Senior Project Engineer

Contract Duration: Up to 3 years with a possibility of extension or possibility of conversion

Working Hours: M-F 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

General Accountabilities:

Coordinates, controls, monitors, and supervises all phases of the assigned multi-year, multi-discipline capital project(s), including inception, definition of scope, planning, design, procurement and construction, through commissioning and handover to project close-out. Ensures project delivery is in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget and quality assurance parameters.

Responsibilities

• Resolve day-to-day issues and conflicts among designers and stakeholders throughout the contract duration.
• Direct engineers and designers to implement changes to contract documents promptly and accurately.
• Conduct and attend meetings with external agencies and government departments as required.
• Prepare Staff Summary Sheets and Board Reports on various project matters, including status updates.
• Compile project status updates for inclusion in Project Summary Reports and presentations to senior management.
• Prepare and review project administration documents, including:
• Contract change initiations
• Work order requests
• Minutes of meetings
• Internal work authorizations
• Procurement requisitions
• Work plan release initiations
• Sign-off templates (design phase)
• Provide emergency engineering support and guidance to operating departments on a 24-hour basis upon request.
• Maintain professional competency by attending internal and external seminars and courses related to technical, contractual, and professional development.
• Take professional responsibility for work performed under direct supervision, in accordance with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) requirements.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures related to areas of responsibility.
• Substitute for the Project Manager when required.
• Treats passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensures the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from as a service-provider and an employer.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant engineering discipline (preferably in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical), combined with extensive experience in the areas of projects/construction and engineering management of heavy construction and/or large multi-disciplined projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng) registration in the Province of Ontario is mandatory.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a transit operating environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current engineering principles and practices combined with a comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and practices, including conceptual planning and all phases of design.
• Familiarity with project management information systems and reporting as it relates to control of scope, scheduling and cost.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction techniques and practices, contract administration, construction inspection, and knowledge of the Construction Act.
• Sound judgement; highly developed time management, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work with multi-disciplined teams, deal with complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and obtain cooperation from a diverse group of internal and external project stakeholders to achieve the goals and objectives of the project.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC and software applications related to the work (Microsoft Office).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.

Preferred Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• A valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s license would be an asset.
• Consultants may be required to use their own vehicle for visits to construction sites that are not easily accessible by public transit.

#J-18808-Ljbffr