Entry Level Field/Office Coordinator/Engineer - Eastern Canada District - 2027

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field/Office Coordinator/Engineer for the Eastern Canada District in Oakville, ON. The role supports field operations, office coordination, and estimating activities across projects nationwide.

You will gain exposure to drawings, schedules, takeoffs, and bid preparation, with relocation and travel opportunities as needed. The position requires 0-2 years of relevant experience, a civil engineering degree or similar, and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• 0-2years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor's or a college degree in civil engineering or similar.
• The candidate must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and devote the necessary time to the work.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Strong interest in the construction industry.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Can effectively perform the assigned tasks in various work environments and on different terrains (including various weather conditions).
• Ability to work outside on a rotation schedule, or to relocate.
• Have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: Work closely with superintendent, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries, ensure the quality of field operations.
• Office Coordinator: Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change, build schedule, track costs, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Estimating: Perform takeoffs, review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Time management

Oral and written communication

Relocation willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or college degree in civil engineering or similar

Job description

Entry Level Field/Office Coordinator/Engineer - Eastern Canada District - 2027

Location:

Oakville, ON, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Requisition ID:181782

Job Level:Entry Level

Department:Field Operations

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Coordinator, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

This opportunity will support projects across the country in large cities and small towns. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

Responsibilities

New graduates may be required to perform a variety of engineering and construction tasks based on their assignment. The role of Field Coordinator is diversified and is mainly categorized in three main areas.

• Field Operations:Work closely with superintendent, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries, ensure the quality of field operations
• Office Coordinator:Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change, build schedule, track costs, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Estimating:Perform takeoffs, review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid

Qualifications

• 0-2years of relevant industry experience preferred
• Bachelor's or a college degree in civil engineering or similar
• The candidate must have a strong work ethic
• Must be able to meet deadlines and devote the necessary time to the work
• Strong organization and time management
• Strong interest in the construction industry
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Can effectively perform the assigned tasks in various work environments and on different terrains (including various weather conditions)
• Ability to work outside on a rotation schedule, or to relocate
• Have a valid driver's license

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $79,000/yr -$85,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.