Project Engineer

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical support on alternative delivery infrastructure projects in Edmonton. The role requires extensive experience in design or construction coordination and strong organizational and communication skills. The position includes responsibilities like managing project budgets, overseeing site queries, and supporting construction teams. This is a site-based role offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent training

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Design-build or alternative delivery model experience is required.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage Site Queries (SQs) between design and construction teams.
• Control the project budget for Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC).
• Conduct routine site visits with construction teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Time-management

Construction planning

Education

5+ years in Design or Construction coordination

Registration with APEGA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Aconex

InEight

Job description

Description Ledcor is pursuing a Project Engineer with a background in Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) on alternative delivery Infrastructure projects. Our Infrastructure division is expanding and working on some very exciting projects. Interacting with a wide range of operations and project staff at all levels, you will provide technical support in the implementation of project and divisional management plans to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. You are a self‑motivated, problem solver and continuously look for innovative solutions that can be utilized on projects.

We provide a competitive total compensation package, excellent training, benefits, RRSP and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company.

Come join our True Blue team today!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review and manage Site Queries (SQs) from the field, acting as the key interface between design consultants and construction teams to ensure timely resolution of issues in compliance with the contractual requirements.
• Manage the review, distribution, and filing of Approved for Construction (AFC) drawings and maintain current versions by incorporating updates from Site Queries (SQs) and Design Change Notices (DCNs) to ensure construction teams use the latest information.
• Control the project budget for Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC), including weekly tracking of consultant fees to support forecasting and trend analysis; recommend project process improvements and optimizations based on observed trends.
• Conduct routine site visits with construction teams to support engineering issue resolution and identify schedule‑critical tasks, enabling prioritization of the design consultant’s ESDC resources.
• Manage junior design coordinators including allocation of tasks and review of work to ensure ESDC project objectives are met.

Qualifications:

• Design‑build or other alternative delivery model experience is required.
• Registration with APEGA (Member in Training or Professional Member) considered an asset.
• 5+ years in Design or Construction coordination, or similar.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication skills, confident interacting with key contacts in verbal and written form.
• Strong computer background including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Smartsheet considered an asset).
• Knowledge of main construction office processes: project set up; subcontract management; change management; RFIs (request for information) and technical reviews; project closeout.
• Experience with construction planning and management software is an asset (Aconex, InEight, etc.).
• Ability to identify problems/issues and generate solutions and make sound decisions using standard procedures.

Working Conditions:

• This is a site based position.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long‑standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion, and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB