Field Engineer

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• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

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What Is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Project Manager or another Aecon designate, the Field Engineer will play an integral role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Howard Hanson project in Ravensdale, WA. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a joint venture team, constructing a large scale and complex heavy civil infrastructure project.

What You'll Do Here:

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
• Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary school education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management disciplines; or acceptable combination of education and previous experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years working as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator, ideally in project engineering or heavy civil construction environment.
• Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP etc.).
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
• Flexibility to work in both field and office.

The expected pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 USD.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance Benefits (comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensive match plan)
• Vacation -Paid Time Off
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
• This role is eligible to participate in Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP).
• Green Home Energy Benefit ( a subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)