Field Coordinator

EllisDon; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Field Coordinator to perform layout work accurately and coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities on construction projects. The role includes monitoring rebar installation for conformance with structural drawings and providing technical information from plans and specifications to contractors.

Candidates should have two years of construction engineering and layout experience, strong verbal and written communication, and CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Two year education beyond high school or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Minimum of two years construction engineering and layout experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to represent the company and project team in a professional manner to the Owner, Architect, related project staff and the community.
• Experience with CAD is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout work competently, accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities as required by the contract.
• Monitor installation of rebar for conformance to structural drawings.
• Provide technical engineering information and interpretation of plans, detail sheets and specifications for contractors.
• Continually find solutions to conflicts in structural/architectural/mechanical/electrical drawings and specifications by conferring with the Consultants. Co-ordinate these solutions with the various sub-trades

Skills

Layout experience

Verbal & written comms

Professional representation

Education

Two-year post-secondary education or technical training

Tools

CAD

Job description

Thinking about a change?

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Field Coordinator will:

• Perform layout work competently, accurately and efficiently
• Coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities as required by the contract
• Monitor installation of rebar for conformance to structural drawings
• Provide technical engineering information and interpretation of plans, detail sheets and specifications for contractors
• Continually find solutions to conflicts in structural/architectural/mechanical/electrical drawings and specifications by conferring with the Consultants. Co-ordinate these solutions with the various sub-trades

Is this the right role for you?

• A two year education beyond high school or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience
• A minimum of two years construction engineering and layout experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to represent the company and project team in a professional manner to the Owner, Architect, related project staff and the community
• Experience with CAD is required

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We’ll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone , at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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