Field Engineer / Project Coordinator, Infrastructure | Civil Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost R[...]

Outpost Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure company is looking for a Field Engineer / Project Coordinator in Vancouver. This role is essential in ensuring project compliance and successful delivery of major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and possess excellent communication and computer skills. Opportunities for career advancement and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to work on high profile projects

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator.
• Mobility is essential, must be willing to travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering information to ensure construction compliance.
• Verify completed work complies with codes and specifications.
• Prepare and manage documentation and project files.

Skills

Proficient in Primavera Scheduling software

Proficient in AutoCAD

Excellent Computer skills (MS Office)

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Civil contractor seeking experienced and business-minded Field Engineer / Project Coordinator to work on major infrastructure project in Vancouver. The Field Engineer/Project Coordinator will provide field-engineering information to the project management team and sub-trades to ensure construction works comply with all the design drawings, engineering standards, codes and specifications. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.The Field Engineer / Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team. Responsible for assisting in delivering major infrastructure project. The Field Engineer / Project Coordinator is responsible for, but not limited to, organizing and controlling project locates, documents, and files under the direction of a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities of Field Engineer/Project Coordinator:

• Participates in basic layout and field engineering activities and maintains lines and levels – verify as built conditions.
• Researches and resolves drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences and errors.
• Maintains field logs.
• Review subcontractor shop drawings.
• Interpret design
• Present design discrepancies to design consultants for resolution, prepare documentation, field design change requests, etc., as required.
• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
• Verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications.
• General subcontractor coordination.
• Prepare “as built” drawings as required.
• Supports the Site Superintendent and Project Manager as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Create, maintain, and deliver all project documents and files

• Create, and maintain, and update project locate binders
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team
• Ensures clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Reviews field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc.
• Assist the PM in the review of Sub-Contractor & Supplier quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval
• Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders
• Ensure all required project close out documents
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
• Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations

Required Knowledge & Skills of Field Engineer/Project Coordinator:

• 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
• Proficient in software related to construction industry (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP etc.)
• Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Mobility is essential, must be willing to travel to where projects are located and work a flexible work schedule (locations across Canada, often remote)
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written

Compensation & Benefits:

• Company offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high profile projects and provides competitive compensation and benefits.

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada for consideration