Manager, Engineering Capital Program

Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Exempt - Regular Full-Time

Scope

Reporting to the Director, Project Delivery, the Manager, Engineering Capital Program will oversee the delivery and execution of Surrey's capital construction and rehabilitation program. This role is responsible for providing technical and administrative leadership and support to a team of professionals. You will manage project priorities and work with project teams, external consultants, and contractors to effectively deliver projects within budgets and schedules. You will work on the design and development of capital projects and the negotiation and award of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the City's goal of serving its residents, businesses, staff and other stakeholders with excellence. • Manage capital construction and rehabilitation projects that reflect and are sensitive to the changing and complex needs of the City and its stakeholders. • Supervise and coordinate professional staff and project teams to ensure projects are assigned and delivered in an effective and client-centered manner. • Build and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize services across municipal departments, third-party consultants and contractors, etc. • Contribute to the planning, negotiation and award of project contracts; oversee project implementation within the parameters of said contracts, on time and on budget. • Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. • 10 years of related experience in a management level role in the public sector and/or private sector working on design and construction of municipal infrastructure. • Project Management Professional designation is desirable. • Current membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia is required. • An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. • Demonstrated experience in the design, tender, inspection and construction of municipal infrastructure. • Solid experience with the project management, design, development, and negotiation of project contracts. • Thorough knowledge of the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD), contract law, as well as knowledge of Labour and WorkSafeBC regulations; principles and practices of planning, design, construction, and maintenance associated with proven professional skills in municipal engineering and project management is required.

Other Information

Pay Range: M4 - $142,797 - $167,997

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be open until filled.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

Category

Administrative