Responsibilities
Administers construction contracts for the Transportation division, ensuring due diligence and compliance with capital project plans, project specifications, regulatory, legislative, and environmental requirements during construction.
- Coordinates projects and tasks with contractors, consultants and the public to administer and fully document all activities during transportation Capital Works Projects.
- Participates in environmental assessments, preliminary and detailed design phases to ensure contract constructability.
- Reviews consultant reports, drawings, and contract documents to ensure compliance with scope of work as defined in Terms of Reference.
- Assists in the prevention of construction claims, acting as on-site representative of the Corporation, documenting all activities, supervising contractors/consultants and ensuring issues are resolved.
- Responds to members of the public affected by the construction and ensures any issues are addressed.
- Coordinates the relocation of utilities in conflict with proposed Region works.
Performs financial administration activities, including preparation of contractor payment certificates and final payments to contractors.
- Negotiates credits and additional payments resulting from changes in scope of work to consulting and contractor assignments.
- Assists with the preparation of applications for various agency approvals.
Assists in developing project scope of work and assists Project Managers with Planning and Design Phases of projects.
- Evaluates proposals from engineering consultants for purposes of retaining them for engineering services, including Environmental Assessment Studies, Feasibility Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design assignments.
Presents project-related information at internal and external meetings.
- Liaises with Regional staff and Local Municipality staff to assist with coordination of capital projects under Right of Way Management program.
- Assists with the organization of and participates in Public Information Centre meetings held in association with Environmental Assessment studies, etc.
- Effectively resolves general complaints as a regular part of the job with more difficult contacts occasionally.
Researches relevant transportation and capital works topics and prepares reports outlining findings.
- Researches third party funding opportunities and assists in the preparation of funding applications.
- Researches new engineering products and materials, and assists staff in the preparation of internal reports outlining findings.
Special Requirements
- In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class G driver’s license.
- Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values of service, honesty, choice, partnership and respect.
Shift Information
This position is subject to overtime including weekends.
Education
- Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field.
Knowledge
- A minimum of 5 years directly related experience in supervision of construction of municipal roads, storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, and other roadway infrastructure.
- Certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or be registered in an approved equivalent professional association.
- Knowledge of MS Office software applications, including Microsoft Project.
- Working knowledge of the Region’s road design guidelines, Ontario Provincial Standards, MTO Geometric Design Standards, MTO Roadside Safety Manual, TAC Geometric Design Guidelines, Ontario Traffic Manual (Book 7 – Temporary Conditions) and all applicable legislation and regulations (e.g. Occupation Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, etc.), and applicable contract law.
- Knowledge of all phases of design and construction Environmental Assessments, coordination of land acquisition and utility relocation work.
Closing Statement
Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!
Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application at www.niagararegion.ca by April 2, 2024.
We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:$ 73,310.00 - $ 86,250.00
As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees.
