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Contract Services Administrator
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Provincial Highways Management
City:
Barrie, Burlington, North York
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
18TEN - Engin & Survey Supp(A/U)TEN18
Salary:
$68,657.00 - $84,723.00 Per Year
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?
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, Interpersonal and Leadership 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
Computer Skills:
• you have the ability to operate computers and associated software (such as Microsoft Office Suite)
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 301 Bryne Dr, Unit 2 & 3, Barrie, Central Region
- 1 English Permanent, 1145 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, Central Region
- 1 English Permanent, 95 Arrow Rd, North York, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Science and Engineering
Posted on:
Monday, May 13, 2013
Note:
- C-MT-53849/13
As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position is Level 5 with a salary range of $64,605.00 - $90,300.00
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
