Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit; Toronto, Oakville, Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer for heavy civil construction projects. In this dynamic role, you will oversee various aspects of project management, from understanding contract specifications to ensuring compliance and safety on-site. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, driving project success while mentoring junior engineers. This position offers a chance to work on impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure and provide essential services. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers robust training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction with a focus on safety and project engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of contract plans and inspect field conditions.
• Manage document control and prepare cost projections.
• Lead and mentor lower-level engineers on multiple projects.

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

Scheduling Software

Project Management Systems

Job description

Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Toronto, ON, CA; Oakville, ON, CA; Etobicoke, ON, CA

Requisition ID: 175803

Job Level: Mid Level

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position 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. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

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 five (5) 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 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.

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.

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.