Senior Project Engineer
April 15 2025
Industries
Consulting services
Categories Engineering,
Toronto, ON • Full time
Job Description
- (Internal Title: Engineering III):
- Reporting to the Project Manager, the Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is responsible for the development and preparation of Project related plans - (e.g. work plans) and is accountable for coordinating, controlling, monitoring and supervising multi-year, multidiscipline capital program projects from inception, definition of scope, planning, design, procurement and construction, through commissioning and handover to project close-out in accordance with the project scope, schedule, budget and quality assurance parameters
- The SPE is responsible for coordinating various components of one or more projects concurrently. Each assigned undertaking may contain numerous design and construction contracts. This also includes detailed administration of the work including ensuring that the project/contract files are complete and up to date and that the documentation is in accordance with the established project filing system for the department
- As a Senior Project Engineer, you will develop the project concept and scope of work; supervise, co-ordinate and monitor the design process; manage consultant, suppliers and in-house design assignments by monitoring progress and performance against established terms of reference and work plans; manage the preparation of construction contract documents; provide assistance during tender period; provide engineering support during design, development and commissioning; and prepare the capital budget submission
- Resolve day to day issues and conflicts that arise among designers and other stakeholders over duration of the contract; direct engineers/designers to ensure changes to contract documents are done promptly and completely; conduct/attend meetings with external agencies and governments departments as required; prepare project status updates for inclusion into various reports e.g. Project Summary Reports, and project presentations to senior management; prepare and reviews project administration documents; and maintain competency by attending seminars and courses (internal and external) in areas of technical, contractual and professional development related to job requirements
- Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines for the practice of professional engineering in the Province of licensure including but not limited to professional responsibility, Engineer's duty to report, use of the Professional Engineer's seal, due diligence, report writing, giving opinions, communications, confidential information, data gathering, and site investigations
- Perform day-to-day project-specific engineering tasks and duties as planned and identified
- Forecast and execute appropriate engineering means and methods to complete the assigned tasks and duties on medium-sized projects or elements on larger projects or programs from inception through to completion
- Review and ensure adherence to the scope, schedule, and budget
- Evaluate project effectiveness in engineering by consulting with various stakeholders
- Establish and interpret progress reports, proposals, and presentations, to project and client team
- Working Conditions
- Hybrid
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in an Engineering area of specialty
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a related area of specialty
- Licenses OR Certifications:
- Holding recognized PEng. licensure in the province of practice
- Skills and Competencies:
- Comprehensive knowledge of current engineering principles and practices combined with a comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and practices, including conceptual planning an all phases of design
- Familiarity with project management information systems and reporting as it relates to control of scope, scheduling, and cost
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction techniques and practices, contract administration, construction inspection, and knowledge of the Construction Act
- Sound judgement, highly developed management, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to assess and reorganize priorities to suit changing requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage a number of large multi-disciplined projects in a timely fashion, within budgets and to an expected level of quality
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; as well as technical report writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence a diverse group of internal and external project stakeholders, must exercise tact and diplomacy when providing direction and support to others
- Managing the preparation of construction contract documents, working with other Departments, and supervising Consultants during the preparation of technical specifications, drawings, and commercial terms
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and practices, including conceptual planning, risk management and quality management
- Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being
- Thorough understanding of prevailing engineering means and methods
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in other applicable engineering-related software
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
- Effectively lead a small engineering team
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
- Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
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