Senior Project Engineer

at  City of Winnipeg

Under the direction of the Project Director – Winnipeg Sewage Treatment Program, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the execution, completion and implementation of capital projects, including project definition, consultant selection, project management, administration, coordination, start-up and turnover. Projects include engineering studies, designs, construction and contract administration for the upgrading or expansion of the wastewater treatment systems.

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will:

• Initiate projects and ensure execution and products conform to Department and City-wide broad objectives and needs.
• Ensure technical approach complies with appropriate standards and conforms with project objectives.
• Administer human resources.
• Administer capital budgets and expenditures.
• Administer project schedule.
• Disseminate and receive project information.
• Acquire goods and services from outside organizations.
• Develop, initiate and administer risk management procedures.
• Coordinate project execution, approvals and implementation.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position as assigned.

YOUR EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Several years prior experience in engineering planning, design and construction, project management and contract administration.
• Must have knowledge of project management processes and procedures, including project accounting and cost management, scheduling, resource management, risk management, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.
• Must be familiar with relevant municipal government policies and procedures, including purchasing policies, and legal and contractual requirements.
• Must be familiar with municipal infrastructure and operations, including water and wastewater treatment process operations, collection and distribution and servicing.
• Must have knowledge of construction materials, methods and practices, including job site safety.
• Must have strong demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, including leadership, and ability to work in teams, facilitate teambuilding, conduct meetings and strong negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be proficient at technical writing.
• Must have basic computer skills, including keyboarding, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

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