Construction Engineer (Edmonton, Ab)

The Opportunity:

McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Engineer to join our team based in Edmonton, AB. In this role, you will be integral to expansion of our field construction services across a range of projects ranging from highways, urban streetscapes to remote resource roads. Working closely with our Construction and/or Project Managers, you will be the field lead on the projects to offer professional services and insight. You are a true team player who is keen on receiving professional mentorship to grow your career.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Very familiar with construction specifications, requirements and progress reporting
• Author daily inspection reports, prepare monthly progress payments and other associated Contract Administration tasks
• Prepare final details package
• Understand the hazards and safe work procedures for each task and inspection location
• Review contractor’s submissions and provide recommendations
• Report inspection issues to senior supervisor
• Write technical reports and any deliverables required
• Monitoring the quality, quantity and progress of construction activities
• Responsible for contract administration and provide on-site construction supervision /inspections
• Review materials testing results as required and communicate to Project Managers, Contractors and Agencies related to the project.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior or support staff.
• Responsible for identifying the required resources and assigning individual responsibilities on site
• Understand, commit to, and fulfill responsibilities under the McElhanney Quality Management System, ISO 9001 and all client quality, safety, and environmental management systems
• Coordinate with design team and tender preparation
• Prepare and chair on site progress meetings with clients, contractors and their sub-contractors
• Supervise site people such as surveyors, materials testers

Why Work with Us?Your CAREER and WELL-BEING are our PRIORITY.

• Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional dues, Educational Assistance, Mentorship programs, Internal Promotions, and in-house learning and training workshops, opportunities to participate in various internal committees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Maternity leave top-up and parental leave, extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
• Compensation: Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
• Safe & Healthy Working Environment: A workplace culture that is characterized by safety, respect and inclusion for all
• Achieve Work Life Balance : Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle.

What You’ll Bring:

• Ability to work remotely with long hours: 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, with fatigue relief as required by relevant Regulations.
• Must have experience with municipal, highways, bridge, construction projects; materials testing and/or survey experience is an asset
• Clean driving record and the ability to comply with client-driven D&A testing requirements
• Willingness to commit to construction projects for the duration of the project
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, registered or eligible to register with APEGA as a P. Eng
• Ability to foresee potential issues and problems so these items can be addressed and resolved
• Minimum of 7 years of field /construction related experience with preference given to Alberta Transportation experience along with other Provincial project experience.
• Exceptional organization and follow-up skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, meticulous note keeping

Key Characteristics for Best Fit:

• A self-aware individual who knows the limitations of his/her skillset and knowledge with ability to recognize when he/she should defer to the senior supervisor
• Desire to work on construction projects in various locations throughout Alberta and Western Canada
• Have a safety and quality conscious mindset.
• Enjoy working outdoors with willingness to work in adverse weather conditions and at night
• Ability to work well with contractors and thrive in team environments
• A curious individual who is eager to learn new skills, including the progression construction from drawings and specifications to a completed product.

For a full review of our projects, please visit our line portfolio: https://www.mcelhanney.com/portfolio

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As an employee owned and operated firm with over 1,100 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high level of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Department: Engineering

This is a full-time position