Civil Engineer I (Project Manager) - Project Delivery

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, BC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The position supports the planning, design and implementation of public infrastructure projects in the Project Delivery Branch. Represents the Engineering Services division at meetings with the general public, key area stakeholders, advisory groups, key stakeholder groups, contractors and project partners. Under supervision of senior staff, develops and manages project work programs, in terms of scope, budget and schedule, including the procurement and management of technical consultants as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 4 years related experience in planning, design and construction of structures, roadworks or utilities in an urban environment and project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in completing multiple tasks, and setting and meeting competing deadlines.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-In-Training in British Columbia is required.
• Working knowledge of EGBC’s Organizational Quality Management guidelines or other quality management frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Master Municipal Construction Document (MMCD).
• Strong analytical, writing and public speaking skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are necessary to be effective in this position.
• Ability to take on a leadership role and be proactive at resolving project conflicts in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal clients and external partners.
• Ability to lead a team of technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, and manages project work plans (scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, resources) to achieve key project objectives and within approved funding and schedule limitations as identified by senior management in the project charter(s).
• With direction from senior management and CoV Corporate Communications, builds on established partnerships and/or develops partnerships with internal and external stakeholders necessary to successfully deliver on project objectives, ensuring that stakeholders are identified, engaged, informed and given opportunities to shape project details as applicable.
• Engages with subject matter experts to prepare terms of reference for technical consulting services related to civil engineering design and construction; and completes the tendering and selection process, or work with internal operational forces to deliver the design packages.
• Assists in the preparation and management of contracts related to project management and engineering design, including making recommendations related to scope management, risk management and cost management.
• Coordinates and supports the senior project manager in managing consultants and contractors, and escalating any identified conflicts as necessary to senior management for resolution.
• Coordinates and manages inter-departmental review processes for project design drawings and standards, escalating any identified conflicts as necessary to senior staff for resolution.
• Implements and ensures work is completed in compliance with all Engineering Department standards, guides, processes and templates with respect to project and quality management.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level