Field Engineer 1

at  Kiewit Corporation

Requisition ID: 172668
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Canada. As a Field Engineer you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. As an Field/Office Engineer II, 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 directly to the Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting, and you will play an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues. We are looking for people who want to work out in the field on major construction projects
In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven track record of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years’ construction experience with 3+ years being in a Field Engineer capacity

(preferably working on DOE projects)

• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures

and software programs.

• Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience in Leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

Disciplines Needed: Electrical, Structural and Mechanical Superintendents.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  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

• Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents and Field personnel
• Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer’s composite labor rates
• Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication)
• Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site

• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting with client for problem resolution and

  planning

• Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections

• Review, approve and negotiate change orders
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover
• Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes
• Ensure that all performance evaluations and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
• Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes
• Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen