Project Controls Specialist

Kiewit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to enhance project operations in the energy sector. This role involves supporting construction activities by planning and implementing management duties, as well as providing project administration to senior engineers. You will develop project schedules, manage document control, and ensure compliance with contract specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction engineering, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making a significant impact on exciting projects across Canada.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or engineering field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in project engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules and document control for multiple projects.
• Inspect work for compliance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field

Professional Engineer designation

Tools

Scheduling Software

Project Management Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 174153

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy Canada District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Project Engineer will support construction activities by planning, organizing and implementing management duties (i.e., project controls systems, engineering interface, subcontract and materials management, purchasing, scheduling). The role will provide project administration or support to a Senior Project Engineer on larger projects and manage technical and administrative staff to facilitate instruction management services.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that works on projects involving construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group is based in Calgary and Houston, offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil/structural disciplines.

Location

We are open to hiring individuals out of Calgary, AB and Edmonton, AB. However, our projects may be based anywhere in Alberta, British Columbia, and beyond. The ability to both travel and relocate as needed is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, and take corrective action as needed.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Manage document control; receive and log new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field.
• Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
• Improve project operations by recommending better methods, staffing, and procedural changes.
• Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower-level engineers.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Manage and support the project team including direct reports and others as needed.
• Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, promoting a safety-oriented approach to work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering.
• Professional Engineer designation strongly preferred.
• 5+ years experience in construction or engineering field.
• Must have a demonstrated willingness to relocate and travel as needed.
• Energy project experience is required.
• Proven abilities and skills in leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation, as well as teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for subordinates.
• Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates, and subcontracts.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines.
• 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.

We offer our full-time 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 discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.