Project Manager

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Engineer 1-3

Project Manager

Temporary Position

(Up to three (3) years)

Open

Buildings Division – Construction

Bathurst (one (1) Position)

Saint John (one (1) Position)

Who we are?

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick’s public infrastructure. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s mission is to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services to the public. Not only is the department responsible for managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.

What you will do?

Buildings Division manages building construction projects such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, government offices, colleges, correctional facilities. This position is essential for facilitating construction and renovation of provincial buildings.

Reporting to the Regional Construction Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• managing building construction contracts;
• ensuring compliance with building construction industry codes, standards, and safety regulations;
• assisting with preparing tender documents;
• coordinating and conducting site inspections and quality control assessments;
• providing technical expertise, guidance, and recommendations for building construction;
• managing budgets and tracking project expenses;
• providing reports on project status and budgets;
• facilitating communication between stakeholder, contractors, consultants, and NBDTI.

Work environment

• Office location: Bathurst Provincial Building, 360 St. George Street. Saint John Provincial Building, 110 Charlotte Street. Please indicate the location(s) you wish to be considered for.
• Open office layout.
• Standard hours of work: Monday – Friday.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.
• Occasional travel throughout the province.

Who you are?

Key behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical competencies:

• Project Management
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Written Communication

Essential Qualifications:

Engineer 3:

• University degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.

Engineer 2:

• University degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.

Engineer 1:

• University degree in Engineering.
• Must be eligible for Engineering in Training designation with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered or confirmed eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Bathurst position: Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.

Saint John position: Written and spoken competence in English is required.

Please state your language capability.

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your résumé.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure offers:

• Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.

SALARY:

Engineer 3: $2,904.87 to $3,976.01 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

Based on Operational Requirements, hours may be designated to:

• 40 hours per week ($3,205.37 to $4