Field Coordinator/Engineer - Kiewit Foundations

Kiewit; Vancouver, Kitimat, Burnaby; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Coordinator/Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves collaborating on innovative construction projects that shape communities. You'll contribute to various phases of construction, from interpreting technical drawings to ensuring safety standards are met. With opportunities for travel and professional growth, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a team that values your input and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical and retirement plans. Make a lasting impact through your work in the construction industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Strong organization and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Perform quantity calculations and assist in field surveying.
• Coordinate work groups and supervise field operations.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal communication skills

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Passion for safety

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering

Undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering

Job description

Field Coordinator/Engineer - Kiewit Foundations

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA; Kitimat, British Columbia, CA; Burnaby, British Columbia, CA

Requisition ID: 176006

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Foundations Co

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Coordinator/Engineer, 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. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to 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

Kiewit Foundations District specializes in geotechnical solutions, including deep foundations, ground improvement, and earth retention systems. A strong local presence allows us to quickly mobilize resources and provide high-quality service.

Location

Rotational travel to the job site is required for this position. 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.

Responsibilities

Field Coordination/Engineering:
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Assist in providing solutions related to construction operations
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations

Office Coordination/Engineering:
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings and specifications
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting
• Assist engineers in preparing data for submittal to customers and vendors
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts
• Assist in project recordkeeping and correspondence functions
• Enter data into the job cost system
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data

Estimating:
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data for project preparation
• Complete a plan and specification review for assigned projects
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documentation

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Availability to start in 2025
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and employees
• Perform work safely and effectively
• Work during normal operating hours and may require overtime
• May work at various locations with varying conditions

Base Compensation: $77,220/yr - $89,271/yr
(Actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-tier medical, dental and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to our success. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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.