Supervisor,Design Engineering Technologist Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Engineering

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Supervisor, Design Engineering Technologist

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Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent position of Supervisor, Design Engineering Technologist in Design & Construction Services, Public Works.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2

SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Design in Design & Asset Management, this position is responsible for managing and directing Design Engineering Technologists in the delivery of high quality and cost-effective design and tendering of the HRM transportation capital program. The municipal infrastructure projects include new construction or rehabilitation of existing infrastructure such as streets & roads, bridges, retaining walls, accessible sidewalks, curbs, pavements, guiderails, trails, cycling infrastructure, traffic signals and intersections, etc.

The work includes preparing reports and presentation to Council, assisting in the establishment of Capital and Operating Budgets, assigning work to staff, establishing design parameters and alternatives, review of complex engineering designs and specifications, development and quality control of CADD standards and engineering drawings, ensuring the completion of design and tendering of approved Capital Projects, estimating project costs, producing record drawings and providing leadership to approximately 8-10 Design Engineering Technologists and other staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assigns, directs and co-ordinates Design Engineering Technologists and other technical staff in the preparation of cost estimates, record drawings, asset management, designs, specifications, tenders and record drawings for municipal infrastructure;

Assists and prepares technical reports to senior staff and Regional Council; liaises and consults with the general public, elected officials, consultants, and other government agencies as required;

Assists in the creation of policies and procedures relevant to the operations of the department;

With the Supervisor, Design Engineer, reviews and approves plans and tender documents prior to tender as part of quality assurance procedures for the section;

Performs and assists in the total project management of specific projects;

Assists in the coordination of the implementation of municipal infrastructure projects with other departments for inclusion in the HRM Capital Works Program;

Oversees the preparation and evaluation of requests for proposals for relevant consultant services;

Assists in the review of revisions to the Municipal Services Systems and other pertinent specifications;

Oversees the selection, revisions and adherence to Municipal Computer Aided Design standards;

Oversees the selection, updates and support for Computer Aided Design Software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autoturn, Torus, Nexus, etc.);

Works with ICT to ensure Automated drafting software is appropriate, up to date and recommends training for staff;

Performs quality control for internal & external Record AutoCAD drawing files for adherence to specifications;

Oversees and assists in the preparation of the annual data base on tender unit prices received on municipal infrastructure projects, and recommends unit prices for estimating cost of future projects;

Performs and assigns Quality Control duties as per policy;

Performs as an alternate member and may attend various committee meetings, (i.e., Halifax Utility Coordinating Committee, Nova Scotia Road Builders, Pole Relocation Committee);

Promotes a healthy and safe workplace by ensuring safety standards are adhered to, and correct potential safety issues effectively and efficiently. Encourages staff involvement in the creation of a healthy workplace, and ensures…


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