Construction Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of proposals to clients for EPCM services at various stages of project execution
• Develop work plans and estimates for the CM services to support proposal development
• Develop or support in the development of site organization charts, staffing plans, execution strategies and methodology for executing CM services to support EPCM proposals for Front-End engineering studies and project execution work
• Responsible for safe work planning associated with the selection of construction execution methods, with support of the Senior CM, Project Manager and Health and Safety Manager
• Establish the project field procedures within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by jobsite conditions
• Implement the constructability process on projects, perform constructability reviews and document them
• Support Advanced Work Packaging on projects, coordinating with engineering, planning, procurement and estimating teams to align on Construction Work Package breakdowns
• Develop CWP definition to a level sufficient to develop a level three schedule
• Review construction/erection drawings and specifications for economic constructability, development of execution strategies, determining appropriate construction methods, and preempting problem areas
• Liaises with the Senior CM, and project team of design engineers, procurement, planning and scheduling and other personnel as required to ensure timely construction performance
• Affixes to the development and review of construction estimates, budgets, forecasts and schedules
• Develop site organization and staffing requirements required to execute construction activities within project schedule and acceptable costs
• Adhere to all local regulations and statutory requirements in site activities planning
• Affixes to the procurement team to review contractual agreements with suppliers, and contractors
• Ensure that the Senior CM is informed of construction concerns
• Develop and coordinate the preparation and issue of the Construction Execution Plan
• Liaise with Client team, Engineers and Contractors to deliver the project in a safe manner, on time and within budget
• Direct and monitor junior construction specialists in performance and direct activities as necessary to ensure project requirements are achieved
• Provide construction technical support to other functions as needed
• Liaise with client representatives as required to ensure shutdowns, relocations, tie ins, etc. are planned safely and in a timely manner with minimum disruption
• Participate in contractor progress, cost and safety meetings
• Recommend requirements for construction resources and strategies to meet the schedule in each area
• Cooperate with the Pre-Operational Testing Manager in the planning of transfer packages

Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering Degree or Diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in construction
• Heavy industrial EPCM projects is preferred
• Superintendent or CM experience managing projects up to $150M
• Demonstrated health and safety management focus in the planning and construction phases of project delivery
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety management procedures, safe work practices, and applicable legislation
• Well developed management principles related to planning, production methods, leadership and coordination of people and resources.
• Efficient and above average skills in report writing, presentations, planning, organization, leadership, management and administrative processes
• Strong customer/client focus with the ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate directly with the client on key issues in a timely, efficient and trustworthy manner
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to lead a team and fit into a team environment
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment, systems, tools, and technologies used in the management of construction activities