Associated Engineering

Title: Project Assistant (Highways) Location: Vancouver BC CA Job Description: The opportunity: Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Assistant (Highways) to join our team in our Vancouver, Kelowna, or Victoria office. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining effective relationships with government agencies, contractors, suppliers, project teams, and the public to support the successful delivery of quality work. Acting as a liaison throughout project implementation, you will collaborate with the Ministry of Transportation staff, contractors, and their representatives before and during project execution to foster strong working relationships, coordinate project activities, and ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively. What we offer: - Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position - Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews - Salary range of: $75,000- $110,000 - Matching company pension program, increasing over time - Comprehensive benefits including: - Health/dental/vision coverage - Fitness allowance - Employee and family assistance programs - Mental health supports - Paid time off so that you can recharge including: - Generous paid vacation - Paid office closure over December holiday break - Industry leading paid sick time - Maternity/paternity leave top up program - Ongoing support for your professional development and growth - Active Young Professional group - Formal mentoring programs - Paid professional development hours - Capacity building seminars - Engineer In Training programs - Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events - Company-wide social events - Regular lunch-and-learns - Community volunteer opportunities What you’ll do: - Conduct surveys in support of field services projects and construction activities. - Perform inspections to verify compliance with project specifications, standards, and quality requirements. - Complete measurements and quantity calculations for project tracking, reporting, and payment purposes. - Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily project activities. - Support Quality Management programs through the completion of inspections, audits, and quality assurance/quality control activities. - Coordinate and oversee materials testing to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and standards. - Assist in the administration, coordination, and management of field services work. - Provide direction and oversight to day labour crews on routine and small-scale projects. - Perform a variety of office, accounting, and administrative duties to support project delivery and operational requirements. Does this sound like you? - Minimum one (1) year of experience in highway construction, paving, or transportation infrastructure projects, supported by construction-related education in areas such as surveying, design, materials, hydraulics, asphalt technology, or a related discipline. - Knowledge of highway construction methods, paving practices, maintenance standards, and the Ministry's Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. - Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, policies, and regulatory requirements. - Experience administering construction contracts, monitoring contractor performance, and resolving complex issues with contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. - Understanding of Quality Management systems, quality assurance/quality control processes, auditing practices, and construction inspection procedures. - Working knowledge of highway surveying, construction layout, materials testing, traffic management, public safety requirements, and construction equipment. - Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and safe work practices applicable to construction environments. - Understanding of engineering principles related to materials, structures, geology, and hydraulics, and their application to transportation infrastructure projects. - Demonstrated ability to track project costs, monitor budgets, coordinate multiple priorities, and support the successful delivery of construction projects. - Valid Class 5 Driver's License with an acceptable driver's abstract, and the ability to travel throughout British Columbia and work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions. About Us: At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada. As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work. Our company culture is shaped by: - Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at! - A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities! - We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other! What’s next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!   Want more information? - Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn - Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

Title: Construction Project Supervisor (Highways) Locations: Vancouver, Kelowna, or Victoria Hybrid Job Description: The opportunity: Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Construction Project Supervisor (Highways) to join our team in either our our Vancouver, Kelowna, or Victoria office. In this role you will be responsible for construction management and supervision, quality management and assurance, contract administration, civil inspection, and construction survey services to clients including the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, BC Hydro, major municipalities, and developers across British Columbia. What we offer: - Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position - Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews - Salary range of: $100,000 - $140,000 - Matching company pension program, increasing over time - Comprehensive benefits including: - Health/dental/vision coverage - Fitness allowance - Employee and family assistance programs - Mental health supports - Paid time off so that you can recharge including: - Generous paid vacation - Paid office closure over December holiday break - Industry leading paid sick time - Maternity/paternity leave top up program - Ongoing support for your professional development and growth - Active Young Professional group - Formal mentoring programs - Paid professional development hours - Capacity building seminars - Engineer In Training programs - Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events - Company-wide social events - Regular lunch-and-learns - Community volunteer opportunities What you’ll do: - Serve as the Project Supervisor and oversee the management of construction contracts for assigned transportation and infrastructure projects. - Monitor contractor performance, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, environmental, and contractual requirements. - Apply technical expertise in highway construction, inspection practices, grading, paving, and Ministry standard specifications to support successful project delivery - Organize, manage, and supervise day labor construction teams, including hiring workers, equipment, and materials. - Oversee project budgets by estimating, tracking, forecasting costs, and certifying payment quantities. - Conduct and record preconstruction and construction meetings, and prepare regular reports on project progress and expenses. - Collaborate with project managers and clients to resolve construction claims, disputes, and complex issues. - Implement and maintain quality management systems, including control, assurance, and auditing processes. - Lead and mentor field staff and consultants, fostering a cooperative and safety-focused team environment. - Maintain accurate project records, diaries, as-built/red-line drawings, and documentation. - Comply with all relevant safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Does this sound like you? - Bachelor’s degree or Technology diploma in Civil, Structural, Transportation, or Construction Engineering with a minimum of two years of related experience - Extensive experience managing construction contracts, resources, and supervising field staff. - Proven track record of delivering complex highway or transportation infrastructure construction projects. - Strong familiarity with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTT) Standard Specifications and contract administration procedures. - Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar construction budgets and schedules. - Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills. - Practical knowledge of quality management systems and construction inspection practices. - Solid understanding of construction surveying, quantities, and digital terrain models (Civil 3D / CAiCE considered an asset). - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar desktop productivity tools. - Willing and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, travel across British Columbia, and work away from home as project needs require. - Valid Class 5 Driver's License About Us: At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada. As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work. Our company culture is shaped by: - Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at! - A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities! - We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other! What’s next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!   Want more information? - Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn - Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.