Transportation Design & Construction Specialist

Transportation Design & Construction Specialist

Public Works - Transportation

Contract Full-Time; 13 Months

Pay Band: $89,469 - $111,834 per annum.

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Overview:

The Transportation Team at the Region of Peel is dedicated to ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility for all residents and businesses. Our team focuses on strategic planning, development, and maintenance of a comprehensive transportation network that includes roads, transit systems, cycling paths, and pedestrian walkways. We design and implement infrastructure projects, manage traffic flow with advanced systems, and collaborate with local transit authorities to improve public transportation services.

The role:

Reporting to the Program Manager of Roads, Design, and Construction in the Transportation Division, this position is responsible for conducting research and providing expert analysis, interpretation, and recommendations on road construction products, methodologies, and initiatives.

What you will do in this role:

• Manage and administer various Road Capital Projects, up to a value of $5 million.
• Prepare, review, and analyze engineering design drawings and contract documents in compliance with current road standards.
• Prepare requests for quotations, tender documents and contract amendments, providing expert advice and direction to purchasing staff.
• Determine evaluation matrix, undertake the evaluation of detailed proposals, and conduct analysis for vendor procurement.
• Provide budget estimates and project scheduling to secure funding requirements in the capital budget.
• Control and monitor project budgets, cash-flows, schedules, project costs and tracks/reports on same. Review quantities, back-up for progress payments, identify discrepancies and make recommendation to resolve same.
• Negotiate project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel's financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project.
• Prepare and execute communication plans for all appropriate project agencies and stakeholders as required.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships, liaise and negotiate with internal groups and external agencies to resolve project related issues, and obtain all approvals and permits prior to construction.
• Attend site meetings, prepare formal meetings notes/minutes and promptly distributes.
• Address inquiries, complaints and concerns raised by the Public and/or Councillors and prepares draft responses.

What the role requires:

• University degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 3 years directly related and progressive experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A preference will be given to candidates who possess a P.Eng or CET designation.
• Proven negotiating, planning, scheduling, financial and project management skills to manage vendors and contractors.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of road design practices and standards, related codes and environmental regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract processes, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated financial skills to prepare cost estimates and to control budgets and expenditures for capital works projects.
• Team player who contributes to multiple project teams and can provide technical expertise in road design and construction.
• Valid G driver's license (in good standing) and access to own transportation.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proven organizational and effective and efficient time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, MS Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and pro-actively managing bias.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan effective start date.
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
• Accrue Vacation monthly starting at 3 weeks per annum.
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing.
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance.
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.