The Stage 2 –Project Engineer will assist the Stage 2 Project Manager in the execution of the Stage 2 Construction Interface and Design Management (IDM) Project Agreement Work. The Stage 2 IDM objective is to provide design review and construction and commissioning oversight of the Stage 2 Constructor for the City of Ottawa which have influence on maintenance and lifecycle of the Expanded System. The RTM Stage 2 Team shall identify all occurrences of divergences from the Stage 2 Maintenance bid assumptions or any gross (non-industry standard) inefficiency in the Stage 2 Maintenance Services that could not have reasonably considered in their pricing assumptions. In addition to the IDM Review Work, the Stage 2 – Project Engineer will lead and track RTM’s mobilization efforts for a smooth transition from Constriction to Maintenance and operations of the expanded system. They will oversee the other departments within the organization are meeting the mobilizations schedule and act as a conduit to ensure they are provided with the information they need to meet the overall goals of the organizations. In preparation for Stage 2 RTM will be required to:Update maintenance process, procedures, and plans.Coordinate Training of Maintenance staff and subcontractors with the Stage 2 Constructor on the new InfrastructureUpdate Asset lists and preventative maintenance plans/ work orders in the CMMS System Create a warrant protocol between the city and the Contractor. Receive and track spare parts handover and all project documentations (As-builts, O&M manuals, record drawings, product data sheets, intellectual property, and licences etc.)Lastly, following Substantial Completion of the Stage 2 Construction, the Project Engineer will assist with preparing and issuing warrant claims to the Design Build contractor and the City following a strict protocol set out in the contract. The ideal candidate will have strong communications skills with an emphasis in project management of complex, multiple disciplinary projects. The position is a unique opportunity to participate in the construction and maintenance of Ottawa’s Confederations Line LRT System. Key Responsibilities: • Provide overall management, administrative and technical direction for one or more projects • Reviewing Construction documentation to ensure they align with RTM’s Maintenance assumptions and the Stage 2 Contractors Output Specifications• Conducting routine site visits and witness testing and commissioning activities to identify construction issues that will impact maintenance • Identifying and advising the senior management team of potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts • Prepare maintenance and lifecycle estimates for construction divergences and contract variations. • Assist with the procurement process for maintenance subcontracts required for the Stage 2 extension.• Coordinate and track mobilization schedule and deliverables internally. • The ability to read, interpret, analyze, and forecast a project’s costs and determine the status of the job in terms of schedule and costing • Assessing potential risks and notifying Senior Management team on a continuous basis • Conduct and efficiently manage project meetings weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly as needed • Coordinate the handover of Stage 2 construction items with the Owner, Constructor, maintenance subcontractors and internal departments within the organization• Work with third Party software provider to develop a business process within our existing system to manage the warrant corrective maintenance work during the 2-year warrant period at Substantial completionLiaising with Owners, Consultants and Trades: • Maintain excellent relationships with clients, key stakeholders, consultants, and trades • Meeting with the Stage 2 Contractor, consultants, owner, and RTM subcontractors on a routine bases to provide updates and coordinate Work.• Ensuring schedules are clearly communicated to trades and they are held accountable for meeting these schedules and deadlines Coaching and Mentoring: • Providing learning opportunities to more junior counterparts on the team • Coaching team members and providing constructive feedback to assist in their professional growth • Contributing regular feedback and evaluating all team members annually Required Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum of 5 years’ Design, Construction and/or Maintenance experience. LRT Project (Construction or Maintenance) is preferred.• Educational and experience requirements include a construction related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience, LRT Rail experience is considered an asset.• Strong working knowledge of contract management• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on construction projects • Foresight to predict problems before they develop • knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control, engineering drawings and other documents • Ability to assume responsibility, interface and have superior communication and interpersonal skills essential • Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives • Proficiency in Office and Project Management software (e.g. MS Office/Project) Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Title
Project Engineer