Click here for current career opportunities CECO Concrete Construction offers challenging and exciting oppurtunities for graduates with construction and engineering-related degrees. After an initial year of training, individuals can develop their careers through the following positions, leading to further advancement and positions of greater responsibility.

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer provides critical construction support for CECO's field operations on the construction site. Based in one of CECO's district offices, a Project Engineer's involvement in construction projects may include estimating, project pricing, productivity studies, layout and layout assistance, quality control measures, construction inspections, and safety inspections. These functions require a technical understanding of construction methods and materials. For new graduates, the position of Project Engineer offers an opportunity to apply their education to a dynamic technology that is constantly progressing. This varied experience, along with the opportunity to learn all facets of job site operations, provides the Project Engineer with the skills and experience required for advancement into other positions within CECO, including project management, project superintendent and estimating.

Project Manager

The Project Manager is CECO's representative with general contractors, owners and engineers. Their primary role involves the preparation of cost estimates and bid proposals for CECO's scope of work on projects out to bid. Once a project is sold, they serve as the company's lead representative in negotiating contracts, making schedule commitments, and monitoring safety and quality commitments throughout the job. Other functions include meeting with project designers to discuss the consequences of various designs and building configurations, as well as preparing engineering calculations and AutoCAD drawings to present to the structural engineer. Project Managers stay in close touch with the job site to work on schedules and other field issues with CECO's Superintendents and the general contractor. A CECO Project Manger is equipped with the basic knowledge and experience that allows for advancement into broader management and sales positions.

Concrete Formwork Engineer

The Formwork Engineer in an integral part of the district team, specializing in the design and engineering of effective and economical forming systems. The Formwork Engineer's activities include the evaluation of concrete and construction loads imposed on a forming system. Engineering principles are used to design systems that will support these loads using company-owned framing materials and systems. The impact of these forming loads and their safe distributions to the building under construction is also analyzed. The engineer must consider the availability of forming systems and choose the one that best suits the needs of a particular project. Successful performance in this position is the basis for advancement to positions of additional responsibility within the company.

Project Superintendent

The Project Superintendent manages the day-to-day job site activities on CECO construction projects. The Superintendent communicates with the crew and the contractor regarding scheduling, manpower planning, safety and forming issues. They develop plans to ensure cost control and to maximize productivity and efficiency. Communication skills are essential in this position, and the ability to "think on your feet" is critical. Leading up to this position, an individual will spend time as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Superintendent, developing the skills necessary to become an effective field leader. As with other positions in CECO, this can lead to more advanced management positions such as District Superintendent and Field Operations Manager.

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