Municipal Engineer
Saint John
- Saint John, NB
- $91,557-101,057 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Working closely with City Operations to obtain inputs to incorporate into the project plans;
- Planning projects, applying standards (i.e. General Specifications) and optimizing procedures and schedules;
- Preparing project plans and budgets in accordance with sound project management methodology and engineering principles;
- Preparing terms of reference for engineering consultant services, participate in selection and ensure high standards in their work;
- Preparing quality reports and recommendations to Common Council for consultant engagement, award of construction contracts and other technical information;
- Overseeing and managing hired consultants and contractors throughout the completion of various capital and or operations projects;
- Initiating processes and preparing submissions for environmental approvals, rezoning requests, property and easement acquisitions; ensuring appropriate public consultation for each project;
- Understanding and diligently administering the City's policy for tendering of construction contracts and guiding consultants in doing so;
- Managing tender calls and participating in the tender opening process;
- Measuring project performance, providing analysis, and reporting on status;
- Managing projects with accountability for quality assurance, results, budget management and use of resources;
- Preparing and submitting funding applications for various City service areas; and
- Managing Technologist staff.
- Assessing technical needs, issues and construction management and providing quality reports on engineering standards and projects;
- Providing technical guidance and advice to operations and technical staff to ensure effective and sustainable construction and maintenance practices;
- Ensuring quality standards and appropriateness of engineering plans, drawings and construction specifications in compliance with all statutes, regulations, recognized quality standards and certificate of approval to operate; and
- Provide after hours responsibility for and direction of emergency and other unplanned services as a member of the 24/7 Department Duty Manager Rotation.
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)