Coordinator, Road Rehabilitation Projects (Revised)
Requisition ID: 10679
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Department
Service: Infrastructure Services
Branch: Design & Construction Municipal Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary (up to 1 year)
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $40.778 - $47.715 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 14/05/2024
JOB SUMMARY
The Municipal Design & Construction unit manages the environmental assessment, design and construction of the municipal infrastructure program; coordinates the preliminary, functional and detailed designs, preparation of contract documents, tendering and construction management of municipal rehabilitation and growth projects including roads, transitways, water and wastewater treatment facilities, sanitary and storm sewers, watermains, sidewalks, streetlights, structures, etc.
You are responsible for administering construction-related activities of several road rehabilitation projects such as Guiderail Upgrade, culvert replacement, and preventative maintenance programs such as Crack Sealing and Micro-Surfacing. You also: comment on designs and specifications; coordinate activities of the general contractors, sub-contractors, utility companies; oversee inspection staff; participate in the preparation of contracts for tendering; and act as a second-in-charge, as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year community college diploma in construction technology or related field leading to an Engineering Technician diploma
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a construction related field with 2 years of specialized experience in road maintenance/pavement rehabilitation
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Roadway Safety Manual (Book 7)
- Knowledge of road rehabilitation and road pavement structure and construction standards
- Processes for tendering and contracting work
- Protocols for responding to councillor inquiries, dealing with the public
- Principles of contract management including cost containment/control and reporting
- Microcomputer applications in an engineering environment, including the utilization of spreadsheets, word processing, intra and internet
- Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
- Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Read and interpret engineering plans and drawings
- Ability to develop and maintain links between the Supervisor, Road Rehabilitation Projects and interrelated agencies involved in a construction project
- Prepare clear and detailed reports of contractor activities in accordance with contract specifications
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Conflict resolution/problem solving techniques
- Work with minimum supervision
- Communicate effectively with the public, City of Ottawa staff, and contractors where there is an absolute requirement to maintain professional and arms length relationship to ensure that the perception of impropriety does not exist
- Safety conscious in a construction related environment
- Tact, discretion and sound judgment
- Leadership, initiative and creativity
- Commitment to excellence, client and service-oriented
- Excellent organizational skills
- Able to handle contentious issues and situations
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
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