Major Projects Engineer

at  Manitoba Government

MAJOR PROJECTS ENGINEER

EG4 Engineer 4
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Capital Projects, Major Projects
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43222
Salary(s): EG4 $85,505.00 - $108,637.00 per year
Closing Date: December 31, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
This position will remain open until filled.
Major Projects Branch is responsible for the successful and timely delivery of high-priority, large scale, high-value and high-risk capital projects. The branch provides project management for the department’s major capital program including coordination, scheduling, and financial management. It also oversees project deliverables including procurement of regulatory approvals, land acquisition, engineering, design, and construction.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to make occasional visits to work sites within the province by ground, waterways and air, which may require overnight stays
• Must possess and maintain a full stage Manitoba class 5 Driver’s Licence

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and must be registered or be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba (EGM)
• Must have appropriate scope-of-practice in linear infrastructure such as highways, water related infrastructure, and/or bridges
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse work groups and contacts
• Extensive experience in the field of project management, including design and construction, contract management and managing interdisciplinary teams is required
• Ability to analyze policies and programs to determine feasibility, cost-effectiveness, consistency with established departmental policy and recommend alternatives in finished form
• Excellent consultation, negotiation and conflict management skills to deal effectively with complex and sensitive issues and adapting to diverse stakeholders with potentially conflicting perspectives and requirements
• Strong planning, research and analytical skills to identify and integrate relevant information to determine appropriate course of action/outcomes
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet competing deadlines
• Knowledge of related Highway Traffic Act, Highway Protection Act, Highways and Transportation Act and the Workplace Health & Safety Act
• Knowledge of current construction principles & methodology, construction specifications, and guidelines as it pertains to the department’s business
• Knowledge of specialized technical functions such as environmental assessment, materials and traffic engineering
• Knowledge of Occupational, Safety, Health & Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and Office Suite

Desired:

• Proficiency with project management software is desired

Duties:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Major Projects Branch, the Major Projects Engineer provides leadership, support and technical direction to the Major Projects team in the delivery of the department’s major capital projects. Provides engineering expertise, guidance and supervision to internal and external project staff including professional engineers and other technical staff, and is responsible for managing, providing sound leadership, planning, coordination, and financial accountability for the major projects capital portfolio.

Please refer the Job description for details