Construction Infrastructure Specialist (12 -month term)

NAV CANADA•Montreal, QC

2d•CA$103,575 - CA$129,469•Onsite

About The Position

The ANS Construction and Facilities Services department of NAV CANADA has a mandate to deliver CAPEX and OPEX programs and projects. Construction Infrastructure Specialists (CIS) key responsibility is to provide site support and coordination in the field to execute construction/Facilities upgrades projects. This begins with site selection for the proposed project location, some editing of design criteria and carries through to execution of the onsite work and finishes with handover of the project to the customer. The CIS will liaison with staff, contractors, external customers, and local airport authority personnel to coordinate project activities. The CIS, while on site, will monitor progress to scope, schedule and budget and ensure work is executed in compliance with contract documents, Federal, provincial, and municipal regulations, and NC policy and procedures. The CIS will identify non-compliance issues and address them, if able, or elevate them to the project lead. The CIS takes direction from the FIR Construction Manager, Project Manager or National Project Manager - Construction Services.

Requirements

College Technology diploma in (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or; A High School Diploma and equivalent technical experience (10 years of field working related to construction project delivery with proven increased level of responsibilities).
Experience leading and coordinating multiple trades on a job site.
Experience in technical report writing.
Experience monitoring construction progress to scope, schedule and budget and reporting progress.
Experience dealing with regulating bodies on a job site (i.e. inspectors, workers comp).
Knowledge of project management software to input, analyze, schedule and execute upon construction projects.
Knowledge of ERP reporting systems to aid the FIR Construction Manager and Manager of Facilities Manager with inputs and updates when requested.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft MS Office Suite of products and AutoCAD
Ability to monitor, inspect, and research to ensure statement of work is completed as per NAV CANADA requirements.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to travel for long periods of time and frequently.
Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Communication with difficult contractors, meeting strict contract deadlines, leading and coordinating security meetings
Fatigue management due to frequent travel, remote working environment, and hours of work.
Bilingual Required / Bilingue requis (English and French are required / Le français et l'anglais sont requis).
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
Pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive or business critical in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

Provides on-site (or remotely managed from several NAV CANADA facilities/sites ) coordination of construction activities acting as liaison between NAV CANADA, contractors, local airport authorities, and external customers.
Reviews project Safety Management Plan (SMP's) and develops or facilitates development of supporting documentation (HIRA, RMP, SSSP).
Monitors construction progress to scope, schedule and budget and addresses/reports issues or concerns.
Ensures work is executed in compliance with contract documents, Federal, provincial, and municipal regulations, and NC policy and procedures.
Ensures good work practices and quality workmanship are employed in the execution of the work.
Addresses minor non-compliance issues in the field and/or elevates issues as required to their manager.
Collects all project materials and submit “project handovers” are complete and accurate.
Sources, negotiates, and retains contractors for small contracts.
Participates in the tender process for large contracts as dictated by the FIR Construction Manager.