Project Lead - Jobs in Lloydminster, Alberta, T9V 0W2

Job Description

Position PostingProject Lead (1 Position Available) Term of Employment:Full-time, ContinuingRate of Pay:Band 8: $47.45 - $51.98 per hour (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement) Location:Operations CentreDuties:Reporting to the Senior Manager, Capital Infrastructure, the Project Lead will work with developers, consultants, contractors, external agencies and internal departments to review, approve, and inspect both the design and construction of new municipal infrastructure, and ensure adherence with City of Lloydminster plans, standards, and other requirements. This position will provide technical support functions associated with the utilities component, (i.e., water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer/drainage) as well as the transportation/surface works component (i.e., roads, sidewalks, and traffic signals) of the Engineering Services team within the City of Lloydminster organization.The division of duties, i.e., utilities vs. surface works, will depend on applicant’s core competencies and project team workload.Duties

• Prepares detailed designs, material and construction specifications, cost estimates, project schedules, Bid Documents, including technical specification review and updating, Contract Documents, bid evaluations, financial progress and variance reports, project payments and summaries for a variety of municipal engineering projects primarily related to municipal utilities, transportation/surface works, and municipal land development.
• Administers all aspects of construction contracts on behalf of the City of Lloydminster and ensures compliance with contractual requirements and specifications, local, provincial and federal ordinances, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Ensures that projects are completed within projected schedules and budgets and provides completion and final construction certificates on behalf of the City of Lloydminster.
  • Provide supervision, construction layout, and inspection services on Capital projects related to municipal infrastructure.
  • Prepares and administers progress payments, inspections, and approves extra work through Change Orders or Change Directives.
• Performs surveys including preliminary topographical surveys, construction layout surveys, and as-built construction surveys as required using conventional survey equipment including GPS for municipal engineering projects.
• Prepares detailed design drawings in an Issued for Review (IFR), Issued for Tender (IFT), or an Issued of Construction (IFC) state using the latest version of AutoCAD Civil 3D to support Capital programs.
• Assists the Senior Manager with training and directing the activities of professional and technical staff engaged in design and project administration.
• Provides recommendations in the development of standards and specifications for municipal infrastructure materials and construction methodology.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of short and long-term goals with respect to infrastructure throughout the City of Lloydminster.
• Solicits engineering consulting services when required and prepares detailed project definitions, identifies terms of reference, and reviews proposals for consultant selections. Makes recommendations and administers engineering consultant agreements.
• Supervises and monitors the activities and schedules of consulting engineering firms and or contractors who are completing work on behalf of the City of Lloydminster.
• Provides professional design and construction management services to other branches and civic departments as required.
• Reviews and provides recommendations for rezoning and subdivision applications.
• Negotiates and secures approvals from provincial and federal regulatory agencies to meet Project requirements.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with other agencies, the general public, consultants, contractors and other civic departments.
• Assists the Senior Manager in the preparation of the annual Capital and Operating Budgets, and long-range budgets for the department.
• Updates and maintains the City of Lloydminster Municipal Development Standards and Master Technical Specifications that relate to municipal infrastructure
• Provides data to support the City of Lloydminster GIS asset management team.

Other

• Other related duties as required.

Schedule: The position is predominantly office based and normal working hours for this position are Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Additional hours will be required on evenings and weekends as per project specific requirements. Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess certification as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), a Professional Technologist – Engineering P. Tech.(Eng.), or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or equivalent from a recognized institution. Candidates with a combination of experience and education related to municipal infrastructure will be considered.
  • The above requirements are ideal however at a minimum the candidate will be a graduate of a recognized two-year post-secondary Civil Engineering Program or related discipline.The candidate must be a member of, or eligible for membership with, the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) or the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT).
• A minimum of two (2) years Project Management experience within the municipal infrastructure field will be deemed an asset.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure design, construction, inspection and asset management.
• Knowledge of municipal government functions and applicable legislation and codes, contract law with the ability to prepare, negotiate and administrate agreements will be deemed an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with municipal engineering design and construction.
• Ability to make decisions, provide direction to both consultants and contractors, and problem solve engineering issues.
• Will have demonstrated skills in Computer Aided Drafting, using AutoCAD Civil 3D, involving complex technical drawings and file management, civil construction details, and consultant drawing coordination.
• Excellent communication skills, report writing, and public speaking.
• Strong conflict management skills, negotiation skills, and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent customer service for general public, internal departments, and other external agencies
• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Valid Class 5 Vehicle Operators License in the province of Alberta or Saskatchewan, with a clean driver’s abstract, is required.This position may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business purposes.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.

Closing Date:Open until a successful candidate is foundPosting Type:Internalamp; ExternalApplication Information:The City of Lloydminster offers consistent working hours that afford a positive quality of life, a competitive salary/benefit package, and is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or require further information on this position, please contact us.All applications must be sent to the Employee Relations team and received by the closing date.Powered by JazzHR