Project Engineer / Coordinator, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Calgary / Toronto / Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment

General Contractor; Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Training opportunities

Job summary

Outpost Recruitment represents an infrastructure contractor seeking a Project Engineer / Coordinator to join the project team handling Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON. The role focuses on supporting bid teams during proposals and expediting design changes at the site to meet construction inquiries, while coordinating with consultants, clients and trade partners.

The ideal candidate has a degree or tech diploma in engineering, P.

Qualifications

• A Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.
• P. Eng or be working towards it.
• 4+ years of experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Experience on infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways; rail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities under time constraints.
• A proven track record of project coordination and team collaboration.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with enthusiasm for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the design-build bid team during proposal phase of large design-build projects
• Provide technical support to construction activities at the worksite, while expediting design changes for timely response to construction inquiries
• Collaborate and keep the lines of communication open when working with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients
• Utilize your passion for organization through maintenance, review and follow-up of shop drawings, RFI's, material purchase orders, change notice quotes and project completion documents
• Studies drawings and specifications issued to the field and reports to Construction Manager any ambiguities, interferences or errors found on drawings, specifications and assigned work
• Advise representatives and contractors on the interpretation of drawings and specification and advises on additional details or clarifications required from project design
• Reviews proposals for field changes and substitutions and recommends action to the Construction Manager for approval
• Verifies the accuracy of surveys and dimensions established by contractors and assists in establishing and maintaining survey benchmarks
• Define and implement inspection requirements for construction work to assure conformity to drawings and specifications
• The Project Engineer / Coordinator will demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project
• Obtains and supplies field representatives and QA/QC inspectors with applicable codes, manufacturers instructions, vendor drawings and installation procedures required for field work
• Performs any other duties that may be directed by Construction Managers
• Assures 'Red Lines' are completed within 30 days of Project completion
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Time management

Team coordination

Computer skills

Innovation

Education

Engineering degree or technology diploma

Job description

Infrastructure contractor has openings for a Project Engineer / Coordinator with infrastructure experience to join their project team in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON. Join our collaborative project team to explore and support project growth and execution. With a proven track record of coordination experience, your drive for project excellence is unparalleled. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Compensation: Competitive salary, great benefits package, training opportunities and more.

The Project Engineer / Coordinator:

• Provide technical support to the design-build bid team during proposal phase of large design-build projects
• The Project Engineer / Coordinator provides technical support to construction activities at the worksite, while expediting design changes for timely response to construction inquiries
• Collaborate and keep the lines of communication open when working with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients;
• Utilize your passion for organization through maintenance, review and follow-up of shop drawings, RFI's, material purchase orders, change notice quotes and project completion documents;
• Studies drawings and specifications issued to the field and reports to Construction Manager any ambiguities, interferences or errors found on drawings, specifications and assigned work
• Advise representatives and contractors on the interpretation of drawings and specification and advises on additional details or clarifications required from project design
• Reviews proposals for field changes and substitutions and recommends action to the Construction Manager for approval
• Verifies the accuracy of surveys and dimensions established by contractors and assists in establishing and maintaining survey benchmarks
• Define and implement inspection requirements for construction work to assure conformity to drawings and specifications
• The Project Engineer / Coordinator will demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project
• Obtains and supplies field representatives and QA/QC inspectors with applicable codes, manufacturers instructions, vendor drawings and installation procedures required for field work
• Performs any other duties that may be directed by Construction Managers
• Assures 'Red Lines' are completed within 30 days of Project completion
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

Experience:

• A Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience;
• Project Engineer / Coordinator will have a P. Eng or be working towards it;
• 4+ years of experience in a similar role is preferred:
• Experience on infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways; rail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Leadership and conflict resolution skills;
• The ability to manage competing priorities under time constraints.
• A proven track record of project coordination and team collaboration;
• Solid written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong computer skills with enthusiasm for innovation;

Ideal Project Engineer / Coordinator Candidate:

Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada for consideration

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.