Who we are

Kenaidan is an employee owned general contractor building heavy civil/structural concrete, water works and ICI projects and we're looking to build on our team.  We offer exceptional opportunities including career development and training through our Kenaidan Centre for Learning and grow from within potential for skilled, motivated construction professionals. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:

• Top wages
• Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
• Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
• Employee Share Ownership
• Vacation and Sick/FR days

We currently have an opening in the Greater Toronto Area for a:

Project Engineer

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Role:  In this position the incumbent will spend time in various areas of the operational side of the company as outlined below.   The goal of this position is to provide recent graduates with exposure to various aspects of the business before they move into a traditional role in Field Operations, Project Management or Estimating.  

Responsibilities: The timing, order and format of each assignment will vary depending on the prior experience of the incumbent and the availability of assignments:

Assignment 1:

Working on site as a junior Project Coordinator, under the direct supervision of an experienced Project Coordinator, the incumbent will gain a thorough understanding of Specifications, Contract Drawings, Shop Drawings and coordination of Contract and Shop drawings.  In this time the incumbent would also learn how the coordination of drawings contributes to the smooth progress of work on a project.

Assignment 2: 

Working on the tools with our field crews in either concrete or mechanical to gain an understanding of how our self-performed operations work.

Assignment 3:

Working on site as a Field Coordinator, the incumbent will assist the Site Supervisor in planning, coordination and lay-out of construction activities.

Education:
Degree/Diploma in a construction related discipline.

Skills & Experience:

• Construction related experience an asset;
• General construction knowledge including blueprint reading;
• Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet, project planning, AutoCAD);
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong Organizational skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Knowledge of survey equipment (i.e. total station, level, transit, laser level) would be an asset.

Working Conditions:
Located on site, personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety boots) required at all times when on site. 
 

Think you’re the right fit? Apply today! We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Check in regularly for new opportunities on our website or stay up to date by following our social media platforms: LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter

Kenaidan is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us.  Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. to provide resumes to this or any other job posting will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.  Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.