Entry Level Field/Office Coordinator/Engineer- Eastern Canada District - 2026
- Oakville, ON, Canada
Base Compensation: $79,040/yr - $87,360/yr · Full-time
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- Base Compensation: $79,040/yr - $87,360/yr
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Original job description
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field Coordinator, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
This opportunity will support projects across the country in large cities and small towns. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.
Responsibilities
New graduates may be required to perform a variety of engineering and construction tasks based on their assignment. The role of Field Coordinator is diversified and is mainly categorized in three main areas.
- Field Operations: Work closely with superintendent, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries, ensure the quality of field operations
- Office Coordinator: Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change, build schedule, track costs, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
- Estimating: Perform takeoffs, review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid
- 0-2 years of relevant industry experience preferred
- Bachelor's or a college degree in civil engineering or similar
- The candidate must have a strong work ethic
- Must be able to meet deadlines and devote the necessary time to the work
- Strong organization and time management
- Strong interest in the construction industry
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Can effectively perform the assigned tasks in various work environments and on different terrains (including various weather conditions)
- Ability to work outside on a rotation schedule, or to relocate
- Have a valid driver's license
- 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
- Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate field construction activities, interpret drawings and specifications, prepare work plans, schedule materials, and ensure quality. Support office coordination and estimating through quantity takeoffs, schedule and cost tracking, subcontractor oversight, project reviews, and bid preparation.
Requirements
Candidates should have 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred and a bachelor's or college degree in civil engineering or a similar field. They need a strong work ethic, organization and time-management skills, effective communication, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors, relocate, meet deadlines, and work overtime or weekends as needed.
Skills
- Field Operations
- Construction Coordination
- Drawing Interpretation
- Work Planning
- Material Scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Change Management
- Scheduling
- Cost Tracking
- Subcontractor Supervision
- Estimating
- Project Data Analysis
- Organization
- Time Management
- Communication
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plans With Matching
- Paid Time Off
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Field Operations
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
- Transportation
- Highways
- Bridges
- Mass Transit
- Mining
- Hydroelectric Power
- Wind Power
- Dams
- Industrial Construction
- Drawings And Specifications
- Work Plans
- Work Packages
- Material Deliveries
- Quality Assurance
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Change Management
- Scheduling
- Cost Tracking
- Subcontractor Operations
- Estimating
- Bid Preparation
- Project Data Analysis
- Safety