Project Engineer - Construction

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional for a pivotal role in marine construction and tunneling. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects across North America, allowing you to develop multidiscipline capabilities in marine infrastructure construction. You will be responsible for developing project schedules, managing subcontractors, and ensuring quality control processes are upheld. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to impactful projects that improve lives globally.

Benefits

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction field and design experience required.
• Knowledge of procurement, budgeting, QHSE, and contract law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term project schedules.
• Coordinate with design managers to meet milestones.
• Manage subcontractors and field QC processes.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Subcontract Management

Field QC Processes

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in engineering

Licensed professional engineer designation

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - McNally

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

McNally International is a privately owned heavy construction company that specializes in tunnel and marine construction. McNally is recognized as Canada's leading Tunnel Contractor, with experience building tunnels with a wide range of tunneling methods, for end uses including utilities (water, sewer, steam, power transmission,) and transportation (subways, traffic pedestrian walkways). On the water, we boast one of the best-equipped construction fleets in Eastern Canada; able to successfully handle a wide variety of marine construction jobs effectively and efficiently.

Location

This position will be based onsite in Halifax, NS.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining long-term project schedule
• Procurement of permanent materials
• Design of temporary works
• Coordination with D/B Design Manager as required to ensure design milestones are met
• Subcontract management
• Managing field QC processes

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or construction-related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years construction field and design experience. Knowledge of AutoCAD, CPM project scheduling, procurement, budgeting, QHSE, contract law, claims management.
• Licensed professional engineer designation is highly desirable.

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 fulltime 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 work on at McNally. With marine construction and tunneling projects across North America, you’ll be challenged and have more opportunities to grow from Day One.

Here you'll develop multidiscipline capabilities to grow your knowledge of marine infrastructure construction, waterway maintenance and creation, tunneling and other environmental coastal protection projects— all while helping people across the globe live better.

If you're looking for a career that can take you places, look no further.