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If you hold or are eligible for a P. Eng. licence, and your experience includes infrastructure design and construction management, sewer and watermain design and the Environmental Assessment process, this Senior Capital Works Engineer role within our Asset Management Department is for you.

Reporting to the Manager of Stormwater, you will manage the design and construction phases of flood remediation programs and other capital projects. As a Senior Capital Works Engineer, you will also be responsible for the review of studies dealing with the rehabilitation of underground infrastructure, natural watercourses, and Class Environmental Assessment related to stormwater management, water resources and other environmental issues.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Capital Works Engineer, you will:
•Coordinate and manage water- and sewer-related capital projects, including Environmental Assessments, engineering studies, design and contract administration.
•Conduct and review stormwater drainage systems / stormwater management pond restoration / erosion control-related studies.
•Undertake and manage Class Environmental Assessment studies focused on environmental studies and projects.
•Prepare Requests for Proposals and carry out evaluations to retain engineering consultants to special studies.
•Prepare tender documents and evaluate tender submissions to retain contractors.
•Supervise and manage the engineering consultants and construction contractors.
•Review the claims and negotiate with the consultants and contractors.
•Liaise and coordinate with the City’s internal departments and external agencies, to ensure that the planned capital programs are executed in a timely manner.
•Develop an annual capital program, including updating the life cycle reserve study.
•Prepare annual updates to the life cycle study and prepare a 5-year capital program.
•Perform financial administration of all capital projects.
•Provide financial tracking and cost control of projects, and process invoices, working closely with the Finance Department.
•Prepare reports, make presentations to Senior Staff, Council and Committees, and represent the Department in public meetings and information sessions.
•Liaise and coordinate with the area Councillor, Rate Payers Association and area residents during construction.
•Support the Manager of Stormwater and Senior Manager of Right-of-Way & Environmental Assets in all matters involving the Section.

Your professional profile as a Senior Capital Works Engineer will include:
•University degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
•Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensing in the Province of Ontario or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
•At least 7 years of experience with direct involvement in infrastructure design and construction management.
•Strong background in sewer and watermain design and the Environmental Assessment process.
•Extensive experience in contract administration and construction administration.
•Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Project Management applications.
•Detailed knowledge of applicable legislations, acts and standards pertaining to stormwater and environmental requirements.
•A track record as a team player with demonstrated project management skills.
•Excellent verbal and written communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
•Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and customer service.
•Ability to manage multiple and changing demands and priorities.
•Ability to negotiate, facilitate and present information to varied audiences.
•A valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
•Willingness and availability to attend evening meetings outside of normal business hours.

The salary range for this regular, full-time position is $83,227 to $97,939 per year.

The City of Markham is a dynamic and change-oriented leader among Canadian municipalities. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as much as for our fiscal accountability. More than 320,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life. Join us and make a difference!

Deadline: March 30, 2014.

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Link: www.ottawa.ca Planning and Infrastructure Portfolio, Infrastructure Services Dept., Design & Construction-Mun (West) Branch 2 Full Time Continuous Positions - 35 hrs/week Salary: $80,373.02 to $97,794.06 (2013 Rates of Pay) Competition #: 2013-EX-EN-50405219-01 Deadline: February 6, 2013 Job Summary: Manages total project delivery using in-house and/or external resources for major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation projects, including roadways, transitways, structures, sewers, water mains, pumping stations, treatment works, drainage works, lighting, solid waste/landfill sites, cycling facilities, traffic calming, transit improvements, streetscaping and related underground utilities. Responsible for all phases of the project delivery, from project inception through consultant selection (where applicable), public consultation, pre-design, detailed design, approvals, tendering, and award, to construction. Monitors, tracks and reports on project status, approves all project expenditures, arranges all project related testing, and handles commissioning/turnover to operating branches. Assignments involve major or multiple projects that are highly complex, of multi-million dollar value, frequently having numerous stakeholders and may require extensive public consultation and environmental assessment and may extend over multiple years. Participates in project identification, prioritization and planning; organizes the conduct of environmental impact assessment and other studies and all stages of the project lifecycle; contributes to the review/development of department engineering standards, and carries out other duties as assigned. Statement of Qualifications: Four (4) year degree in Engineering or Applied Science. A minimum of eight (8) years’ professional experience in the planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure including a minimum of five (5) years of project management experience. P. Eng designation and licensed Member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario or eligible to obtain Ontario membership within six (6) months. A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated. Knowledge of: Engineering planning, design, operations and construction/rehabilitation of municipal structures, infrastructure and utilities. Related federal, provincial and engineering legislation, regulations, standards, codes and by-laws pertaining to environmental impact assessment, building, fire, health and safety, construction process. Processes for conducting and analysing environmental impact assessments. Principles of project management, including cost containment/control and reporting. Process for developing Request for Qualifications & Requests for Proposals, including acceptance, review and selection of consulting engineers. Processes for tendering and contracting work. Computer applications in an engineering environment pertaining to municipal design, project management, spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail and use of the Intra-Internets. Protocols for responding to senior management/councillor inquiries, conducting public consultation and preparing reports, briefing notes, other communiqués. Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance. Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures. Ingénieur principal, Projets d’infrastructure Portefeuille Urbanisme et Infrastructure, Services d'infrastructure, Direction de la conception et de la construction municipales - Ouest Deux postes permanents à temps plein – 35 heures/semaine Échelle salariale : 80 373,02 $ à 97 794,06 $ (Taux de rémunération de 2013) Concours no : 2013-EX-FR-50405219-01 Date limite : le 6 février 2013 Nota: Dans le présent avis, le masculin a valeur de genre neutre. Résumé des fonctions Le titulaire gère la mise en œuvre intégrale de projets majeurs de construction et de remise en état d’infrastructures, en faisant appel à des ressources internes et externes. Il s’agit notamment de routes, de voies réservées aux transports en commun, de structures, d’égouts, de conduites maîtresses, de stations de pompage, d’installations de traitement, de travaux de drainage, d’installations d’éclairage, de sites d’enfouissement de déchets solides, d’installations à l’usage des cyclistes, de mesures pour la fluidité de la circulation automobile, d’améliorations au réseau de transport en commun, de mesures liées à l’embellissement des rues, et des services publics souterrains s’y rattachant. L’ingénieur principal est chargé de toutes les étapes de l’exécution des projets, ce qui englobe l’élaboration du projet, la sélection d’un expert-conseil (le cas échéant), les consultations publiques, la conception préliminaire, la conception détaillée, les approbations, l’appel d’offres, l’adjudication et la construction. Il surveille et suit de près l’évolution des projets et fait rapport sur ces derniers, en plus d’approuver toutes les dépenses liées aux projets, de prendre des dispositions pour la tenue de tous les essais liés aux projets et de s’occuper de la mise en service et du transfert de l’infrastructure aux directions opérationnelles. Les tâches qui lui sont confiées s’inscrivent dans le cadre de projets majeurs ou multiples, d’une grande complexité, qui se chiffrent en millions de dollars et qui concernent souvent de nombreux intervenants. Elles peuvent nécessiter de vastes consultations publiques et des évaluations environnementales et s’étendre sur plusieurs années. Le titulaire participe à la détermination des projets, à l’établissement des priorités et à la planification; il organise la réalisation des évaluations environnementales et d’autres études, de même que toutes les étapes du cycle de vie du projet. Il collabore à l’examen ou à l’élaboration des normes d’ingénierie des Services et exécute d’autres tâches au besoin. Énoncé de qualités Diplôme universitaire en ingénierie ou en sciences appliquées (programme d’études de quatre ans). Au moins huit ans d’expérience professionnelle en planification, conception et construction d’infrastructures municipales, y compris un minimum de cinq ans d’expérience en gestion de projet. Titre d’ingénieur professionnel et membre agréé de l’Ordre des ingénieurs de l’Ontario ou admissibilité à le devenir dans un délai de six mois. Permis de conduire valide de l'Ontario de catégorie G sans restriction, ou l'équivalent, comportant un maximum de six points d’inaptitude. Connaissances Planification, conception, activités en génie, construction et remise en état de structures, infrastructures et services publics municipaux. Lois, règlements, normes, codes d’ingénierie fédéraux et provinciaux, et règlements administratifs concernant les évaluations d’impacts environnementaux, les immeubles, les incendies, la santé et la sécurité ainsi que la construction. Méthodes de tenue et d’analyse des évaluations des impacts environnementaux. Principes de gestion de projet, y compris le contrôle et la limitation des coûts et la production de rapports. Méthodes de préparation des demandes de qualification et des demandes de propositions, y compris l’acceptation, l’examen et la sélection d’ingénieurs-conseils. Processus d’appels d’offres et de passation de marchés. Utilisation d’applications logicielles dans un contexte d’ingénierie pour la conception municipale et la gestion de projets, feuille de travail, traitement de texte, courriel, intranet et Internet. Règles sur la façon de répondre aux demandes d’information de la haute direction et des conseillers municipaux, de tenir des consultations publiques et de rédiger des rapports, notes d’information et autres communiqués. Formation, expérience et connaissances nécessaires pour structurer le travail et son exécution. Ensemble des lois en vigueur relatives à la santé et à la sécurité, des dangers potentiels ou réels pour la santé et la sécurité dans le milieu de travail et des mesures pertinentes à prendre afin d’assurer la santé et la sécurité du personnel conformément aux lois en vigueur et aux politiques et procédures de la Ville.

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