The Technical Specialist, Project Management (Capital Construction Liaison Officer), provides program and project management services to support the delivery of infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist for the Client-Partners, providing support and producing deliverables for complex infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent undertakes research, and conducts studies and assessments to provide technical advice to the Client-Partners.
KEY ACTIVITIES
All of the follow pertain to Capital Construction Projects
- Participates or ensures appropriate RP Ops Section representation at project Pre-commencement meetings, partnering sessions, risk identification sessions, and other PMO sponsored meetings / activities.
- Participates and / or coordinates appropriate RP Ops Section participation in site coordination meetings, project Commissioning meetings and activities, and Transition meetings, to coordinate and ensure the resolution of RP Ops related issues.
- Coordinates appropriate RP Ops Section and own participation in detailed design review, during all stages of design.
- Monitors construction activities, such as Requests For Information (RFIs), Contemplated Change Notifications (CCNs), quality audits, etc, and coordinates appropriate RP Ops Section support and / or feedback as required.
- Coordinates RP Ops Section support during construction, such as electrical and mechanical hook ups, GIS support, and risk management activities, through the RP Ops Section Engineering Officer, Operations Officer and the Shop Business Managers.
- Coordinates the RP Ops Section review, acceptance and internal distribution of owner manuals, final As-builts, Shop Drawings, Commissioning (Cx) reports, and other post construction deliverables including spare parts etc.
- Coordinates and conducts regular facility tours with RP Ops Section personnel to ensure they are adequately prepared to assume ownership of new facilities and are aware of maintenance requirements well in advance of delivery.
- Assists the PM in completing all RP Ops Section Project Closeout requirements, as appropriate. Aids in Deficiency identification for RP Ops Section during transition, and related management into warranty period.
- Ensures that RP Ops Section incorporates all relevant new Building data into DRMIS as a new “Building” or “Works” asset. Ensure the Property Officer and Geomatics Cell properly assign a DRMIS Building Number for the new asset.
- Compiles and delivers periodic written or verbal reports.
- Facilitates regular communications between the RP Ops Sec Leadership and DCC management regarding evolving client needs and quality of service.
SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction, architecture and engineeringFederal procurement requirementsProject delivery methods for constructionProject, contract and risk management principlesHealth and safety managementPolicy on Government SecurityFormal Education and / or Certification(s) and Experience
Minimum : university diploma / degree in engineering, architecture, project or construction management, or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalentPreferred : minimum requirements with professional designation and five years’ experience in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Officer, or in Canada’s Reserve Force, or with Defence Construction Canada.Abilities
Use applicable computer software and operating systemsWrite proposals, technical texts and reportsResolve complex problems with multiple stakeholdersApply project, contract and risk management techniquesProvide functional direction and advice to colleagues and Client-PartnersWorking Conditions
Typical office environment with occasional travel to Bases and Detachments within the Pacific region.Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipmentCheck out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.
Your package includes :
Health and Wellness
100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverageTelus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plansHome and Family
Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insuranceEnhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance programMaternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeksFlexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from homeLeave and Retirement
Public-service pensionComprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plansComox
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