The City of Port Coquitlam is a rapidly growing urban municipality of over 57,000 residents, located in the northeast section of the Lower Mainland. The City is distinguished by a strong sense of community pride and a commitment to building an organization where employees feel they belong, willingly work hard and can see the contribution they are making to the community.

The Role:

If you are looking to be become an integral member of a dedicated and energetic management team, possess a solid understanding of municipal engineering principles and are committed to excellent customer service, then this position may well be right for you. Reporting to the Director of Engineering and Operations, The Manager of Capital Projects will have a passion for the design and construction of municipal infrastructure, including water systems, sanitary sewers and drainage systems, road networks as well as a strong background in staff development, mentoring and coaching.

Technical Responsibilities:

Responsible for the implementation of the City’s capital program including project management, engineering design, tender preparation, construction, inspection, and record drawing completion.
Delivers the capital program using a combination of engineering consultants and Engineering staff.
Reviews construction designs and record drawings for capital works completed by the division.
Arrange and/or attend meetings with stakeholders to coordinate and inform the public about upcoming projects and to mitigate impacts.
Prepare and present reports to Senior Management, as well as Mayor and Council.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Engage colleagues and employees in decision making and problem solving.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning for self and support the development and growth of employees.
Hold self, colleagues and employees accountable for their performance and behavior.
Find ways to understand the needs of customers and factor these needs into our service
Create a fun, creative, positive work environment.
Develop processes and programs that identify and capitalize on opportunities for improvement.
View and conduct yourself as a City employee, not an Engineering department employee. Know what is going on in the city and who provides what services.

Requirements:

A university degree in Civil Engineering or a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology combined with significant knowledge and experience.
Five years’ experience working in or with municipal engineering departments.
Experience and practical knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in the design and construction of municipal infrastructure.
Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (or ASTTBC).
Knowledge and experience with Master Municipal Construction Documents, preferably certified by the association as a Contract Administrator.
Experience in the preparation of technical reports and presentations for a variety of audiences including Mayor and Council and the public.
Prior Management experience is an asset.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
A commitment to excellent customer service, continuous improvement and life-long learning.
A team player with a strong work ethic.
A sense of humour.

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If you possess the fundamental skills, experience and education required to be successful in this role we invite you to provide a cover letter and résumé in confidence to either Michael O’Brien or Bob Murray before Tuesday, September 1, 2015.