Field Engineer / Project Coordinator, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost[...]

Moving2Canada.com
Vancouver
CAD 60,000 - 80,000
Job description

Large infrastructure contractor seeking experienced and business-minded Field Engineer / Project Coordinator to work on major infrastructure project in Vancouver. The Field Engineer/Project Coordinator 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, codes and specifications. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

The Field Engineer / Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team. Responsible for assisting in delivering major infrastructure project. The Field Engineer / Project Coordinator is responsible for, but not limited to, organizing and controlling project locates, documents, and files under the direction of a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities of Field Engineer/Project Coordinator:

  • Participates in basic layout and field engineering activities and maintains lines and levels – verify as built conditions.
  • Researches and resolves drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences and errors.
  • Maintains field logs.
  • Review subcontractor shop drawings.
  • Interpret design
  • Present design discrepancies to design consultants for resolution, prepare documentation, field design change requests, etc., as required.
  • Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
  • Verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications.
  • General subcontractor coordination.
  • Prepare “as built” drawings as required.
  • Supports the Site Superintendent and Project Manager as required.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Create, maintain, and deliver all project documents and files
  • Create, and maintain, and update project locate binders
  • Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team
  • Ensures clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Reviews field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project
  • Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc.
  • Assist the PM in the review of Sub-Contractor & Supplier quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval
  • Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders
  • Ensure all required project close out documents
  • Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
  • Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations

Required Knowledge & Skills of Field Engineer/Project Coordinator:

  • Post-secondary school education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management disciplines; or acceptable combination of education and previous experience
  • A minimum of 3-5 years working as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator, ideally in project engineering or heavy civil construction environment
  • Proficient in software related to construction industry (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP etc.)
  • Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Mobility is essential, must be willing to travel to where projects are located and work a flexible work schedule (locations across Canada, often remote)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Company offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high profile projects and provides competitive compensation and benefits.

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada for consideration

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