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Thinking about a change? Join EllisDon!

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You, as a Field Engineer, will:

• Assist superintendents with layout, verification of dimensions, and field coordination of trade contractors against design documents.
• Conduct daily field walks to document work-in-place, identify conflicts, and report progress against the project schedule.
• Document field conditions through photographs, daily reports, and written records; maintain organized project files.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for general conformance.
• Serve as the site’s primary daily safety presence; conduct and document site safety orientations for all new workers.
• Perform and record daily and weekly jobsite safety inspections; issue written hazard notices and track corrective actions to closure.
• Facilitate and document weekly toolbox talk (TBT) meetings; maintain a compliant TBT program calendar.
• Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) with trade foremen prior to the start of critical or high-risk activities.
• Maintain site safety records including OSHA 300 log, inspection reports, near-miss reports, and training documentation.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations; prepare written reports and participate in root cause analysis.
• Monitor and enforce site-specific PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, and site access controls.
• Coordinate with subcontractor safety representatives; review sub safety plans for project-specific compliance.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the site-specific Safety & Health Plan (SSHP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Liaise with OSHA compliance officers during any site visits; notify the Project Manager & Lead Superintendent immediately upon inspector arrival.

Is this the right role for you?

• Minimum 2-4 years’ of Commercial Construction experience.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to create and maintain strong relationships, strong communication skills, and attention to detail; as well as the ability to work effectively and accurately in time sensitive situations within a team.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual

Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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