CAPITAL PROJECT ENGINEER

Regular Full Time

About Tsawwassen First Nation

Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is a proud Coast Salish nation with our land base situated in Tsawwassen, B.C. In 2009, the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement came into effect – this treaty was the first modern urban treaty in BC and the first treaty to be successfully negotiated through the BC Treaty Commission process. The Treaty provides us municipal, provincial and federal types of jurisdiction over a land base of 724 hectares.

Tsawwassen First Nation is a full member of Metro Vancouver, the first First Nation to do so.  We are now going through a period of revival and renewal as we plan our future and seek opportunities to sustain our growth physically, economically and culturally, for present and future generations.

About the Opportunity

Tsawwassen First Nation has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Capital Project Engineer, based in Tsawwassen, BC.

This position is responsible for planning, design review, and construction of capital works projects. This position also oversees contract management of capital projects pertaining to municipal infrastructure, government facilities, parks infrastructure, and commercial and multi-family residential construction.                            

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and oversees project related scopes of work, schedules and budgets.
• Provides professional and technical expertise, guidance and direction to staff.
• Prioritize the assigned projects through continuous review and updates.
• Coordinate and manage a range of funding and grant agreements, ensuring the fulfillment of all obligations and commitments for timely access to funding streams.
• Assist with value engineering on projects with the design team for cost-efficient solutions.
• Review the work of engineering and architectural consultants and contractors for capital projects.
• Oversee procurement, manage contractor relationships, and enforce compliance.
• Maintain project documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Able to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for presentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Preform other duties as required.
• May be required to assume other responsibilities during emergencies in the municipal environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building design and construction techniques.
• Broad engineering and construction knowledge in multiple disciplines is an asset.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive and high priority projects.
• Conduct post project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Able to work independently and develop initiatives and programs in response to the needs of the department as well as corporate policies and goals.
• Willingness to be flexible in a changing work environment.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working in a local government is an asset.
• Possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management with 10+ years of project management experience or equivalent.
• Project management experience in commercial, multi-unit residential construction, and municipal infrastructure.

 Certifications

• Professional engineering (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) or eligibility for designation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) are desirable.
• Valid BC Driver's License and ability to travel to project sites as required.

 Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily indoors in an office environment.
• Off-site travel and extended hours are occasionally required for meetings, field inspections, and attending conference and training events.

Wages:  Pay scale for this position is $54.36/hr to $61.54/hr with excellent benefits including enrolment in the BC Municipal Pension Plan. Placement within the pay scale is based on a review of skills, experience & internal equity. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pursuant to the Tsawwassen First Nation Government Employees Act, first priority in hiring among qualified applicants will be given to Tsawwassen Members, second priority to spouses (as defined in s. 3 (1) of the BC Family Law Act) of Tsawwassen Members, and third priority to members of other First Nations. If you fall within one of these categories and you wish to have this voluntary information considered as part of your application, please indicate the applicable category in your cover letter.