Division Manager, Engineering E&C Water Services

Job title: Division Manager, Engineering E&C Water Services

Job description: Division Manager, Engineering E&C Water Services

Position Status: Full-Time Regular
Department: Water Services
Employee Group: Exempt
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Our Water Services Department is seeking a Division Manager within the Engineering & Construction Division who will be responsible for managing a diverse team that delivers significant operational projects, supports the Water Services Department’s infrastructure protection program and provides project management and project controls support to a division of engineers delivering a wide range of major capital projects related to Metro Vancouver’s regional water facilities. This role will be responsible for ensuring quality controls are implemented appropriately within the division and will lead the development and updating of technical standards, policies and procedures in accordance with corporate objectives.

You are an energetic leader and strategic thinker with strong project management and project control skills and have a demonstrated track record in the design and construction of civil infrastructure projects, with specific experience in water conveyance and treatment projects.

The Division Manager, Engineering E&C Water Services reports to the Director, Engineering & Construction Water Services and falls within our Management / Leadership, Level 4B job family.

This role:

• Leads division of engineering and technical staff responsible for overseeing the delivery of water system minor capital projects for a range of infrastructure including water transmission mains, underground chambers, reservoirs, pumping stations and water treatment facilities.
• Responsible for delivery of technical solutions for the Department’s infrastructure protection program and marine crossing inspection and maintenance program. Establishes and manages agreements with outside agencies to ensure third party projects are delivered in a manner that protects Metro Vancouver’s existing regional water facilities.
• Responsible for overseeing the development and updating of technical standards, policies and procedures in accordance with corporate objectives. Ensures all relevant information such as applicable design codes, specifications and previous experience and works with internal subject matter experts. Acts as the Division’s senior member of the technical review committee and coordinate changes to technical design standards, specifications, policies and procedures.
• Leads a team that is responsible for developing project management and project financial controls for the Division. Responsible for monitoring quality control and compliance with EGBC’s Professional Governance Act for work conducted within the Division.
• Accountable for the Division’s budget preparation and reporting and ensures the appropriate allocation of resources within the approved budget. Monitors and controls spending to ensure effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Contributes to the preparation of long range capital and financial plans. Develops and implements strategic initiatives and guides staff on cost control.
• Leads multi-disciplinary engineering teams (civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and electrical engineers) through all project phases including design, construction and project commissioning for large diameter water transmission mains, reservoirs, underground chambers, pumping stations, and water treatment facilities. Adopts relevant state-of-the-art practices and technologies which provide value and effectiveness.
• Oversees scoping documents at the outset of projects to ensure relevant details and requirements are adequately captured. Performs quality audits of work in all project phases to ensure technical standards, corporate and department policies and procedures are followed. Ensures permits and authorizations have been obtained and ensures relevant stakeholders have been adequately consulted.
• Provides guidance on the preparation and interpretation of contracts and technical specifications. Resolves problems that arise in the delivery of capital projects and addresses legal, technical, financial, public relations, and contractual considerations. Provides progress reports to senior managers and political committees. Writes and reviews reports, technical memos and drawings and delivers presentations to various audiences.
• Responsible for supervising, directing and motivating staff and monitors performance towards division, department and corporate objectives; ensures staff adhere to corporate and board policies. Ensures staff work within existing policies and procedures. Develops new systems, policies and procedures for divisional activities.
• Leads, coaches, mentors and develops staff recognizing the importance of leadership, supervisory and technical training; develops and sustains a flexible workforce encouraging staff to pursue opportunities that complement their skills and experience.
• Leads the implementation of strategic initiatives and ensures the division’s activities are consistent with the organization’s values and goals. Provides leadership to address critical and complex project emergencies; coordinates staff and makes decisions about how to best move forward.
• Liaises with other divisions, departments, external agencies, regulators, municipalities and the public on various issues affecting the division’s work; partners with consultants and technical associations to further objectives. Ensures adequate engagement and communication in early project stages to incorporate relevant operating and maintenance considerations and to garner support and resources to complete work.
• Provides advice and guidance on approach and problem situations to others within Metro Vancouver and on behalf of the organization to contacts external to the organization; represents the organization to the media, elected officials, and the public as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

To be successful, you have:

• Bachelor’s of Applied Science Degree in Civil Engineering or similar. 10 years of recent, related progressive experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
• Extensive technical expertise in the design, construction and project commissioning for large diameter water transmission mains, underground chambers, reservoirs, pumping stations and water treatment facilities. Superior understanding of the regulatory requirements affecting the design and construction of infrastructure for the regional water system.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including sound report writing and presentation skills. Persuasively communicates complex information to diverse audiences and upholds the reputation of the organization in communications with external agencies, the media, elected officials, and the public.
• Excellent budgeting and financial management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor budgets, meet financial objectives and ensure the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Excellent contract administration and project management skills including the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to build and maintain respectful working relationships; skill in dealing openly and tactfully in a variety of situations. Proven ability to use judgment to resolve complex challenges; flexible and able to develop and revise strategies to address problems and changing circumstances. Demonstrates persistence in overcoming obstacles and considers the diverse and long term implications of decisions beyond the work at hand.
• Contributes to the team with constructive ideas and experiences; effectively deals with disagreements to prevent escalation of conflict; seeks to include team members in decisions that will impact them. Ability to make complex and sometimes controversial decisions and effectively administer work through unforeseen conditions. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, supervise, coach and guide others while enhancing individual and team effectiveness. Ability to mentor and foster the development of direct reports and provide leadership to a number of ‘support but does not report’ working relationships. Sound understanding of and ability to apply labour and employee relations principles and practices including applicable collective agreements.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License

Our Vision:
Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and being representative of the region we serve. We invite all qualified candidates to apply including Indigenous People, visible minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ2S+, all genders and persons with disabilities.

Metro Vancouver has implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy. The policy requires all individuals hired by Metro Vancouver to be fully vaccinated (subject to any exemptions and accommodations) and provide proof of vaccination upon hire. Please follow this link to our Careers page where you can submit your application by March 30, 2022.

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Posted: March 16, 2022, 9:18 am

Expires: March 30, 2022, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 5 years or more

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