Field Engineer / Layout Engineer, Buildings | Concrete Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Field Engineer to join a prominent construction project in Vancouver. This role involves managing project documentation, maintaining communication, and ensuring timely delivery of structural works, contributing to the successful execution of various construction projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in concrete forming and possess a degree in engineering or a related field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience supporting project delivery.
• Concrete forming/placement experience required.
• Familiar with construction methods and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering construction projects focusing on structural works.
• Create and maintain project documents and files.
• Effectively communicate project information to the team.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering or Project/Construction degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Formwork contractor seeking experienced and business-minded Field Engineer / Layout Engineer for a large RC-frame mixed use project in Vancouver. Salary $80,000 - $100,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.The Field Engineer is an integral member of the project team. Responsible for assisting in delivering construction projects of varying size and complexity. Focusing on structural works including formwork, concrete foundations and suspended slabs, rebar and architectural structures etc. The Project Coordinator is responsible for, but not limited to, organizing and controlling project locates, documents, and files under the direction of a Project Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities of Field Engineer:

• Capable and can bring some of their own experience and ideas
• Pour tracking, how much concrete has been poured on a day to day basis and calculating the contact m2
• Setting out and preparing project locates as required
• Creating and maintaining RFI’s
• Creating and maintaining PO numbers,
• Tracing deliveries and returns
• Ensuring team meetings are conducted weekly/daily
• Create, maintain, and deliver all project documents and files
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team
• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner
• The Field Engineer will communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others.

Qualifications of Field Engineer:

• Engineering or Project/Construction degree, relevant experience
• The Field Engineer will have 4+ years of experience supporting the delivery of projects
• Concrete forming/placement experience required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of products
• Familiarity with construction methods and the building codes
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills

Management Expectations:

• The Field Engineer is willing to take part in additional specialty training for tools, equipment, instruments, and safety.
• Keen to take on responsibility and complete tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Clearly understand the job description and perform their responsibilities adequately.