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