Aecon Group Inc

Field Engineer

Aecon Group Inc • $70K — $95K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years experience as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator in heavy civil construction.
  • Strong knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, and drawing specifications.
  • Proficiency in construction-related software like Primavera, AutoCAD, and SAP.
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to work both in the field and office settings.

Responsibilities

  • Meet daily with project crews to confirm production schedules and resource availability.
  • Collect and analyze shop drawings and project data to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Provide technical input for project planning and identify risks that could impact budget or scheduling.
  • Evaluate project performance by tracking daily production, schedules, and budgets.
  • Notify team members of schedule changes and recommend solutions.
  • Manage project cost coding and collaborate with finance on reporting.
  • Review project specifications for quality control throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with multiple positions open across Western Canada.
  • Opportunity to engage in a variety of projects, enhancing professional growth.
  • Collaborative team culture working alongside experienced project managers and crews.
  • Potential for additional responsibilities and diverse tasks throughout project phases.
Full Job Description
What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Field Engineerwill 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. We have multiple full-time positions open to service current and future work throughout Western Canada.

What You'll Do Here:
  • Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
  • Collects, coordinates, and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
  • Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
  • Evaluates daily production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
  • Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration.
  • Perform additional assignments per management's direction.
  • Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
  • Reviews project specifications for quality control at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections, and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
  • Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
  • Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
  • Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.


What You Bring to the Team:
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
  • Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g., Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP etc.).
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
  • Flexibility to work in both field and office.
  • Valid Alberta driver's license.

About Aecon Group Inc

Aecon Group Inc. is a Canadian construction company that provides a range of services to clients in the infrastructure, energy, and mining sectors. The company's services include construction, engineering, procurement, and project management. Aecon has completed a number of high-profile projects in Canada, including the construction of the CN Tower and the Vancouver SkyTrain. Founded in 1957, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Learn more about Aecon Group Inc
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1877
* Ladders Estimates

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