Project Engineer - Mass Electric Canada

Requisition ID: 168230

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on!

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Canada Co. (MECC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MECC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.

Location

Head Office is located in Oakville. 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

• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner
• Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers
• Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding safe and proper work practices. Evaluate that information to devise and implement a plan based on the evaluation for carrying out the duties of this position
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens.)
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed
• Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them
• Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections
• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
• Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed
• Assist site manager in implementing the project quality/assurance control program
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
• Observe functionality of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log
• Purchase and expedite delivery of materials; manage the material’s control operation

Qualifications

• Proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring
• Ability to relocate and travel as business needs arise
• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering
• Ability to access all areas of the construction site
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in construction with an emphasis on safety
• Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of at least the following management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for his/her subordinates

Other Requirements:

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• 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.