Assist the Director of Engineering Services with the preparation, execution and administration of the Business Plan covering all mandated services within the Division.
Ensure engineering compliance during all phases of project delivery for internally and externally delivered projects, including: requests for proposal, tenders/quotations, scoping, feasibility and functional reports, design, preparation of specifications, cost estimates, schedules, tender reviews, construction and commissioning.
Review and approve engineering specifications and drawings required for preliminary and conceptual plans and reports, detailed design, tender documents and specifications, coordinated works by utilities and outside agencies, in compliance with engineering standards, best practices and legislated requirements including the PEO Act for internally delivered projects. Provide oversight and ensure quality assurance for externally delivered projects.
Liaise with Division personnel and external consultants to develop conceptual designs to establish upgrading and capital priorities and provide technical support. Assist in the preparation of grant and funding applications.
Provide input regarding the assessment of resources required to meet project objectives.
Participate in establishing and enforcing Engineering Standards, Specifications and Best Practices to be used by Project Teams.
Audit work completed by Project Teams to ensure compliance with CGS Project Standards and Guidelines, the requirements of the PEO Act and contract standards and specifications.
Hold debriefing sessions to identify and incorporate "Lessons Learned" into Engineering Standards.
Participate in the establishment of Project Charters and other key documents that define a project, the preparation and review of a project work program, estimate, schedule and scope and conduct technical and constructability reviews.
Assist in the preparation of Communication, Stakeholder Management and Quality Plans.
Participate in the evaluation of the impact of change requests on baselines and develop related contingency plans.
Participate in updating CGS policies, processes, practices, specifications and by-laws ensuring consistency with best practices and current regulatory requirements.
Act as CGS's representative at court hearings and liaise with Legal Services, Risk Management, CGS Insurance Adjusters and Legal Representatives on matters relating to claims associated with CGS projects.
Prepare regulatory submissions to various regulatory bodies related to engineering on specific projects.
Participate in the hiring process, represent the Employer in disciplinary matters and provide technical support and training on engineering matters.
Participate in the retention and management of external consultants in the development, design and project management of projects.
Conduct engineering feasibility studies and perform technical trade-off studies to support project planning decisions.