Job Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

The role of a Supervising Civil Engineer is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance and direct supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for a project.

A Supervising Civil Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include assisting with the plans and designs of structures and facilities such as bridges, railroads, roads, airports, harbors, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, tunnels, power plants and other projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Direct, organize and control work to administer medium to large structural contracts
• Work on moderate to complex problems requiring a thorough analysis of situation or data
• Supervise a workgroup
• Ensure work on contracts proceeds according to plans, procedures, contract specifications and quality
• Check contract documents and review design for obvious errors
• Approve work and progress payments
• Carry out inspection activities to ensure conformance
• Check and inspect contractor's work with drawings and related contract documents
• Conduct site surveys, confirming the scope of work, obtaining relevant information, equipment and materials
• Arrange site access and conduct survey
• Compile field data in report form for review of the project designer
• Prepare contract specifications, construction staging and traffic arrangement schemes
• Assess scope of work
• Monitor staff levels, coaching junior staff as required
• Manage the construction budget, act as liaison with clients and issue invoices as appropriate
• Address contractor questions and misconceptions by working closely with the superintendent and other construction staff;
• Keep track of contractor activities
• Accountable for confirming that work on contracts proceeds per approved design and contract specifications
• Perform work within established guidelines, procedures and practices

• Demonstrated Construction Administration experience as a Contract Administrator or the equivalent of 5 or more similar Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) or municipal projects with construction values of least between $5,000,000 and $15,000,000 or greater is an asset
• Either registration as a Professional Engineer with PEO or as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. with Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA) designation
• Prior MTO T131 and T131A Advanced Claims Dispute Resolution training is an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), Contract Documents including Agreement, General Conditions of Contracts, and Special Provisions
• Knowledge of construction survey and layout
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Knowledge of the requirements of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety act and Environmental Protection Act
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access)
• Experience working with MS Project or Primavera is considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation and conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle"

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician;
• Minimum 8 years experience in Road and/or Heavy Construction

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.