Job Description

Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd (VanPile), a multi-discipline construction company, is one of the largest marine general contractors in Canada. Since 1913, our employees have built many of the major marine facilities along the coastline and inland waters of British Columbia. VanPile is a B.C. owned and operated company. Read more about us at

As an integral member of our Engineering team, you will contribute to the growth of new markets and continued development of innovative construction techniques to maintain our competitive advantage as a major player in the marine construction industry.

Responsibilities

OFFICE DUTIES

- Assist Estimating Team in winning work for VanPile.

- Participate in the development of various types of estimates from conceptual estimates for proposals and early conceptual studies, to detailed estimates for projects.

- Review tender documents to determine scope of work and perform quantity take-offs.

- Assist in the maintenance of files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current information on prices from suppliers.

FIELD DUTIES

- Participate in the management of construction work programs and ensure accuracy and adherence to, plans, designs and specifications of the project.

- Prepare progress reports and risk assessments.

- Assist in managing procurement and logistics of projects, including the contracts, variations, direct labour, plant and equipment.

- Identify and advise the Project Manager promptly of conditions, which may affect the project scope or the client\'s interests

- Provide input into design processes and/or construction methods.

- Review and comment on changes in specifications and plans, work techniques and materials.

- Verify that all completed work conforms with applicable codes and project specifications, drawings and standards.

- Field management duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

- Strong commitment to Health, Safety & the Environment.

Qualifications / Requirements

- Civil Engineering Co-op student that has completed, at a minimum, 2nd year of the Engineering program.

- Interested in pursuing a career in heavy and/or marine construction.

- Experience with heavy civil and/or marine construction projects (considered an asset).

- Knowledge of cost control, estimating and planning techniques.

- Use of computer software: AutoCAD, MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills/Abilities/Attributes

The ideal candidate will have:

- High personal, professional and ethical standards.

- Initiative and sound judgment.

- A collaborative, proactive, and results oriented approach.

- Excellent relationship building skills.

- Excellent analytical and critical thinking/problem solving skills.

- Sound prioritization/time-management skills.

- Ability to identify problems/issues and generate solutions and making sound decisions using standard procedures.

The term of employment is 4-12 months beginning in January 2024 To qualify for the Co-op student position, you must currently be enrolled in the Co-op program and continuing your education after your work term.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Vancouver Pile Driving is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. does not accept and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9s from agencies. Agencies should not submit resumes in response to this posting, to Vanpile employees or any associated company location.

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