Nahanni Construction Ltd. specializes in construction in cold weather and remote locations across Northern Canada. We provide construction, project management, and logistics services for remediation, industrial, and commercial projects. With more than 30 years of experience in the North, our teams deliver work safely and to a high standard of quality.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Nahanni Construction Ltd. is hiring Field Engineers / Engineering Technologists for remote construction projects, with camp accommodation and fly-in/fly-out rotations determined by project requirements.

Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with site leadership, you will support field execution, QA/QC, procurement, scheduling, client billing, and cost forecasting from planning through close-out. Responsibilities span planning through close-out across all these functions, with guidance and increasing responsibility based on experience and project needs.

This hands-on site role involves regular work in active construction areas alongside supervisors, trades, operators, surveyors, subcontractors, and client representatives. We are hiring for:

- Industrial Concrete and Mine Construction: Concrete foundations and structures, mine infrastructure and buildings, heavy civil works.
- Environmental and Remediation Projects: Mine remediation and closure, contaminated soil management, earthworks, drilling, thermosyphon installation, water management, and site rehabilitation.

RESPONSIBILITIES Field Coordination and Technical Support

- Review drawings, specifications, and work plans for constructability issues and field constraints. Coordinate technical clarifications with the appropriate designers.
- Prepare work plans, field work packages, take-offs, RFIs, and submittals. Support field supervision with sequencing and resource planning.
- Maintain current drawings, site instructions, technical records, and red-line markups. Coordinate survey information and verify installed quantities and field progress.
- Participate in safety and coordination meetings, follow project HSE requirements, and communicate hazards, constraints, and changes affecting the work.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

- Develop and implement project quality plans,



Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and inspection checklists with the project team. Coordinate required hold points, witness points, and testing.
- Complete and document field inspections against approved drawings and specifications, including formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, earthworks, and other assigned scopes.
- Coordinate third-party inspections and testing; review and maintain test results, material certificates, and inspection records. Identify deficiencies and non-conformances and track corrective actions to closure.

Project Controls and Commercial Support

- Develop and update project schedules in MS Project with the Project Manager and field team. Track progress, milestones, critical activities, and look-ahead plans; flag delays and support recovery planning.
- Track labour hours, equipment usage, installed quantities, and productivity. Reconcile field records with cost reports and identify variances against the estimate, budget, and schedule.
- Prepare and update cost-to-complete forecasts, anticipated billing, and progress reports using actual costs, commitments, remaining quantities, and input from the project team.
- Prepare monthly client progress claims and invoices for Project Manager review, including quantity reconciliation, time-and-material records, and supporting documentation required by the contract.
- Identify and document scope changes, client directions, delays, and differing site conditions. Assist with change pricing, cost and schedule impact assessments, and change request submissions.

Procurement and Subcontract Coordination

- Prepare material requisitions and subcontract scopes, obtain and compare quotations, and support purchase orders and subcontract awards in accordance with project approval requirements.
- Track long-lead items, vendor submittals, deliveries, and site inventory.



Coordinate procurement and logistics with the construction schedule and resolve shortages or delivery discrepancies.
- Support subcontractor coordination and review supplier and subcontractor invoices against purchase orders, agreements, delivery records, and completed work.

Reporting and Project Close-out

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, meeting minutes, and action logs. Maintain clear communication with the client, field team, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Compile quality records, as-built information, operation and maintenance manuals, and turnover packages. Support deficiency resolution, final quantity reconciliation, and project close-out.

REQUIREMENTS

- Degree in Engineering or diploma in Engineering Technology in a relevant discipline.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with a Canadian professional association is considered an asset.
- At least three years of relevant field engineering, quality, coordination, or project controls experience. Experienced engineers and technologists are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, prepare take-offs, and maintain accurate records.
- Experience in quality, scheduling, procurement, or cost control, with a willingness to work across all aspects of the role.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook. MS Project experience is preferred; AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Bluebeam is an asset.
- Robust organization, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and initiative to identify issues, follow through, and manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to safe work, a valid driver’s licence, and willingness to work on rotation at remote sites.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Nahanni provides competitive pay and benefits. Compensation is dependent on experience.
- Nahanni pays for and books travel to and from the project site. In addition, employees are entitled to a rotational travel allowance.
- Comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, and disability coverage.

Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Field Engineer/Engineering Technologist (Yellowknife)
🏢 Nahanni Construction
📍 Yellowknife