Wet Utilities Engineering Coordination Manager

Wet Utilities Engineering Coordination Manager

Requirements

• 4 Years Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university
• Minimum 12 years of related field engineering experience with at least 5 years of Canadian experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) is a must
• Hands-on experience in delivering master planning & infrastructure projects
• Ability to independently lead the team in supporting the design coordination of Wet Utilities distribution systems, linear infrastructures, water supply, and sewers
• Familiarity with load demand calculations for large private developments and/or large government projects
• Conversant with wet utilities Authorities regulations such as Metrolinx, MTO, the City of Toronto, the City of Hamilton, Halton Region, Peel Region, York Region, Niagara Region, Durham Region, Norfolk County, Haldimand County and other relevant authorities within Canada region
• Familiar with the Canadian and AWWA codes as well as Metrolinx, the City of Toronto, The City of Hamilton, MTO and regulations for water supply and sanitary sewer designs
• Experience of liaising with permit approvals
• Familiarity with the requirements for the hydraulic design of the linear infrastructure
• Good experience in creating utility cross-sections and profiles as per the requirements of local authorities
• Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of current technology and ability to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on the project

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineering coordination delivering major infrastructure projects as part of Utilities Team
• Responsible for leading wet infrastructure design coordination development, and overall management of the infrastructure design services provided by others by managing a group of technical specialists
• Manage the delivery of the wet design for numerous projects by verifying consistency in the designs produced by the design team with respect to adherence to the design criteria and required standards
• Manage the scope development and tendering process by the senior engineering staff for procurement of the design consultants as well as third-party reviewers
• Develop the scope of engineering work, reports, schedules, and budgets for the assigned project elements, and monitor progress to meet schedule and budget requirements
• Perform various engineering and design assignments requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories studied in a four-year university engineering program, and available data in the professional civil engineering field
• Prepare and lead in fundamental engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs including preparation of detailed requisitions for material purchase, services, and subcontracts
• Participate in the value engineering, constructability and other workshops; and drive the on-schedule submittal of the design deliverables
• Keep Project Management Team informed as to changes made to ensure timely processing of contract change orders
• Maintain overall knowledge of drawings, specifications, general contracts and time schedules
• Manage the responses to design RFIs and review/comment on change orders
• Ensure all infrastructure design works are comprehensive and discussed with the various engineers for the best implementation and installation of services in coordination with other parties and contractors
• Participate in negotiations with public and private agencies in public meetings to support the client
• Provide necessary technical support and design review/audit services to the project management team ensuring the correctness and quality of implementation of requirements
• Support the Utilities Technical Director in performing other tasks as deemed necessary related to infrastructure aspects of the projects
• Identify and document changes in scope
• Determine the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for technical aspects of the contract and monitor progress
• Monitor productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel, and make reassignments as project needs arise
• Participate in the coordination of the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project, as well as the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company
• Assist the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study
• Participate in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project
• Ensure client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines
• Expedite distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager
• Understand the client’s business goals in order to enhance the project work
• Prepare technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management
• Act as Project Manager’s deputy for certain activities, such as attending meetings in his/her absence
• Obtain, analyze, and circulate technical and contractual information to project disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.