Facilities Project Engineering Technologist

Posted on: Sep 24, 2024

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 2 years

Join our team as a Facility Project Engineering Technologist to play an important role in shaping the future of Strathcona County’s infrastructure by leading and executing a variety of facility capital projects. You will be providing experienced project management from conceptual planning to project completion. Working collaboratively with a variety of internal and external parties, the position coordinates project activities, maintain budgets, timelines and expectations, and provides technical support to develop facility standards.

This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program. The successful candidate will be required to reside within 2 hours of Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Works in project teams to develop, plan and implement facility renovations and new construction projects, oversee design and consulting services, prepare required procurement documentation, conduct site visits, meet with user groups, review bids, and recommend award, and manage contracts for compliance
Oversee the execution of construction activities, monitoring progress, quality, and safety performance
Foster a collaborative work environment among contractors, subcontractors, and project team members to optimize construction sequencing and coordination
Provide coordination between all interested parties, guidance on bylaw, building codes and municipal strategic objectives, assist in implementing capital life cycle program
Develop project risk profiles and strategies, insurance standards, evaluate insurance costs and transfer of risk
Develop project budgets and manages the project’s accounting process, report on variances, complete funding or grant applications
Report on project performance and take corrective action as necessary to maintain project scope/schedule/budget

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of a Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology or a related field
C.E.T. with 5 years relevant experience or E.I.T. with 3 years relevant experience including full range project management experience and training
Extensive experience in construction project management, administration practices, and public tendering
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite of applications as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro and Bluebeam Studio. Familiarity with construction software tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), project management software, and scheduling software is required
Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Lean, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Progressive Design Build and Construction Management, and public tendering
Project and contract management knowledge supplemented with formal training
Ability to effectively identify issues, clearly explain changes and obtain consensus when a new direction is required to meet the goals of the project
Ability to quickly gain the respect of all project team members and stakeholders through personal integrity, experience, communication and professional skills
Working in constrained timeframes, ability to prepare and present reports, briefing documents or presentations for audiences ranging from the project team to Councillors
Knowledge of Alberta Safety Code, construction and facility terminology and methods and Occupational Health and Safety regulations as it relates to new building construction
Knowledge of sustainable building practices and ensures overall compliance of the design and construction teams to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and County sustainability standards for new construction

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Willingness and ability to work in inclement weather performing on-site inspections and related duties using mandatory safety devices
Ability and willingness to work outside regular working hours on occasion

Job Type

Full Time Temporary

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$84,047.60 - $105,032.20

Closing Date

October 6, 2024

Posting ID: 28038

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