The Ministry of Transportation is looking for an individual who is interested in providing engineering, technical and contract management expertise to lead and coordinate the ministry's delivery of highway operations related to maintenance, minor capital construction programs and projects, and corridor management.
PLEASE NOTE:
• This position requires frequent travel within the central region for meetings and site visits.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• lead and direct technical staff in the provision and coordination of engineering, technical, and contract management expertise
• provide expert technical expertise to resolve complex and contentious issues, engineering problems, and contract disputes
• lead and coordinate the review and development of recommendations for proposed change orders, claim settlements, and corridor management projects
• lead, coordinate, and participate in negotiations with consultants, contractors, developers, and municipalities
• lead, and coordinate end-to-end aspects of the delivery of complex medium to large-scale multi-disciplinary and multi-year projects and activities
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• The positions require the successful candidates to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Leadership Skills
You:
• have leadership skills to effectively build and lead teams of technical staff and consultants representing various areas of expertise
• can identify and successfully resolve complex and contentious issues, including coordination of specialized engineering and technical requirements
• can provide engineering and contract management guidance and mentorship to colleagues to negotiate disputes and resolve issues
• can lead and coordinate end-to-end delivery of complex projects and activities
Civil Engineering and Technical Knowledge
You have:
• knowledge of civil engineering theories, principles and practices applicable to design, construction, and maintenance of highway facilities
• knowledge of highway corridor management and transportation and land use planning
• knowledge of provincial acts and regulations applicable to highway construction, maintenance, and corridor management
• knowledge of administrative and engineering policies, procedures and standards governing highway design, construction, maintenance and contract administration
Contract and Financial Management Knowledge and Skills
You have:
• knowledge of contract management policies, procedures and practices to administer construction and maintenance contracts and consultant assignments
• knowledge of contract claims and contract law/principles to negotiate and resolve contract disputes/claims
• knowledge of financial and administrative procedures / processes and procurement policies, procedures, and practices
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
You:
• have analytical skills to assess and resolve complex and multi-faceted contentious engineering and contractual issues
• can research and synthesize information to develop recommendations on complex engineering and contract management matters
• can identify and mitigate impacts to provincial highways associated with complex proposals
• can evaluate conformance to ministry requirements and adopt or modify existing methods and/or procedures to develop alternative solutions
Communication and Relationship Management Skills
You:
• have communication skills to communicate persuasively and tactfully with senior representatives of the ministry, other ministries, governments, developers, public utility companies, contractors, consultants, municipal officials, other agencies and the public
• can develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
• can prepare and present complex technical and sensitive materials to obtain endorsements for recommended proposals
• can discuss controversial or sensitive issues with high degree of political acumen
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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