Discover jobs
Job Search
project engineer, construction
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - *Senior Project Engineer (Utility Supply Commitments & Agreements)
Posted on December 05, 2024 by Employer details Metro Vancouver
Job details
*Senior Project Engineer (Utility Supply Commitments & Agreements)Position Status: Full-Time RegularDepartment: Water ServicesEmployee Group: ExemptLocation: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P3A ($123,587.51 - $145,395.95 annually) Our Water Services Department is seeking a *Senior Project Engineer who will perform a range of activities including leading a portfolio of multiple agreement and supply commitment initiatives for the regional water system, and managing direct connections and new GVWD membership requests, and asset transfer agreements. You are: a progressive, team oriented person who can collaborate, tactfully negotiate, and effectively communicate with others. You are an engineer with significant experience in negotiating and leading development of service agreements in the utilities sector. You have a strong understanding of the intricacies and impacts of agreements and service commitments on long-term infrastructure planning. The *Senior Project Engineer reports to the Program Manager, Water System Modelling & Data Analytics. This role: Performs complex and varied engineering and project management work related to regional water supply and transmission system service agreements portfolio. Applies principles and practices of profession to ensure results are achieved in a sound and practical manner. Analyzes and assesses requirements and recommends optimal methods for achieving objectives and improving the process of direct connection requests to the regional water transmission system and water use agreements. Responsible for asset transfer negotiations and agreements between GVWD and member jurisdictions, overall project budgets and monitors and controls costs ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Participates in short and long range planning with support from other divisions like Legal Services, Procurement, Finance, and Real Estate Services. Makes decisions and provides recommendations on a variety of issues such as new GVWD membership requests and Development Cost Charge (DCC) enquiries using broad policies and mandates as guidelines. Uses ingenuity to devise original, practical and economical solutions related to drinking water supply and asset transfer agreement. Prepares and reviews project designs, technical reports and contract specifications for consulting services as needed. Acts as Metro Vancouver?s appointed representative in assigned matters of project and contract obligations including project initiatives, site inspections, and determination of regulatory requirements. May be required to negotiate significant technical or financial interest on behalf of Metro Vancouver. Directs the actions of consultants recommending changes to scope and negotiating new terms as required. Deals with full range of project dimensions that may include legal, property, public contact, and liaising with various levels of government, and other regulatory bodies. Explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view, supports position with evidence, research or experience gained in similar situations. Typically acts as a project leader and actively works to encourage teamwork, collaboration and efficiency. May supervise professional engineers and/or technical staff engaged in complex technical and non-technical work. Peer reviews the work of colleagues and provides guidance to consulting engineers and technical staff. Acts as a resource to staff members for advice and guidance on potential approaches and problem situations. May be a resource for presentations and questions to the Metro Vancouver board, committees and municipal councils. May work as a technical/specialist resource, collaborating with senior engineers, management and/or government officials in the development of regulatory or government policy initiatives affecting Metro Vancouver. Participates in the preparation and approval of e- LocationBurnaby, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$123,587.51YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99999
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by a partner site. Job Bank is not responsible for this content.
Report a problem with this job posting
- Date modified: