Project Assistant

Location

Canada

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$75K - $110K / year

Seniority

Entry Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Project Assistant

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.

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