Project Engineer

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to oversee construction projects in Oakville. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with contract specifications, managing project schedules, and leading a team of engineers. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on community infrastructure while working in a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth. The company is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package and values diversity in the workplace. Join a team where your contributions will help shape the future of construction and positively affect lives for generations to come.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum three years of construction experience with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect field conditions and identify problems or inaccuracies.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Planning

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field

Licensed P.Eng. or Engineer-in-Training

Tools

Project Management Software

Document Control Systems

Job description

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

The Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

The initial assignment for this role is in Oakville.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding safe and proper work practices. Evaluate that information to devise and implement a plan based on the evaluation for carrying out the duties of this position.
• Observe functionality of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner.
• 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 in 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.
• Purchase and expedite delivery of materials; manage the material’s control operation.
• Assist site manager in implementing the project quality/assurance control program.
• Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, 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.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering.
• Must be a licensed P.Eng. or registered member as an Engineer-in-Training or eligible to register.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in construction with an emphasis on safety.
• Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of at least the following management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates, and subcontracts.
• Proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to relocate and travel as business needs arise.
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for his/her subordinates.
• Ability to access all areas of the construction site.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.