Summary of Duties

Reports to the Director, Major Projects. Provides project management expertise in design and construction of Major Projects with responsibility for planning, coordinating, and controlling related engineering operations.

Work Performed

• Participate in defining project rationale, determining project delivery and procurement methodologies, examining alternatives, determining implementation methods for alternatives, identifying impacts and mitigation measures, and managing and monitoring the construction phase.


• Manage and supervise assigned personnel: responsible for employee development and promotion, performance appraisals, salary adjustments, and conduct matters.


• Coordinate through discussions and meetings the interactions between Divisions to ensure that project plans and objectives are met.


• Establish, control and monitor overall costs with respect to operating and capital budgets; schedule coordination/milestone attainment.


• Organize and manage project teams, personnel and contractors assigned to engineering and construction aspects of Major Projects.


• Manage the environmental assessment process for Major Projects including final scoping and cost estimating.


• Administer engineering contracts for Major Projects; liaise and negotiate with consultants, contractors, and developers regarding engineering and related matters relative to contracts, agreements and standards.


• Develop and approve engineering standards, methods and procedures, performance, quality and maintenance standards.


• Supervise personnel in the development of in-house designs, preparation of contract documents, and tender processes.


• Resolve logistical and engineering issues that may delay or impede project implementation.


• Implement an effective construction traffic management program and coordinate as required with other programs.


• Represent the department in meetings and task forces involving city personnel, emergency services, consultants, and local utilities.


• In conjunction with the Project Director, prepare reports and reviews for Committee and Council.


• Perform other related duties as required.


 

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Completion of the Project Management Professional program is an asset.


• Registered Professional Engineer, Province of Ontario.


• Eight to ten (8-10) years of increasingly responsible experience in Civil Engineering construction and project management, including a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in large-scale construction projects and progressively responsible supervisory experience.


 

    Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:

• Thorough knowledge of all Federal, Provincial, and Municipal regulations and standards related to the design, development, and provision of Major Projects services.


• Focused analytical and strategic thinking and issue resolution skills, combined with a commitment to innovation and collaboration.


• Facilitation, negotiation, public relations, and presentation skills.


• Ability to travel to various locations.


 

Compensation and Other Information

$99,798 to $135,692

This is a temporary position being filled on a temporary basis for up to 10 years.

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