Field Engineer - Co-Op Student

Matheson Constructors is a leading construction firm focused on delivering exceptional construction management, general contracting, design-build, and public-private partnership services. With expertise spanning buildings, civil infrastructure, industrial, and special projects, Matheson utilizes the latest digital technology to help partners solve complex construction challenges and achieve their most ambitious project goals.

As a trusted collaborator, Matheson consistently delivers quality service that ensures both projects and partners succeed.

As a Field Engineer Co-op Student, you will support the Site Team with the day-to-day coordination and execution of construction activities. Working under the direction of the Site Superintendent and other experienced project team members, you will gain hands‑on experience in site operations, building layout, material coordination, quality control, health and safety, scheduling, and construction documentation.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical construction knowledge and field experience while contributing to active construction projects in a fast‑paced environment.

• Assist with calculating concrete volumes using drawing take-offs and site measurements and develop an understanding of concrete mixes and their applications.
• Assist with maintaining records related to concrete ordering and placement, including tracking theoretical versus actual quantities.
• Support the coordination of concrete inspections and testing with third‑party inspection agencies.
• Assist with verifying concrete types, reviewing concrete delivery documentation, and monitoring concrete placement under the direction of the Site Team.
• Gain exposure to the planning and coordination of concrete pours, including specialty and simultaneous pours.
• Accurately record concrete pour dates, maintain concrete supply tickets, and assist with updating as‑built pour drawing records.
• Assist with verifying existing grade conditions, elevations, and site measurements against construction drawings and consultant information.
• Support the Site Superintendent and Site Team with the coordination of engineering and construction details that may affect site activities, quality, or schedule.

• Apply basic surveying principles and gain hands‑on experience using surveying and building layout equipment.
• Assist with reviewing construction documents to understand project survey and layout requirements.
• Support building layout activities under the direction of experienced site personnel.
• Assist with taking and verifying field measurements and identifying potential discrepancies for review by the Superintendent or appropriate Project Team member.
• Develop an understanding of construction tolerances and contractual layout requirements.
• Assist with identifying potential conflicts between field conditions and construction drawings and elevate concerns to the appropriate Project Team member.

• Develop the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, details, sections, floor plans, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Assist with accurately marking up and maintaining site record drawings, including changes resulting from RFIs, Site Instructions, Contemplated Change Notices, and Change Directives.
• Assist with maintaining site documentation and logs, including timesheets, packing slips, labour quantities, Purchase Orders, invoices, and daily job diaries.
• Identify potential discrepancies, conflicts, or missing information within construction documentation and bring them to the attention of the appropriate Project Team member.
• Assist with maintaining organized…