Senior Engineer, Project Management (Development Services)
Job Overview
Job title: Senior Engineer, Project Management (Development Services)
Job description: Senior Engineer, Project Management (Development Services)
Competition No.:
2021-306
Duration:
Regular Full Time
Salary:
$, plus competitive benefits
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Last Updated:
11/22/21 8:35 AM
Description
As the third largest City in British Columbia, the City of Burnaby is committed to creating and sustaining the best quality of life for our entire community. ;As a City, we provide facilities and services that support a safe, connected, inclusive, healthy and dynamic community. With this in mind, comes great responsibility; we seek likeminded individuals who are passionate about the community, work with integrity and respect, and are innovative when it comes to the work and services Burnaby provides to our citizens.
Our Engineering Department is seeking a skilled individual with a background in professional engineering join the team as a Senior Engineer, Project Management (Development Services); to assist in providing technical engineering review and guidance on development projects. Key tasks in this role include in-depth knowledge of planning and land development processes, reviewing technical engineering requirements, practices, and procedures related to development projects. Generate reports on development project status in terms of scope, scheduling, and budgeting; preparing terms of reference for design and construction administration proposals from external consultants on development coordinated work; evaluating proposals and recommending consultant selection; accepting engineering design and drafting work performed by consultants. This role also prepares and reviews specifications, cost estimates, plans and contract documents related to development projects; hires, trains, mentors and reviews work of technical subordinates; leads contract dispute resolutions and risk management activities on City contracts, including negotiated and legal contract settlements. Performs related work as required.;
Qualifications include a University degree in Engineering, a Professional Engineering designation (P. Eng) and a minimum of 15 years of professional engineering experience. This role requires thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and bylaws related to land development and engineering practices. The role also requires the ability to think innovatively to ensure projects are implemented in a timely manner while upholding City standards and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; work independently and within a team environment; problem solve; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish priorities and accomplish objectives in a timely manner; lead contract dispute resolutions. The role also requires skill in the use of office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Project Management software. Extensive background in the City’s land development process and relevant City bylaws, along with knowledge of project management methodologies, processes and policies is considered an asset. Ideal candidates will also possess the ability to effectively negotiate complex issues with developers in the best interest of the department, City and taxpayers. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
First consideration given to applications received by Friday December 03, 2021 and will be posted until filled.
All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. External applicants who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a personal characteristic protected by the BC Human Rights Code can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. City of Burnaby employees can refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for City staff.
Copies of relevant professional certificates or degrees will be required at the time of the interview. We thank all candidates for applying, but only those short listed will be contacted
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Posted: November 22, 2021, 3:59 pm
Expires: December 3, 2021, 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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