Project Engineer in Halifax

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. You will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, and cash flow information. You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you.

Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping, and electrical/instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M, and conventional discipline packages.

This position requires flexibility to travel where the work is located, including fly-in/fly-out assignments across Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and oversee all phases of the project, including design schedule tracking and integration between disciplines.
• Manage project revenue, costs, cash flow, and job cost tracking/forecasting.
• Lead project engineering on moderately complex projects, including temporary engineering requirements.
• Manage permanent design, quality control, and overall design coordination.
• Administer and manage contracts and subcontracts, including responsibility for design subcontracts.
• Assist in operations and production planning.
• Train and support field and office engineers in accurate submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Develop and implement project control plans.
• Oversee and maintain the overall job schedule.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project closeout activities.
• May manage and mentor other Project Engineers.

Qualifications:

• Ability to travel.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Building Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ work experience in construction.
• Experience managing engineers.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $90,000/yr - $120,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location). We offer our full-time 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.