Construction Engineer

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• Managing transportation safety
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
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Job Information

Job Title: Construction Engineer
Job Requisition ID: 49687
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 29, 2024
Classification: Engineering & Related Level 2 (522ERA)
Salary: $3,090.43 - $4,278.93 bi-weekly ($80,660 - $111,680 / year)

Role Responsibilities

As the Construction Engineer, you will manage the delivery of assigned capital projects ranging from highways/bridges, roads and transportation infrastructure. As a Project Manager, you will define project requirements with clients, coordinate the activities of in-house team members, private sector consultants and contractors, develop project implementation from initiation to closeout to ensure project scope, time, cost and quality objectives are met. You will be primarily involved in delivering the Highway 3 twinning projects which are at various stages of functional planning, conceptual and engineering design as well as construction. You will ensure that all phases of project activities from beginning to completion comply with government and ministry legislation, policies, guidelines, transportation industry regulations, standards and procedures. A key component of this position is working with stakeholders to achieve results, requiring extensive professional knowledge of project management principles and methodologies including knowledge of highway engineering, procurement, planning, programming, design and construction disciplines. Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Creating and maintaining a design and construction issues resolution log that identifies risks and developing risk management strategies on the projects
• Determining needed resources (manpower, materials, equipment) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Utilizing any available planning studies, geometric assessments, intersection safety assessments, accident statistics, surfacing strategies, bridge reports, geotechnical reports and environmental studies in preparing terms of reference for consultant proposals
• Reviewing conditions of land agreements and liaising with the appropriate consultant to ensure that all conditions of sale are met
• Coordinating and supervising other engineering and technical staff if requested
• Monitoring and controlling project costs during all phases of the projects to ensure that adequate funds are available to complete the projects
• Reviewing and recommending consultant fee/scope changes, personal change approvals and contract unit prices requests as well as extra work orders
• Coordinating project scope with Alberta Environment, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the National Coast Guard
• Approving payments of progress estimates and monthly expenditures as an expenditure officer
• Monitoring and evaluating consultant performance and completing the evaluation form which is utilized for future project consultant selection
• Resolving through negotiation and mediation conflicts arising from landowners or stakeholders
• Recommending corrective actions as necessary, reviewing details to substantiate contract overruns and reviewing as well as approving contract final details for final payments
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, landowners, utility owners, elected officials, local communities leaders, highway user groups, environmental agencies and special interest groups, municipal officials, other government agencies and officials as well as the general public throughout the life cycle of the project.

Qualifications

A related university degree (e.g., Civil Engineering) supplemented by at least five (5) years of related experience in transportation and/or civil engineering is required.

Other requirements include:
• Registered or eligible to obtain membership with APEGA
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Extensive project management skills

The following will be considered assets:
• Experience with publicly funded transportation projects
• Experience leading a project team with Engineering Consultants and contractors
• Contract administration experience

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am - 4:30 pm).

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

This position is located at the Administration Building, 909 3 Ave N, Lethbridge Alberta, T1H 0H5.

Traveling will consist of 25-50% of the work schedule.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Systems Thinking: you will consider the whole system with its linkages and set goals for long-term outcomes and broad perspectives

Creative Problem Solving: you will find ways to improve complex systems and engage others as well as encourage debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks

Agility: you will be aware of and adapt to changing priorities while remaining objective under pressure and supporting others to manage their emotions

Develop Networks: you will go beyond to meet stakeholder needs and create impactful relationships with people

How To Apply

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Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

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It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Michele Murphy at [email protected] .