Project Engineer

Job title: Project Engineer

About the Role As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, and you will lead a team of field and cost engineers. You will serve as the primary conduit of information between the construction manager and project team for cost, revenue, and cash-flow information, while mentoring junior staff.

What You'll Do

• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures; take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with plans and specifications; point out deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors regarding safe and proper work practices; devise and implement action plans.
• Evaluate information to devise and implement plans for duties.
• Observe functionality of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and needs for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and take corrective action; implement lockout/tagout procedures safely.
• 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 new issue drawings and contract documents; maintain doc control log; review for change conditions; quantify impact; distribute updates to field.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and quarterly cash flow projections from project management systems.
• Purchase and expedite delivery of materials; manage material control operations.
• Assist the site manager in implementing the project quality/assurance control program.
• Improve project operations by recommending 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; read and understand plans and specifications; work with numerical data as required.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience/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 of management systems: accounts payable/receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts.
• Leadership and management of people, strong communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to relocate and travel as business needs arise.
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for subordinates.
• Ability to access all areas of the construction site.

Nice to Have

• Experience coordinating multiple projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive improvement mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Compensation: $97,142/yr - $130,000/yr (actual compensation subject to variation by education, experience, skillset, and location).
• Comprehensive benefits package including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans for employees and dependents; voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability; retirement plans with matching; and generous paid time off.
• We offer relocation opportunities and a culture that emphasizes growth and development across Eastern Canada District.