Field Coordinator - Energy Construction

Position Overview

As a Field Coordinator, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Reporting to a Project Engineer or Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and project reporting. This role plays an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that works on projects involving the construction of oil & gas facilities such as oil sands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group is based in Calgary and Houston, offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural disciplines.

Location

This position will be based in Edmonton, AB or the Elkford, BC area. We have several opportunities across Canada. 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

1. Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
2. Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
3. Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
4. Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
5. Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid document
6. Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
7. Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
8. Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
9. Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
10. Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
11. Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
12. Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
13. Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
14. Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
15. Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
16. Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
17. Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
18. Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager

Qualifications

1. 2-3+ years' construction field experience
2. Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
3. Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
4. Ability to travel and relocate as needed
5. Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
6. Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
7. Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
8. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
9. Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
10. Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
11. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
12. Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
13. 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.

We offer our full-time 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 aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.