Field Engineer

Aecon-EBC Ladore General Partnership is in a partnership consisting of Aecon and EBC to deliver the Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade located in Campbell River, British Columbia. BC Hydro awarded the contract to Aecon-EBC. The goal of the project is to provide safe and reliable power to the communities of Vancouver Island while managing the flood risk. Some of the work includes replacing three new spillway gates, a new hoist tower, and deck structure.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Field Engineer is responsible for assisting in the planning, supervision, and execution of construction projects mainly related to Marine Works and Civil Works. The Ladore Project is located on Vancouver Island in Campbell River, BC.

What You'll Do Here:

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment, and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collects, coordinates, and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling, identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or processes that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews project specifications for quality control at the beginning of work, during the project work, and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections, and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule, and crews as needed.
• Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary school education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management disciplines; or acceptable combination of education and previous experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years working as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator, ideally in project engineering or heavy civil construction environment.
• Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to the project.
• Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g., Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP, etc.).
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Flexibility to work in both field and office.
• Valid BC driver’s license.

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000-$85,000.