Field Coordinator - Rail & Transit

Stantec; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing transportation planning and traffic engineering. As a Field Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring that construction activities align with design specifications while supporting utility investigations. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects within the community, ensuring safe and efficient transit systems. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you. Collaborate with a talented team and contribute to the future of transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Experience in track construction methodologies and subsurface investigations.
• Knowledge of applicable standards like OPSS, CSA, and AREMA.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to construction activities and expedite design changes.
• Review utility drawings and report ambiguities to the Construction Manager.
• Define and implement inspection requirements for construction work.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Utility Relocation

Quality Control & Assurance

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in transportation planning and traffic engineering by starting with an excellent team and a great consultant company. We plan multi-modal connections that get people and goods moving—whether by vehicles, transit, active transportation or other modes. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team now and help us keep communities connected.

To perform this role successfully, the Field Coordinator will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Provides technical support to construction activities at the worksites, while expediting design changes for timely response to construction inquiries
• Understanding of Subsurface Utility Investigation and utility relocation.
• Meets utilities on site, as required, to assist in accurate and timely locates.
• Experience in the review of utility drawings
• Studies drawings and specifications issued to the field and reports to Construction Manager any ambiguities, interferences or errors found on drawings, specifications and assigned work.
• Reviews proposals for field changes and substitutions and recommends action to the Construction Manager for approval
• Defines and implements inspection requirement for construction work to assure conformity to drawings and specifications
• Ensures QA/QC with applicable codes, manufacturer’s instructions, vendor drawings and installation procedures required for fieldwork.
• Enthusiastic, passionate, patient and should be a critical thinker.
• Should possess good logical skills and ability to prioritize tasks depending upon the emergency situations.
• Prepare and distribute site monitoring report

Qualifications:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Track Inspection Guidelines certification is an asset
• Exposure working on rail & transit infrastructure projects
• Experience in track construction, including construction methodologies, destressing, surfacing, lining, etc.
• Knowledge of track components as needed, such as rail, ties, plates, spikes, timber crossings etc.
• Knowledge of turnout components as needed, such as switch points, frogs, plates etc.
• Experience in subsurface investigation and utility relocation, Supervision, Quality Control & Assurance
• Experience in Construction Inspection, Supervision, Quality Control &Assurance
• Experience in the field of Transportation, Structural & Geotechnical Engineering will be anasset.
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office Tools, Auto CAD, MS Project. Team Player, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under tight schedule
• Ability to understand contract fundamentals, OPSS, CSA, Metrolinx, MTO, AREMA and other applicable standards.
• Have valid Ontario driver's “G” license and access to a personal vehicle for travel.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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