Field Coordinator - Kiewit Foundations District

Kiewit Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations District is seeking a Field Coordinator in Calgary to lead field operations, ensure safety, and support project planning and reporting. The role reports to a Project Engineer or Project Manager and involves coordinating work, reviewing plans, and guiding field crews.

The position requires a background in civil engineering or construction management, readiness to travel, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' construction field experience.
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Strong organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and supervision.
• Perform quantity takeoffs by measurements and completed work percentages.
• Assist in preparing work plans and packages.
• Support field surveying and layout, including elevation and control points.
• Compile and verify daily labor timesheets and JHA’s.
• Participate in safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and trainings.
• Order and schedule material deliveries; plan and coordinate work groups.
• Supervise field operations and provide field support to subcontractors.
• Assist Engineers with data for submittals and transmittals to customers and vendors.
• Assist in preparing purchase orders, subcontracts, and cost reporting.

Skills

Construction field experience

Engineering leadership

Travel & relocation willingness

Interpersonal communication

Team orientation

Organization & time management

Safety focus & ethics

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering / Construction Management or related

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Field Coordinator - Kiewit Foundations District

Location: Calgary, AB, CA

Requisition ID:177754

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Foundations Co

Department:Field Operations

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit'sField Coordinatorsbring big ideas, a commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer extensive 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 provide 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 do so in our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities, we rely on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.

Field Coordinators are job-site leaders in health and safety, ensuring quality reporting and craftsmanship, and that all engineering work is completed professionally and ethically. Reporting to a Project Engineer or Project Manager, your main duties will include contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and project reporting. This role serves as an advisor to Project Management on contractual, legal, and other project-related issues.

District Overview

Kiewit Foundations District specializes in geotechnical solutions, including deep foundations, ground improvement, and earth retention systems. We boast a massive and modern fleet of specialized equipment to handle any project efficiently. 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. One of the many things that makes Kiewit 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations
  
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
  
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

• 2+ years' construction field experience
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

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 discriminationand complywith 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.

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