are willing to go where the work is, will be considered for this role.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities.

We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.

This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Examine / inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered.

Take corrective actions as needed.

• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor;

distribute new issues to field.

• Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
• Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes.
• Act as managing project engineer / coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed
• Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering.
• Professional Engineer designation strongly recommended.
• 5+ years experience in construction or engineering field.
• Must have a demonstrated willingness to relocate.
• Infrastructure / Heavy Civil project experience is required.
• Proven abilities and skills in the following : leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for his / her subordinates.
• Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of at least the following management systems : accounts payable / accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts.

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

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.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.