As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.
We are looking for a Senior Engineering Technologist to join the Engineering and Public Works Department's fast-paced, innovative, and evolving Engineering Development Services, Design and Construction group. Reporting to the Design and Construction Supervisor, this position will lead projects and teams in the delivery of a variety of civil infrastructure design and construction projects, with an initial focus on utility, pavement, and transportation projects.
The duties of this position will include administering and coordinating a variety of City capital infrastructure projects; supporting the development and delivery of annual capital work programs based on infrastructure needs, condition assessments, inspections, consultant studies and reports, and Asset Management practices; coordinating and providing direction to consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders; maintaining liaison with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; performing site inspections; and preparing and maintaining a variety of records, reports, agreements, correspondence, and documents related to the work.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as well-honed skills in public engagement, stakeholder coordination, and successful conflict resolution, are an absolute must for this position.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduation from a recognized University or an Institute of Technology with a Bachelor degree or diploma in civil engineering or a related field; or certification as a certified Engineering Technologist (AsCT, Applied Science Technologist); membership in a relevant professional association plus 7-10 years of related experience (preferably in a Municipal setting), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Sound experience in administering and coordinating a variety of Municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience in administering Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) and Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contracts.
• Sound experience in the RFP process, coordination and overseeing of budgets related to the work and overseeing of contractors/consultants involved in the project work related to Municipal infrastructure.
• Considerable knowledge of the development servicing process and of the applicable department policies, procedures, standards and by-laws.
• Considerable knowledge of Municipal engineering design principles including the preparation of plans, specifications, contract documents and related materials.
• Ability to prepare, read and interpret plans, specifications, technical reports, contract documents and related materials.
• Ability to prepare technically accurate designs required for Municipal infrastructure projects, and ability to review drawings for conformance with applicable municipal by-laws and standards.
• Sound experience in monitoring construction projects, ensuring satisfactory completion.
• Sound knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the construction of Municipal and Parks infrastructure projects and of survey methods and functions.
• Sound knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of various internal departments and external agencies as related to the work performed.
• Ability to administer and oversee assigned capital projects, collect, analyze and/or synthesize technical, statistical, costing and related data and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels, both inside and outside of the City.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports (including reports to Council), correspondence and various other work-related materials.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision but also know when supervisory guidance or intervention is necessary.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
