Project Engineer (Engineer 1-3) (Term) (Plymouth)
at Province of Nova Scotia
Plymouth, NS, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 29 Nov, 2024 | USD 4169 Monthly | 18 Nov, 2024 | N/A | Software,Government Agencies,Supervisory Skills,It,Contractors,Customer Service,Communication Skills,Civil Engineering | No | No |
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Description:
Department: Public Works
Location: PLYMOUTH
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 29-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
ABOUT US
The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. Our Highway Programs Division is growing, and we have an opportunity available for a Project Engineer to join to our team. Become part of the team today who is responsible for managing all phases of bridge and highway construction. Watch your projects come to life and make exciting impacts to the Provincial road network of Nova Scotia.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
You will conduct and oversee pre-engineering and survey work, produce timely quantity and cost estimates, and perform efficient and cost-effective contract administration. Utilizing your expertise, you will recommend construction improvements based on assessments of field conditions and contribute to the design of highways and structures. You are responsible for Occupational Health and Safety as well as environmental concerns related to your projects. You will be responsible for supervising office, as well as technical, staff, all the while ensuring a safe and engaged work force. Consistently, you will maintain good public relations when working with various agencies, property owners, the general public, and public utilities who are affected by highway construction and survey work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
You have a Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering or related discipline) and are registered with Engineers Nova Scotia as an Engineer‐in‐Training, or as Licensed to Practice.
You have technical expertise related to bridge and highway maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. Proficiency in a computerized environment is necessary including Microsoft Suite and familiarity with software used in an engineering and survey environment. A working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is essential.
A working knowledge of the Public Highways Act, along with Department policies and procedures will be considered as an asset. Experience managing budgets, and an understanding of the principles of project management as it relates to highway and bridge construction are also considered assets.
As the ideal candidate, you are an effective team leader with strong supervisory skills. You are a self-motivated individual who works well independently with minimal supervision. You have proven and professional communication skills, both oral and written, for collaborating with staff, other government agencies, consultants, contractors and the public. You have well developed planning and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to multi-task and adapt in this fast-paced environment with competing priorities. You maintain a professional and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Construction
Site Engineering / Project Management
Construction
Graduate
Engineering
Proficient
1
Plymouth, NS, Canada