The Vancouver Airport Authority has openings for permanent,
full-time Project Engineers in the Engineering Projects Department. The successful candidates will be responsible
for the implementation and management of single and/or multiple construction
projects valued from 2 to 20 million dollars.
Key responsibilities include:
·
Managing
a program of assigned projects focusing on managing project requirements, scope,
budget, schedule and quality of work
·
Preparing
and delivering on implementation plans
·
Managing
consultant design teams to adhere to scope, schedule and budget
·
Leading
the preparation of Request for Proposal and Tender documents including scope of
work definition, technical requirements and schedule constraints
·
Evaluating
and providing recommendations for tenders and contracts
·
Providing
leadership in the areas of construction safety and environment
·
Maintaining
and managing project budgets including forecasting costs and risk management
·
Liaising
with internal Airport Authority departments and external stakeholders
throughout the project
Key qualifications include:
·
Completion
of a university degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering combined with a
minimum of five years’ work experience in the design, construction or
consulting industry
·
Registration
as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC)
·
Knowledge
of construction industry practices and standards
·
Demonstrated
project management skills including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, organizational,
coordination, negotiation and cost control
·
Proficiency
in word processing, spread sheets, databases and project scheduling software
(MS Project)
·
Excellent
interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; experience chairing
meetings and effective presentation skills would be an asset
·
Proven
leadership experience with strong people and time management skills
·
Knowledge
of or experience with airport operations would be an asset
·
Sound
knowledge of contract law and contract administration process
·
A valid
Class 5 driver’s license
·
Must be able
to obtain Transport Canada security clearance
This position is open to Airport Authority employees
and external candidates. Previous relevant job performance will be taken
into consideration for all candidates that apply for this position.
We are committed to employment equity and welcome
applications from everyone, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with
disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Reference no.: 13-31
Application
deadline:
November 11, 2013
To
apply: Visit http://www.yvr.ca
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