Head, Construction Contracts

Attention Professional Engineers

Are you a dynamic leader who can set strategic plans and priorities to deliver results? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? If so, then consider this opportunity for you.

Join our team of industry leaders and make a difference on Ontario highways. The Contract Management Office is actively seeking an experienced Engineer who has a creative, and strategic mindset to lead and manage staff responsible for providing ongoing support to the ministry's contract management for Construction Contract Administration.

Contract Management Office
The Contract Management Office is responsible for: administration of the contractual agreements with service providers for the design and construction of the provincial highway network, pre-qualifying contractors for bidding on construction and maintenance projects, finalizing and distributing the contract documents to potential bidders, preparing estimates for the work, receives the bids and awards the work, developing contract administration guidelines and automated tools for the effective management of planning, design and contract administration consultant assignments, as well as for the oversight of construction contracts.

Leadership in the Ontario Public Service

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

• Providing leadership and direction for section staff and projects, including setting objectives and priorities and preparing operational and work plans.
• Providing guidance, direction and advice related to the effective delivery, oversight and administration of highway construction and engineering, contact administration
• Managing the development and implementation of policies and processes that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of construction and engineering contract administration.
• Liaising with and building and maintaining collaborative partnerships external stakeholders
• Participating with ministry executives in formulating policies, strategic plans and program direction to further government/ministry corporate strategies and goals.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• You are a current member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Leadership and Project Management Skills:

• You have experience fostering an environment of high performance, learning, growth and continuous improvement.
• You have experience motivating and inspiring staff to achieve results in a rapidly changing environment.
• You can develop, build and lead organizational capacity through values based leadership in areas of organizational design, recruitment, talent and performance management and labour relations matters.
• You have an understanding of strategic corporate directions, multi-year business and results based planning processes.
• You have experience managing a technical team delivering results.
• You have project management skills to oversee and prioritize work performed by the section.

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of highway engineering with specific knowledge and experience in highway design, maintenance operations, construction and contract administration.
• You have knowledge of service delivery models, roles, risk management, responsibilities and accountabilities, policies and practices for procurement, financial planning and management, contract language and legal principles.
• You have knowledge of highway construction, engineering and contract administration processes and procedures.
• You have the ability to understand policies, strategic direction and business planning processes and to assess implications on the implementations.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can liaise and participate on working groups and directly support the Qualification Committee
• You have experience providing expert information and interpretation of engineering, construction, maintenance, operations and contract administration contracts, policies and standards to key stakeholders
• You can effectively communicate program direction and information through briefings, presentations, and discussions with a large number of ministry staff, management and stakeholders
• You have expertise in liaising with and building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, business partners and clients across a large, dynamic, and complex organization.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• You can anticipate, identify and investigate complex problems and develop and implement practical, cost-effective solutions on a province-wide and industry-wide basis
• You have demonstrated decision-making skills and can find creative solutions to problems.
• You have experience determining research needs and outcomes where data, information, specifications or policies do not exist