Streets Project Engineer

Title of the Job: Streets Project Engineer

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Description: Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of
the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career
opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits,
dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we
offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are
equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we
encourage you to visit it for further information at We take pride in
fostering a safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and
achieve their full potential.
Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of
remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who
are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available
to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or
attend other tasks that occur in person.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is
representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from
equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous
Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and
Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.
Job Profile
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The Streets Project Engineer independently manages all activities related to delivery of Capital
Budget-funded transportation construction projects for the City of Winnipeg. Projects include, but
may not be limited to, new facilities, reconstructions and renewals of regional streets, local streets,
alleys, active transportation infrastructure, and development work.
The Streets Project Engineer provides leadership and guidance in the execution of projects and
initiatives through an integrated, multi-disciplinary team approach that strives for innovation,
excellence, and efficiency. This position manages projects throughout their life-cycle, ensuring
effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational
performance, and continuous learning.
The Streets Project Engineer, depending on the size, scope, and complexity of the initiative/project,
leads, facilitates, coordinates, and provides direction, monitoring and oversight activity for the
projects assigned, and ensures that the benefits of the investment are realized in an efficient and
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effective manner. This position is expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with project
stakeholders throughout the project life-cycle.
As the Streets Project Engineer you will:

Manage consulting engineering services, involving multi-discipline teams, including the
consultant engagement process, negotiating service agreements, making consulting
assignments, monitoring the delivery of consulting services, and undertaking consultant
performance assessments.

Direct and manage the engineering design and preparations of design drawings and
specifications by engineering technologists and technicians for in-house projects and by
engineering consultants for assigned projects, including public consultation, regulatory
approvals, and coordination of utility designs; release for construction and seal in-house
designs and contract documents.

Supervise the work of technologists and technicians who undertake the design and contract
administration of the in-house capital budget street projects.

Manage the contract administration process for assigned projects, including preparation of
contract award reports, monitoring and reporting on progress, resolving contract disputes,
approving changes in the scope of the work and certifying the performance of the work.

Coordinate projects with other departments where required, including Water and Waste,
Planning Property and Development (Real Estate), Corporate Support Services (Legal
Services and Materials Management), and others.

Coordinate and/or advise projects within the Public Works Department branches and
divisions where required; including Bridges, Streets Maintenance, Transportation, Parks, and
others.

Represent the city during construction, attending site meetings, monitoring progress of the
work, resolving coordination issues, providing project-related information to the public,
responding to public, media, and elected officials and other enquiries, authorizing extra
work, and undertaking warranty inspections.

Be responsible for the financial management of assigned projects, including development of
project budgets, development of financial control procedures to track and predict project
costs against budgets, reporting on financial status of projects, certification of progress
payments, invoices, and work orders, and preparation of reports for funding of projects.

Participate in the development of the annual and five-year capital program and review of the
Standard Construction Specifications.

Perform other related duties consistent with the classification as required.
Your education and qualifications include:
1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
2. Attainment of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation/Prince II certification
and certification in Asset Management, and ADKAR at the time of hire is desirable.
Applicants who have not yet attained these certifications would be required to obtain within
a six-year timeframe.
3. Extensive experience in project management of transportation construction projects.
4. Experience leading projects including the supervision of consultants.
5. Experience managing a budget.
6. Ability to lead staff and promote an organizational culture conducive to the development of
a highly motivated workforce, where initiative, creativity, and innovation are encouraged
and nurtured.
7. Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and maintain schedules and control a large number of
projects.
8. Strong political acumen with the ability to be a representative of the department and the
City of Winnipeg.
9. Well-developed oral communication and public presentation skills, and the ability to
communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders (elected officials, civic staff, the public,
volunteer and community organizations) having multiple interests.
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10. Effective written communication skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive engineering
reports.
11. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working
relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
12. Knowledge of geometric design, pavement design, current construction/maintenance
practices, technical standards, materials science, and testing procedures.
13. Knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, legislation, and environmental requirements
applicable to municipal public work is required.
14. Knowledge of documents related to contract law, legal systems, dispute resolution, and
claim procedures.
15. Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and other personal computer software
including Microsoft Office.
16. Ability to formulate public communications appropriate for media is an asset.
*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which
is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials
require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized at application.
Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful

applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains
valid.

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (or eligible for registration) with Engineers

Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM).

• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License (or provincial/territorial

equivalent).

• Must be able to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the

terms and conditions of the City of Winnipeg Transportation Policy.

• A Police Information check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful

candidate, at their expense.G roupBox1 APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
1. Current resume (Required).
2. Cover letter.3. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.*Your application documents must clearly indicate howyou meet the qualifications of the position.*
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apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our or contact 311.
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to FridayEmployee Group: W.A.P.S.O.
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1. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities,

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Salary: $3291.01 – 4430.43 per month

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