Project Engineer

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

Job summary

A prominent construction company is seeking a Project Engineer in Edmonton, Canada. The role involves managing project budgets, resolving site queries, and overseeing construction plans. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in design or construction coordination along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position is site-based and offers a diverse workplace culture with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Design-build or other alternative delivery model experience is required.
• 5+ years in Design or Construction coordination or similar.
• Registration with APEGA considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage Site Queries from the field.
• Manage the review and distribution of Approved for Construction drawings.
• Control the project budget for Engineering Services During Construction.

Skills

Design-build experience

5+ years in Design or Construction coordination

Exceptional organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of construction office processes

Experience with construction management software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Aconex

InEight

Job description

Overview

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.

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 maintains 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; recommends 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 generates solutions and makes 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 ID page.