Project Engineer

Job Description

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Together with the Project Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible for the technical execution of the work on site. He ensures communication between the various work teams, manages technical information related to the project and ensures compliance.

Management

• In collaboration with the Project Manager, manage all work activities on site.
• Provide support to the Project Manager for insurance claims.
• Prepare work cycles and develop detailed work schedules.
• Supervise project facilities and site development.
• Supervise suppliers, including turbine manufacturers, with respect to specifications, execution procedures and quality.
• Follow up on technical relations with professionals and subcontractors, in collaboration with the Work Coordinators.
• Prepare internal meetings on worker productivity, analyze the rate of production specific to the various types of work and trades, and issue the progress report to management.
• Ensure design follow-up with the consulting engineers, in collaboration with the Works Coordinator of the field of expertise concerned.

Documentation

• Prepare estimates with the Coordinators of the relevant trades, contract documents and payment claims.
• Update registers of technical documentation, general and technical data related to the projects, and ensure the control and conformity of the documents.
• Verify the validity and obtain the necessary permits at the beginning of the work.
• Forward drawings issued for construction and oversee changes to final drawings related to the project.
• Finalize the Monthly Report (MMM) with the help of the Coordinators and the Superintendent.
• Ensure the completion of deliverables at the end of the project according to the progress of the work.
• Finalize and transfer the contractual quality documents to the customer.

Health & Safety

• Conduct site inspections prior to commencement of work.
• Develop, in collaboration with the Site Health and Safety Advisor, the site safety program and participate in safety meetings and training sessions.
• Provide information relevant to the follow-up of OHS incidents to the Project Manager's representative.
• Participate, in collaboration with the Site Health and Safety Advisor, in the preparation of initial occupational risk analyses.
• Collaborate with the Prevention Officer to ensure that all rules are respected on the site.

Quality control

• Participate in the realization, implementation and application of the quality plan.
• Conduct regular internal quality audits.
• Support and approve the preparation of execution procedures, ensure their implementation and review with Coordinators and subcontractors.
• List the good practice manuals needed for the project and ensure their implementation.
• Ensure that building materials are inspected upon delivery and that reports are duly completed when required.
• Ensure verification of the work by site engineers and subcontractors and carry out the necessary inspections in accordance with the approved execution procedures.
• Resolve non-conformities and problems on site and monitor corrective actions to be taken.

This role could be for you if you have

• Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Construction engineering bachelor’s degree.
• Member of a Canadian Professional Engineer Association – an asset (depending on provinces).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role; experience in renewable energy projects is an asset.
• Ability to communicate in both French and English, orally and in writing, to interact with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, partners and colleagues nationally.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project.
• High geographical mobility.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Excellent management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative, autonomy and leadership.
• Excellent team management and conflict resolution skills.
• High administrative rigor.
• Ability to adapt to a high‑stress environment and weather fluctuations on a construction site.

Benefits

• A minimum of 4 weeks of vacation starting on day one.
• Personal days you can use whenever needed.
• A competitive group insurance benefits package.
• Group RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.
• Employee Share Ownership Program – become a partner in our success.
• Support for your professional development and career growth.
• Monthly cellphone allowance.
• Various mobility allowances and premiums to support your work.