Job Title: Project Engineer

Under the direction of the Manager, Rapid Transit (BRT), the role is accountable for:

• Working with and/or supporting project managers on various project activities throughout full lifecycle engineering
• Managing project consultants, contractors, vendors, project teams, related meetings and project budgets
• Coordinating inputs and feedbacks from various internal/external subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Insuring coordinated and consistent reporting of issues and communications at all levels and with large and complex sets of stakeholders and constituencies, including government-related agencies, City departments and external consultants
• Coordinating and supervising of all stages of work to ensure contract documents are compiled accurately through sound instruction and direction to staff
• Administering construction contracts to ensure terms are fulfilled
• Assisting in project control activities such as risk, cost, schedule and document management 
• Preparing technical and corporate reports to Council and working with communication team in responding to various request for information from citizens, staff and members of Council
• Providing document management support for the team
• Performing any other duties as assigned
   

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with PEO
• PMP designation an asset
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the environmental assessment, design and construction of municipal works and contract administration 
• Experience with BRT and/or LRT preferred
• Experience with various delivery model, including Design-Bid-Build, Design Build and Transit Oriented Development preferred
• Experience with project control function preferred  
• Strong project management and contract administration skills as demonstrated through experience working successfully with contractors and consultants
• Experience with direct supervision of staff assigned on a project basis
• Strong team player with an understanding of new construction techniques and developing industry trends
• Strong negotiation and facilitation skills with the ability to find collaborative solutions
• Demonstrated judgement and decision making skills with the ability to determine an effective course of action that drives progression
• Strong strategic and analytical skills balanced with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
• Exceptional written, verbal and team communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and execute projects utilizing sound project management principles, practices and theories
• Tact and diplomacy to deal with internal and external stakeholders including members of Council, the public and community groups
• Leadership competencies include strategic agility, business acumen, communication and relationship building, developing culture and people and driving change
• Valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.