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Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you will be the primary and lead engineer on the Project, and report directly to the Project Manager. You will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. You main functions will include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting, and you will play an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.

District

Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location The initial assigned for this role will be in the GTA. Candidates can or may be asked to start in Estimating before starting on a project.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering

Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision

Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work

Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages

Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data

Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets

Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)

Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training

Order and schedule material deliveries

Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite

Supervise field operations

Office Engineering

Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents





Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations

Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use

Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested

Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others

Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums

Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management

Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager

Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Estimating

Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid

Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator

Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, construction management, or related

Must be a licensed P.Eng. or registered member as an Engineer-in-Training or eligible to register

3+ years' construction field experience

Ability to travel and relocate as needed

Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written,



and verbal communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail 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 chance in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

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.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

📌 Field Engineer - Ontario (Winnipeg)
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