Field Construction Coordinator - Kiewit Energy Canada

Requisition ID: 169458

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy Canada District

Department: Field Operations

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Coordinator / Field Engineer, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Reporting to a Project Engineer or Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and project reporting. This role plays an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oil sands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group are based in Calgary and Houston offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural disciplines.

Location

We have several opportunities across Canada. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid document
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages

Qualifications

• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• 2-3+ years' construction field experience
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, a equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

Other Requirements:

• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.