Senior Project Engineer

We are seeking experienced engineers with strong project management ability for well established public sector client of ours in the Vancouver area.

The Sr. Project Engineer will perform a range of engineering and management functions, including field and in-office work.

Reporting to the Project Director, the successful candidate will work with junior and senior team members to coordinate and track multiple project initiatives, to ensure that design and construction of the facilities is fully documented and meets all relevant standards and requirements, and achieved on time and on budget.

Advantages

• Competitive compensation package including pension plan
• Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities

• Performs a range of engineering and project management work including internal technical reviews and verification checks on analysis, reports and designs, procurement package development, participation in contract document preparation.
• Oversees work carried out by multi-disciplinary consultants and contractors, including contract management and administration, review and evaluation of change orders, construction claims, and requests for information.
• Will be required to work out of head office or the field office as the project requirements dictate.
• Monitors and documents construction work schedules, risk registers and budgets. Assists to define, manage and control project scope, schedule and budget.
• Makes conclusions and diagnoses problems based on a sound understanding and application of engineering principles in conveyance design and construction.
• Liaises and coordinates work with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal groups as required.
• Provides senior technical review of tender documents, requests for proposals, technical specifications and engineering drawings;

audits work of program staff to ensure technical standards, corporate and department policies and procedures are met. Assists staff with the interpretation of contract documents and seeks legal advice as required.

Reviews design specifications, other technical documents and contract documents to ensure compliance with corporate and industry standards, building codes and regulations.

Ensures that projects within the overall program are built according to approved plans and specifications and meet the requirements of the project.

• Prepares and reviews a range of written material including reports, recommendations, technical memoranda and technical specifications.
• Handles complex problems requiring inspection and liaison with contractors and other staff to investigate related

operating, construction, and design issues in order to ascertain alternatives. Assesses, evaluates and incorporates

technical requirements including input from external agencies and other internal departments.

Explains difficult issues and works to establish consensus and compliance. Coordinates project activities, facilitates

communication and determines resources required.

Identifies non-standard conditions and makes recommendations for remedy. Uses judgment to adapt and apply

procedures to address and resolve unusual or problem situations. Consults on difficult, complex or unusual matters or

decisions and provides progress and technical updates to senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science or Engineering degree in a relevant engineering discipline with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
• Sound technical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and their application in design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure.
• Excellent attention to detail including troubleshooting and resolving complex contractual issues. Demonstrated ability to lead a complex series of project components and deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large, complex wastewater treatment facility construction project requiring coordination amongst various divisions, disciplines, departments, external agencies, consultants and construction contractors.
• Demonstrated contract administration and construction management skills, including contract negotiation and administration, as well as risk management and claims mitigation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a complex series of project components to meet multiple time based deliverables requiring a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including letters, reports and presentations. Ability to explain difficult issues and work to establish consensus and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with internal and external contacts.

Able to deal effectively with disagreements and prevent the escalation of conflict.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented work environment; contribute to the team with constructive ideas, information and experiences.

Ability to supervise, coach and guide others while enhancing individual and team effectiveness. Ability to mentor and foster the development of more junior team members.

• Proficiency using Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s license.

Summary

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva [email protected]

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