Construction Project Engineer

Construction Project Engineer at AECOM

At AECOM, we're dedicated to delivering a better world by improving commutes, ensuring power, providing clean water, and transforming skylines. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies. With accelerating global infrastructure investment, our services are in high demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams to our global team of over 50,000 professionals, delivering projects that create positive, tangible impacts worldwide. Join us as one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world.

Position Overview

AECOM’s Buildings + Places (B+P) division is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects. This role uniquely blends construction management leadership with engineering expertise, ensuring design intent aligns seamlessly with project schedules, budgets, quality objectives, and stakeholder expectations.

The Construction Project Engineer will be accountable for scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and stakeholder coordination across all phases of project delivery, from design conception through construction execution and closeout. This position offers significant exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration and the opportunity to contribute to AECOM's reputation for delivering safe, durable, and sustainable facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Coordination

• Lead multidisciplinary teams concurrently across design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate structural systems within overall project objectives.
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications and contribute to project documentation.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations with little supervision.
• Provide technical or operational guidance to less experienced engineers, EIT’s and technicians.
• Stay updated on industry codes, regulations, and best practices to ensure high-quality design solutions.

Construction Oversight & Contract Administration

• Manage procurement processes, negotiate subcontracts, and oversee consultant deliverables.
• Administer contracts, review change orders, and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues proactively, and ensure constructability and durability of structural systems.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies using project management best practices.
• Ensure adherence to safety requirements, corporate standards, and applicable building codes.
• Provide technical input as part of quality assurance, confirming material selection and lifecycle efficiency.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and present project status reports covering safety, cost forecasts, schedules, and risks.
• Facilitate communication among clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to align project goals.
• Contribute to the development of project delivery standards and best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Candidates must have experience managing multiple building projects across the full lifecycle, including pre-design, design, construction, procurement, and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, building codes, safety, and quality management practices.

Preferred Requirements:

• P.Eng. licensure in Alberta preferred, supporting quality assurance responsibilities.
• 5 years of progressive experience in construction project management and structural engineering.
• Proficiency in 3D structural analysis, modeling, and design software including but not limited to ETABS, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, SAFE, as well as other computer-aided design tools relevant to this role.
• Proven expertise in applying major structural design codes and standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English proficiency essential).
• Ability to recognize and adhere to established deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to fit into a fast-paced team environment and/or work independently.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and multi-tasking.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6) and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Autodesk, Bluebeam REVU).
• PMP® or LEED accreditation considered an asset.

Additional Information

Relocation is not available for this position. Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $70000 to $80000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Structural Engineering
• Risk Management
• Contract Administration
• Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Primavera P6
• ETABS/STAAD Pro
• Building Codes