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With some duties as a construction schedule coordinator
Posted on June 27, 2024 by Employer details Whissell Contracting Ltd.
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. Engineering, general. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Construction. Construction company. Tasks: Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements. Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings. Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations. Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates. Prepare project schedules. Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials. Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites. Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors. Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions. Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities. Computer-aided design (CAD). Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Civil engineering technology (CVT). Computer and technology knowledge: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. AutoCAD. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Project. MS Word. MS Windows. Area of work experience: Project coordination. Civil engineering experience: Roads and highways. Area of specialization: Construction design and supervision. Highways and transportation. Water resources. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Willing to travel. Parking paid by employer. Public transportation is not available. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Leadership. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Gasoline paid. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Travel insurance. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Support for Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Support for mature workers: Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) . Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .- LocationVarious locationsCalgary, , ABLethbridge, , AB
- Salary$60,000 to $75,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 2080 hours per year
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #2977845
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Engineering, general
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Construction
- Construction company
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
- Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
- Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
- Prepare project schedules
- Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials
- Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
- Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
- Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
- Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Civil engineering technology (CVT)
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Project
- MS Word
- MS Windows
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Civil engineering experience
- Roads and highways
Area of specialization
- Construction design and supervision
- Highways and transportation
- Water resources
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Parking paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
Employment groups Help - Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2024-07-27
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