Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Consider this opportunity to manage construction contracts through the application of your technical expertise and project management skills with the Ministry of Transportation's Provincial Highways Management Division.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• review and oversee contract drawings and documents during the pre-engineering phase
• prepare and evaluate requests for quotes and proposals for the consultant procurement process
• advise on the interpretation of special provisions, constructability, safety, environmental and quality issues
• oversee, review and assess contractors' and consultants' performance on several concurrent projects
• organize activities and provide technical supervision for on-site administration of construction projects; provide accurate payments, financial forecasts
• ensure documentation for claims settlement negotiations are provided

How do I qualify?

Mandatory
• you must have a valid Class 'G' Drivers Licence to travel to various construction sites throughout the region

Highway Engineering Knowledge:
• you have knowledge of highway engineering principles, standards and specifications
• you can interpret and apply highway construction practices and related legislation such as the Construction Lien Act, Highway Traffic Act, Environmental Assessment Act
• you have experience with contract administration and project management to manage several concurrent highway projects and provide effective project supervision

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
• you have proven analytical and problem solving skills to assess highway engineering and highway construction issues that are politically sensitive or have financial impacts
• you can analyze and review drawings, plans and designs for compliance with ministry specifications

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• you have well developed communication skills to prepare reports and deal effectively with senior management, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders
• you can provide technical supervision, guidance and support to staff
• you can negotiate with service providers on dispute resolution

Leadership skills:
• you can provide technical supervision, guidance and support to staff

Computer Skills:
• you have the ability to operate computers and associated software (such as Microsoft Office Suite)

Additional information:

Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be provided in both English and French on the website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are displayed in English only on both the English and French versions of the website.

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The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca