Project Engineer - Construction

BOREA CONSTRUCTION

Calgary

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks of vacation

Personal days

Group insurance benefits

Group RRSP with employer matching

Employee Share Ownership Program

Professional development support

Cellphone allowance

Mobility allowances

Job summary

BOREA CONSTRUCTION is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee technical progress on construction projects in Calgary, Alberta. This full-time role involves managing work activities, communicating with teams, and ensuring project compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have at least 5 years of experience in solar construction, and demonstrate exceptional communication and management skills. A range of benefits including 4 weeks vacation and support for professional development is offered.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in solar construction.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

Manage all work activities on site with the Project Manager.
Prepare detailed work schedules.
Supervise project facilities and site development.
Conduct site inspections prior to work commencement.
Develop the site safety program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Management skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership ability

Team management

Conflict resolution

Initiative and autonomy

MS Office advanced skills

Adaptability to high-stress environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Member of a Professional Engineering Association

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description

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In collaboration with the Project Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible for the technical progress of the project on site. They ensure communication between the various work teams, manage the technical information related to the project and ensure its compliance.

This role is based on a construction site on a full-time basis. It requires a high level of geographic mobility and availability to work on a rotational schedule, based on project needs.

To facilitate mobility, employees residing more than 120 km from the work site will be mobilized on site and may be eligible for certain benefits, in accordance with the company’s policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study i.e., in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering
Member of a Professional Engineering Association
5+ years of experience within the solar construction industry
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written in English
Well-developed management, negotiation and problem‑solving skills
Ability to exercise initiative, autonomy and leadership
Excellent team management and conflict resolution skills
High administrative rigor and geographical mobility
Valid driver’s license
Ability to adapt to high‑stress environment and weather fluctuations (construction site)
Advanced experience with using Microsoft Office suite, i.e., MS Project, Office, Excel, etc., and project management tools

What You Will Do To Complete This Mission Successfully

In collaboration with the Project Manager, manage all work activities on site
Provide support to the Project Manager for insurance claims
Prepare work cycles and develop detailed work schedules
Supervise project facilities and site development
Supervise suppliers, including turbine manufacturers, with respect to specifications, execution procedures and quality
Follow up on technical relations with professionals and subcontractors, in collaboration with the Work Coordinators
Prepare internal meetings on worker productivity, analyzing the rate of production specific to the various types of work and trades and issuing the progress report to management
Ensure design follow‑up with the consulting engineers, in collaboration with the Site Coordinator of the field of expertise concerned
Prepare estimates with the Coordinators of the relevant trades, contract documents and payment claims
Update registers of technical documentation, general and technical data related to the projects and ensuring the control and conformity of the documents
Verify the validity and obtain the necessary permits at the beginning of the work
Forward drawings issued for construction and oversee changes to final drawings related to the project
Finalize the Monthly Report (MMM) with the help of the coordinators and the superintendent
Ensure the completion of deliverables at the end of the project according to the progress of the work
Finalize and transfer the contractual quality documents to the customer
Conduct site inspections prior to commencement of work
Develop, in collaboration with the Site Health and Safety Advisor, the site safety program and participate in safety meetings and training sessions
Provide information relevant to the follow‑up of OHS incidents to the Project Manager’s representative
Participate, in collaboration with the Site Health and Safety Advisor, to the preparation of initial occupational risk analyses
Collaborate with the Site Health & Safety Advisor to ensure that all rules are adhered to on the site
Participate in the realization, the implementation and the application of the quality plan
Conduct regular internal quality audits
Support and approve the preparation of execution procedures, ensure their implementation and review with coordinators and subcontractors
List the approved practice manuals needed for the project and ensure their implementation
Ensure that building materials are inspected upon delivery and that reports are duly completed as required
Ensure verification of the work by site engineers and subcontractors, carry out the necessary inspections in accordance with the approved execution procedures
Resolve non‑conformities and problems on site and monitor corrective actions to be taken