Field Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 172312

Job Level:
Entry Level

Home District/Group:
MEC Transportation District

Department:
Field Operations

Market:
Transportation

Employment Type:
Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Field Engineer/Coordinator, you will have the opportunity 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.

Your main functions will include contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and project reporting.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems' construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.
At MEC we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today's work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MEC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client's objectives. We selfperform most disciplines providing time, cost, and scheduling efficiencies, as well as inhouse expertise, resulting in seamless performance for our clients.

LOCATION:

This person will work on a large transit rail project in Toronto, ON.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

_ Field Engineering:
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Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.
Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of asbuilt data.
Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's).
Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and trainings.
Order and schedule material deliveries.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
Assist in the supervision of field operations.

_Office Engineering:
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Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
Assist project engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by leadership.
Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
Assist in generating change orders and asbuilt data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.

_Estimating:
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Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid.
Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator.
Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
1 years of construction field engineering experience.
Experience working on electrical construction projects is a plus.
Working knowledge of reading engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site.
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Other Requirements: