Senior Project Engineer

at  Toronto Transit Commission

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 10221
Number of Vacancies: 4
Department: Major Projects (20000062) - Major Projects/ Project Management 1 (30000504)
Salary Information: $105,541.80 - $131,986.40
Pay Scale Group: 10SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day/Afternoon
Posted On: November 6, 2024
Last Day to Apply: November 19, 2024
Reports to: Project Manager
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America’s third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU BRING?

• Use office technology, software and applications
• Apply analytical skills
• Manage projects
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work with multi-disciplined teams, deal with complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and obtain cooperation from a diverse group of internal and external project stakeholders to achieve the goals and objectives of the project.
• Sound judgement; excellent time management and problem solving skills.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU BRING?

• University degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or in architecture, combined with extensive experience in the areas of project/construction/engineering management of heavy construction and/or large, multi-disciplined projects; or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer or Architect in the Province of Ontario is required.
• Experience and involvement with alternative project delivery models, such as progressive design-build, would be an asset.
• A valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s license.
• PMP certification would be an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current engineering principles and practices, combined with comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and practices, including conceptual planning and all phases of design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction techniques and practices, contract administration, construction inspection, and knowledge of pertinent Acts and Regulations (Construction Lien Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.).
• Familiarity with project management information systems and reporting as it relates to control of scope, scheduling and cost.

Develops and prepares work plans as part of multi-year, multi-discipline capital projects. Coordinates, controls, monitors, and supervises all phases of the assigned project(s), including inception, definition of scope, planning, design, procurement and construction, through commissioning and handover to project close-out. Ensures project delivery is in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget and quality assurance parameters. Assists the Project Manager to deliver projects safely, on time, on budget and with requisite quality from inception through scope development, design, procurement, construction, handover, and closeout. Leads Designers through the design phase and the preparation of the construction contract(s). Ensures construction documents include appropriate constraints and milestones to facilitate operations, customer service, and third party requirements. Monitors technical performance of the Designers and ensure all engineering milestones are met. Coordinates work by third parties and value engineering activities. Obtains all the required sign-off and approvals both internally and from external agencies. Provides project management support to the Construction Site Manager during construction, commissioning and handover, including the coordination of all scope and engineering changes. Prepares various status reports for the Project Manager, and perform related administrative duties as assigned to meet project requirements and commitments. Demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies. Participates in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.