Construction Field Engineer(s)
Job Description
Location:
This Role is site-based at KSM Mine, Hwy 37, BC. Camp accommodations and transportation to the site are provided by Seabridge Gold from Terrace, BC. This position operates on a 14x14 day rotational schedule.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Construction Area Manager, the successful candidate(s) will be responsible for coordinating all construction activities on site, including skilled, technical, and professional contractors engaged in the development of process facilities, buildings, roads, dams, water treatment plants, power plants, maintenance and administrative buildings, and other infrastructure. This role ensures that construction projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will coordinate, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Review baseline project construction schedules, monitoring progress and performance.
Ensure timely submission of contractor progress reports, cost status updates, and other required documentation to the Project Controls Department.
Implement remedial or recovery actions as required to address deviations in cost, schedule, quality, or safety.
Ensure strict compliance with change management processes.
Coordinate risk assessments with construction contractors, internal stakeholders, and project teams.
Extract and organize data from plans, engineering reports, and specifications to support contractor and vendor management.
Collaborate with Project Services to ensure timely and accurate coordination of equipment and material deliveries, including issue management of bulk materials to contractors.
Periodically review the Construction Management Execution Plan to confirm conformity with project requirements and update as necessary.
Organize and oversee the maintenance and safe, effective use of tools, equipment, supplies, and inventories.
Assist with the compilation of construction documentation for upcoming work packages and actively participate in the Early Contractor Involvement process.
Identify contractor performance issues and collaborate with Area Construction Manager, Project Controls, Contracts Department, and other internal stakeholders to resolve them.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and building code requirements, including federal, provincial, and local regulations.
Ensure conformity with relevant industry codes of practice and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by Area Construction Manager to support project success.
Education, Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of technical expertise, leadership, and collaboration, supported by the following qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Technical Degree in Construction, with appropriate trade qualifications.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle under company insurance.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in large-scale construction site management across all trades.
Proven experience coordinating contractors and consultants.
Experience in managing technical information requests between contractors and responsible engineers.
Experience managing construction contracts and vendor services contracts.
Visible field safety leadership with the ability to drive a strong safety and performance culture.
Knowledge of construction and trade practices.
Knowledge of management concepts and industry best practices.
Experience working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and in cross-cultural settings.
Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture.
Experience implementing environmental compliance obligations.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including empathy, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural effectiveness; able to achieve consensus and foster alignment collaboratively.
High standards of professional and ethical conduct.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to keep multiple projects and teams on track.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to multitask in timeline-driven environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
