Field Engineer - Vancouver Island

• Read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, contract documents and administrative project specifications to support both execution and planning activities;
  
• Inspect work daily to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and construction tolerances;
  
• Inform the Project Manager of project status, risks and developments, and collaborate with the Superintendent to review construction methods, sequencing and execution strategies.
  
• Prepare, develop, and maintain detailed construction work schedules, including baseline schedules, short-term look ahead plans, and weekly work plans;
  
• Actively monitor project progress to ensure alignment with timelines, resources, and field execution;
  
• Track progress against planned schedules, identify deviations, and support corrective actions to maintain project timelines;
  
• Order critical material with suppliers in collaboration with the Job Superintendent, ensuring alignment with scheduling priorities and site requirements;
  
• Coordinate material deliveries and monitor inventory levels to ensure continuity of work and avoid delays;
  
• Support efficient material flow and logistics planning on-site;
  
• Perform quantity tracking and cost coding for purposes of productivity analysis and accurate job cost forecasting;
  
• Monitor production outputs, labor performance, and installed quantities to support project controls and performance tracking;
  
• Contribute to data collection for forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives;
  
• Prepare daily reports related to the crew activities, construction progress, material usage, and site issues;
  
• Assist in the preparation of final records for the project, including as-builts;
  
• Organize and participate in various meetings;
  
• Establish and keep necessary communications between suppliers, sub-contractors, professionals, and clients;
  
• Assist in carrying out a variety of field duties at the job site related to the project;
  
• Contribute to enhanced scheduling, planning, and operational practices through field insights and performance tracking.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology or Industrial Engineering;
  
• Related job experience of 1-3 years in construction field engineering on Infrastructure projects;
  
• 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, operations, scheduling, logistics, or field support roles, preferably within construction, infrastructure, industrial, or production environments;
  
• Proficient at developing and managing work schedules and tracking progress;
  
• Able to coordinate resources, materials, and operational activities;
  
• Intermediate skills in written and oral English language;
  
• Willingness to travel extensively;
  
• Ability to climb, work at various heights and work outdoors in all weather;
  
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across operational and technical teams;
  
• High level of initiative, organization, and leadership in managing tasks, priorities, and workflows;
  
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam;
  
• Working knowledge of scheduling tools;
  
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and certifications.
  

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Competitive salary and other financial perks;
  
• Complete group insurance program upon entry;
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
  
• Corporate Clothing Program;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.