Engineering Aide

Description:

As the Engineering Aide, you provide administrative and technical support to Project Engineers.

You will calculate, compile and enter data in our Contract Payment System and SAP. With this data, you will produce reports for payment to contractors and perform invoicing and accounts receivable functions with respect to highway and bridge contract work. You will generate various administrative and engineering reports for Project Engineers to track contract quantities, progress, payment status, and perform calculations related to contract specifications and special provisions.

Primary Accountabilities

You are responsible for the overall organization and general management of the Construction office including completing and maintaining employee payroll, safety records, inventory control and ensuring proper procurement procedures are followed. Procurement responsibilities will include verifying purchasing situation requirements along with assisting those with purchasing authority. We count on your expertise to ensure policy compliance with Government procurement goals, and that transactions are transparent and accountable. You will route and process billing invoices, expenditure transfers, payroll charges, and expenses pertaining to numerous construction contracts, monitor expenditures and help to maintain efficient cost control on these contracts. You will record, prepare, and disseminate construction meeting minutes and traffic advisories, and perform other related duties as required.

This position may provide the opportunity to visit project sites while meeting and working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

High school Education with five (5) years of related experience in bookkeeping, or a related subject. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

You possess a mathematical aptitude and have experience in accounts payable and budgetary control. Proficiency in typing and extensive knowledge in spreadsheet software and creation, word processing, and email applications is essential. You must demonstrate excellent coordination and organization skills along with experience in maintaining records in both manual and computerized environments.

The following qualifications are considered assets:

• Completed course work in bookkeeping or accounting;
• Experience with job costing and preparation of highway construction quantity documents;
• Knowledge of the geographical area;
• Experience with SAP (or equivalent); and
• Familiarity with construction estimating software.