Job Description
EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.
Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.
Come move mountains with us!
EBC is actively seeking a Project Engineer for our Ontario civil division where he/she can utilize their extensive knowledge to contribute to the continued success and growth of the organization.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed safely, on schedule and in compliance with the contract and job cost estimates.
The ideal candidate will have experience with a variety of Civil Infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the PM in the overall planning and scheduling of project including monitoring and reporting.
- Assist the PM in all functions and operations of project including compliance with local legislative and labour requirements.
- Ensures that Company policies and procedures are followed in all aspects of project execution.
- Manage and coordinate projects within budgets.
- Assist the PM in preparing the project cost status reports in terms of percent complete, cost to date and cost forecast.
- Identify project concerns and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects. Develop a plan to minimize detrimental impacts and mitigate risks.
- Monitor the overall progress of the project on an ongoing basis and takes corrective action where necessary.
- Assist the PM in preparing budgets, forecasts and reducing risk through managing scope and contract change.
- Ensure that all scope and contract changes are submitted and approved by the client.
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring of the Company’s Safety Policy and Program.
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring of the Company’s Quality Assurance Program and related requirements.
- Manpower acquisition, Equipment Management and Material procurement.
- Assist the PM in the management of all aspects of subcontractor work execution and contracts.
- Preparation of progress billings.Assist in the collection of outstanding payments.
- Carry out site safety inspections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience.
- Technical background with professional accreditation (P.Eng./ CET) or combination of technical training and/or related experience.
- Experience in contracting industry (heavy civil preferred).
- Read, analyze, and interpret technical design drawings.
- Scheduling experience and analysis skills.
- Supervision/personnel experience.
- Computer proficiency.
- Written/oral communications.
- Presentation skills.
- Problem solving and organizational skills.
- Cost analysis, control, and reporting.
- Contracts - Commercial knowledge.
- Negotiating skills.
Skills And Attitudes Required
- Previous work experience with underground utility works, preferred.
- Previous work experience with Metrolinx and/or Basement Flooding protection program is an asset.
- Previous work experience in Civil Engineering Construction, including bridges, heavy civil construction, and/or tunneling is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary;
- 4 weeks of annual vacation;
- Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
- 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;
- Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
