The Site Engineer will be responsible for the safe and successful completion of Menard Canada project/s in British Columbia. This includes working with and assisting the Tender Manager and Operations Manager and supporting all levels of project staff in tender and/or construction phase of projects. The individual is to be versed in BC OHS legislation with a good working knowledge of WCB requirements.

Project Preparation:
• The Project Manager is subject to following-up various sites at the same time and assist as required Construction Superintendent & Site Manager on projects.

• Prepare Budget 0
• Contractual Review
• Link with Design Department
• In charge of all documents (HSE, Method statement, BC one call)
• Make sure that the Construction Superintendent is aware of all the particularities on the site
• Ensure that Materials and Transport have been ordered
• Make sure that the Construction Superintendent visited sites prior mobilization.

Project Supervision:
• Supervise and Train the Site Managers
• Be there at the beginning of each site to ensure the validity of the Design
parameters,
• Attend to all meeting requested by the Client
• Be the main point of contact of the Client,
• Follow the budget, P&L
• Ensure the contractual review of the project and coordinate all contractual aspects with the Project Director
• Submit the client invoicing and supervise the payment tracking with the accounting
department
• Submit the site internal rentals to the Operations Manager and Yard/Equipment
Manager
• In charge of the quality.

Health and safety:
• Ensure all HSE requirements are respected according to risk assessment and safety manual and comply with Worksafe BC regulation.
• Attend project Safety Orientation and make sure all staff and visitors have followed the Orientation prior to access the site.
• With the help of the safety officer, establish a Site Hazard Analysis prior to start of the works.
• Report accidents to HSE officer and supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Requirements

• Understanding of geotechnical principals
• General Knowledge of Ground Improvement techniques
• Knowledge of management principles involved in planning, resource distribution, leadership
techniques, production system and coordination of people
• Understanding of mathematics and their applications
• Familiarity of relevant equipment, policies, procedures to ensure public safety
• Knowledge of surveying
• Computer competences in MS office, AutoCAD, MS Project and other software required

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Continuous improvement attitude
• Well-developed critical thinking skills and mental agility
• Ability to read and understand drawings/specifications
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and schedules while maintaining safety and profitability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to ‘think on your feet’ and make quick decisions that allows the safe and profitable
advancement of projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of construction tools and equipment
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude

Abilities

• Ability to multitask in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a diverse team environment in
different geographical areas
• Ability to guide direct and motivate subordinates
• Establish and maintain good working relationships
• Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills
• Excellent verbal and written command of English

Other requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering other relevant degree
• Proven working experience in Ground Improvement or at a management level
• All professional designations in the Associations related to our geographical reach
• Maintain up to date passport
• Class 5 Drivers License
• Preference will be given to those with experience in ground improvements, pile driving,
earthworks, heavy civil, infrastructure, general contracting or oil & gas