Earthworks Field Project Coordinator / Field Engineer

NES Fircroft; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Field-based role

Travel across project locations

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Earthworks Field Project Coordinator / Field Engineer to support a major energy infrastructure program in Alberta. This field-based role involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing civil earthworks in conjunction with field teams, engineers, and contractors.

You will review civil designs, develop cost estimates, manage QA/QC, track costs and schedules, and support procurement across multiple project locations in Alberta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• P.Eng. or CET designation is highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of civil construction/earthworks experience.
• Experience with project controls, cost forecasting, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Review civil designs for roads, pads, crossings and related infrastructure.
• Develop Class 3, 4, 5 cost estimates for civil projects.
• Support bid packages, contractor engagement and RFP processes.
• Manage QA/QC programs, field inspections and turnover documentation.
• Monitor costs, schedules, forecasting, and project controls.
• Coordinate RFIs, field directives, and change management.
• Assist procurement and material management activities.
• Liaise with engineering and geotechnical teams for design and planning.
• Support constructability reviews and KPI reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Strong communication

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Power BI

CAD software

PMP (asset)

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Tech Diploma

P.Eng. / CET designation desirable

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Power BI

CAD software

Job description

Contract Earthworks Field Project Coordinator / Field Engineer

Location: Christina Lake, AB, CA

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Field Project Coordinator / Field Engineer to support a major energy infrastructure program in Alberta. This is a long-term contract opportunity with an initial 12-month term and strong potential for extension.

This position will play a key role in the planning, coordination, execution, and oversight of civil and earthworks projects, working closely with field construction teams, engineering groups, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide input on civil designs for roads, pads, crossings, and related infrastructure.
• Develop Class 3, 4, and 5 cost estimates for civil construction projects.
• Support bid package preparation, contractor engagement, and RFP processes.
• Manage project quality requirements, including QA/QC programs, field inspections, turnover documentation, and ITP sign-offs.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, forecasting, and project controls activities.
• Coordinate change management activities, including RFIs and field directives.
• Complete material take-offs and support procurement and material management activities.
• Liaise with engineering and geotechnical teams regarding civil designs, specifications, and construction planning.
• Perform settlement assessments and support earthworks risk evaluations.
• Participate in contractor progress meetings and performance reviews.
• Support constructability reviews and multidisciplinary project planning.
• Develop and maintain project KPIs, reporting dashboards, and data tracking tools.
• Provide technical support to field supervision and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, or equivalent related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation is considered highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil construction, earthworks, field engineering, or project coordination.
• Strong understanding of civil construction practices, earthworks execution, and project delivery.
• Experience supporting large industrial, energy, mining, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of project controls, cost forecasting, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Power BI, and related project reporting tools.
• Experience with CAD software is considered an asset.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment, and comfortable working independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and contractor coordination skills are essential.

Additional Information

• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Field-based role with travel requirements across project locations.
• Safety-sensitive position.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.