Project Engineer, Construction

Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Construction Engineering, this full time permanent position is primarily responsible for project management for the design and contract administration of municipal construction projects.

Accountabilities

• Perform design and contract administration duties on municipal construction projects (including complex engineering calculations and procedures performed with knowledge and expertise attained through formal training and experience), in accordance with the City of St. John's Specifications, to ensure the City's existing and future infrastructure requirements are met. Apply independent engineering judgment on technical issues not covered by standards or guidelines. These projects may include, but not be limited to road construction, water supply and distribution systems, sanitary and storm sewer systems, retaining walls, bridges and buildings.
• Perform technical review of municipal construction projects. Review and interpret various engineering documents and studies; including traffic, storm drainage and geotechnical reports, detailed construction plans, subsurface investigations, testing reports, computer analysis, certification inspections, design calculations and as built packages.
• Prepare technical reports and correspondence, including the preparation of tender documents for construction containing specifications, conditions of the contract, and engineering drawings. Administer the tender process in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, and review bids for errors and omissions.
• Manage payments to consultants and contractors for work completed, which includes issuance of Certificates of Substantial Performance and Total Performance as outlined in conditions of contract and Mechanics Lien Act. Prepare and review cost estimates.
• Assist in selection of consultants based on knowledge, experience, capability, and cost.
• Provide direction and project management to selected consultants, as well as engineering expertise and direction to contractors during construction.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries/complaints from Councillors, consultants, contractors, and the public concerning project matters of existing/future infrastructure and property concerns. Effectively use conflict management when necessary to resolve issues and promote positive outcomes.
• Act as a City Representative and enforce safety requirements on construction sites to ensure safe construction practices and working conditions are maintained.
• Consult with and provide engineering assistance to other City departments and governmental agencies as needed

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have successfully graduated from a recognized university with a degree in Civil Engineering and be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador. A minimum of 5 years’ experience of a progressively responsible nature in project management, and the design/administration of municipal infrastructure projects is required.

Applicants must have knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices of municipal public works construction, excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills and can deal with people effectively, objectively and courteously. Applicants must have the ability to prepare concise and effective reports and correspondence and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, general public, contractors, and consultants. A strong knowledge of personal computers and standard software is required. A valid Class 5 drivers’ licence and primary access to a personal vehicle is required with proof of business insurance upon hire.

Hours of Work

Regular Hours of Work are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (33.75 hours per week)

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.