Supervisor – Capital Facilities Construction – Full-Time

Job title: Supervisor – Capital Facilities Construction – Full-Time

Company: City of Thunder Bay

Job description: Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Manager Capital Facilities Construction, oversees the Capital Facilities Construction Unit and renewal of the Corporation’s facilities. Key responsibilities include the supervision of Unit staff; planning, budgeting, designing, tendering, and inspecting new construction and major and minor facility renovation projects from conception to commissioning.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Directs and manages facility construction / renovation projects from conception to commission, including planning, designing, tendering, preparing contracts, and performing site inspections.

• Acts as the project manager between consultants, contractors, and Corporate clients.
• Prepares project budget estimates; monitors project budget to ensure cost containment.
• Responsible for records management for all phases of construction work, including but not limited to certificates of insurance, bonds, change orders, quality control, payments, deficiencies, service problems, and complaints.
• Prepares procurement documents for professional services, equipment, and materials.
• Responsible for the selection of consulting engineers and other related professionals; responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the professionals’ work and their reporting requirements.
• Supervises the development of technical plans, specifications, and contract documents for various types of Divisional and Corporate projects.
• Directs the asset management data collection for the City’s facilities including inventory, condition, service level, and risk assessment.
• Participates in the maintenance of the capital planning and management system for the City’s facilities and prioritizes projects for the City’s facilities capital program.
• Participates in Divisional strategic and operational planning; implements new initiatives, policies, and systems; participates in the implementation and monitoring of health and safety procedures, standards, and rules for compliance with Provincial and Federal legislation and corporate policies.
• Assesses Unit staffing needs, makes recommendations on complement amendments and organizational structure, participates in recruitment processes, and makes effective hiring decisions.
• Supervises Unit staff including staff development, performance management/review, coaching/mentoring, health and safety, and discipline and termination decisions.
• Prepares general correspondence and reports relative to Unit operations.
• Provides technical direction to Unit staff and Corporate clients regarding facility construction projects.
• Acts for the Manager, Capital Facilities Construction when the need arises.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Experience:

• A degree in architectural, engineering or construction technology, together with five years of related construction/renovation design and project experience; or
• A diploma in architectural, engineering or construction technology, together with seven years of related construction/renovation design and project experience;
• Three to five years’ experience in a supervisory capacity;
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods and documentation processes, and related legislation;
• Proven experience in reading/reviewing technical documents, preparing project budgets, project scheduling, and performing site inspections/reviews;
• Proven experience interacting with and coordinating the work of design consultants and contractors;

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with private and public officials, co-workers, and the general public
• Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to direct, motivate, evaluate, and recognize staff; proven ability to share skills and knowledge with others
• The ability to conceptualize and implement new strategies
• Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven conflict management abilities and mediation skills
• Must be at an intermediate skill level in word processing and an intermediate skill level in spreadsheet software
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Assets:

• Experience in database application programs and AutoCAD
• Experience in Revit or other building information modeling and contract document preparation software
• Experience with SAP software
• Knowledge of the functions of City departments, outside boards, and local community groups
• Previous experience with facility assessment software and capital planning tools
• Current and active Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) as per the regulations of the Building Code Act.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
• Must work and attend meetings outside of regular working hours
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Must undergo a successful Thunder Bay Police Building Search and continue to remain eligible for clearance to Thunder Bay Police facilities
• Successful completion of BCIN for Design Activities – Large Buildings as described in the Building Code Act within 12 months of employment.

General Information:As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Expected salary:

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Job date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:13:23 GMT

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