Requisition ID: 14500
Department: Transit Services Dept.
Service: Rail Construction Program Service
Branch: Construction Management Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Until December 31, 2026
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $99 812,44 - $121 444,96 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Gillin Building,141 Laurier Avenue
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Transportation
Application Close: 04/10/2024
The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow, and sustain Ottawa's Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa's overall transportation and mobility strategy.
You are responsible for: managing the traffic works of the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project within the City's Rail Construction Program; overseeing works associated with multiple phases of the project participating in planning, prioritization and risk management; performing a key role in site coordination and communication; ensuring compliance with all requirements; interfacing with contractors, consultants and external stakeholders; monitoring, tracking and reporting on project status and perform site visits; and reviewing submittals and payment requests.
Additionally, you: develop, schedule and implement oversight and inspection programs to assess the performance, quality and progress of the Stage 2 LRT project traffic works; direct and supervise in- house staff in day-to-day functions of their work including training, planning assignments, providing technical direction and support, reviewing work, participating in hiring and performance reviews and following up on concerns raised in the field. You manage the project's traffic budget as well.
You are also: provide expertise on quality control/assurance, expert technical advice and propose solutions; demonstrate strong knowledge of project requirements, traffic codes and standards, and good industry practice; and maintain close communication with contractors and external stakeholders and ensure issues are promptly resolved.
Completion of 4 year university degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Structural Engineering, or Architecture, from a recognized university.
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the discipline of planning, design and construction of projects, including a minimum of 5 years construction project management experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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