Mechanical Construction​/Project Engineer

Position: Mechanical Construction / Project Engineer
Rotation:  8 days on / 6 days off

Contract:

Initial 1-year term with potential extension

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced  Construction Resident Engineer - Mechanical  to support a major capital project for a leading Canadian mining operator.

This is a field-focused role combining  mechanical engineering, construction execution, contractor coordination, and project controls . Working closely with Construction, Engineering, Project Controls, Contract Administration, QA/QC, and contractor teams, the Resident Engineer will provide technical support in the field while contributing to the management and monitoring of  construction progress, schedule, costs, manpower/resources, change management, and contractor performance .

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on mechanical construction experience together with an understanding of the  commercial and project-controls aspects of field execution .

Key Responsibilities
Field Engineering & Construction Execution

Maintain a strong daily presence in the field and conduct regular site walks and inspections.

Monitor mechanical construction activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with IFC drawings, specifications, applicable codes, project standards, and design intent.

Provide real-time technical support and resolve field engineering and constructability issues.

Support the installation and construction of mechanical equipment, piping, and heavy-industrial infrastructure.

Review drawings, specifications, and field conditions and provide technical clarification to contractors.

Evaluate field deviations and proposed technical solutions and coordinate with the appropriate engineering disciplines when required.

Act as a technical interface between Engineering and Construction.

Contractor Management & Coordination

Maintain direct and frequent communication with contractors and subcontractors to support field execution.

Monitor contractor performance, productivity, progress, and compliance with project requirements.

Work closely with contractor supervision to identify execution issues and support timely resolution.

Participate in daily planning and construction coordination activities.

Coordinate construction priorities, available resources, and upcoming work fronts.

Maintain effective and professional working relationships with contractors, field supervision, and project stakeholders.

Project Controls, Cost & Resource Coordination

Verify physical construction progress, installed quantities, and percentage completion in the field.

Support verification of contractor progress-payment claims by confirming that reported work has been physically completed and meets required quality standards.

Support cost tracking, forecasting, and evaluation of construction-related costs.

Provide technical and field justification for change orders and assess contractor change proposals.

Monitor contractor manpower, man-hours, and resource deployment against planned construction activities.

Support manpower and resource coordination based on upcoming construction requirements.

Participate in the coordination of contractor work schedules and shift requirements as required by site execution.

Identify cost, resource, productivity, or progress issues that could affect project performance.

Schedule & Progress Management

Monitor construction progress against the project schedule and identify potential delays or constraints.

Review contractor short-term and three-week look-ahead schedules.

Assess whether drawings, materials, RFIs, inspections, and other prerequisites are available to support planned activities.

Identify engineering and construction bottlenecks affecting schedule performance.

Provide field and technical input into construction sequencing and recovery plans.

Support schedule development and updates using actual field progress and execution information.

Participate in construction progress meetings with contractors and project leadership.

Contract Administration & Change Management

Review contractor RFIs and provide technical input or coordinate responses with the design team.

Review contractor shop drawings, equipment data, material submittals, and method statements.

Document field conditions supporting potential change orders.

Evaluate the technical validity and scope of contractor change requests.

Issue or support site instructions and ensure field decisions and changes are appropriately documented.

Maintain accurate records to support contract administration and claims management.

Quality Assurance /…