Structural Field Representative

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Structural Field Services Representative. This role involves overseeing structural compliance in construction, coordinating with various stakeholders, and conducting field reviews. Candidates should have a deep understanding of structural engineering and be adept at collaborating with design professionals and contractors. Experience with building codes and strong communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Principal understanding of structural engineering concepts and systems.
• Broad understanding of mechanical, electrical, and architectural systems.
• Experience in construction-related design-phase review.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are constructed in compliance with the design.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Conduct regular structural field reviews.

Skills

Understanding of structural engineering concepts

Coordination with multi-discipline teams

Familiarity with building codes

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists in our Vancouver office for an intermediate level Structural Field Services Representative to become part of a dynamic group providing professional services to our clients in the Buildings sector. This role will report to the Construction Administration (CA) team lead and will work collaboratively with the multi-discipline CA team.

The ideal candidate will have a principal understanding of structural engineering concepts and systems and a broad understanding of other buildings' systems i.e. mechanical, electrical and architectural.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Field Services tasks on behalf of design professionals to ensure that projects are constructed in compliance with the design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate design professionals with subconsultants, clients, contractors, authorities, field staff, utility companies, public agencies, and general public.
• Coordinate with project design teams to complete construction-related design-phase review including constructability, cost, and construction sequencing and scheduling.
• Manage construction administration related processes and document controls through Tender, Construction and Post-Construction services.
• Coordinate with design disciplines to complete delegated professional services during construction phase including coordination and scheduling of field review and reports, and processing of RFIs, site instructions, change orders, shop drawings, submittals, progress claims, deficiency lists, commissioning participation, closeout documentation, warranty period documentation.
• Review structural shop drawings and submittals for consistency with design intent, building code compliance, and constructability, and coordinate reviews with the structural design team.
• Conduct regular structural field reviews to verify conformity with structural drawings and specifications, with a focus on critical elements such as foundations, lateral systems, transfer elements, seismic detailing, and structural interfaces.
• Document structural field observations, identify non-conformances, and issue formal reports and recommendations for corrective action.
• Participate in internal project close-out activities and providing construction-phase lessons learned.
• Review and track structural change orders, contractor proposed substitutions, and cost impacts related to structural systems.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with construction company partners.
• Understand and comply with regulations governing design professionals in the jurisdiction of the project.
• Lead internal continuing education sessions for Stantec Buildings staff on Construction Administration best practices.
• Contribute to a “safety first