Bridge Coordinator - London, Canada - Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Transportation

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

Be responsible for the administration, oversight and evaluations of contracts related to the maintenance and repair of bridges, structural culverts and retaining wall systems.
Be required to development and maintain work and contract related documents, verify all structural maintenance works ensuring that all applicable quality standards and contract requirements are met.
Be required to review and/or prepare work plans, cost estimates, and financial forecasts for annual Capital Improvement Projects pertaining to the maintenance and repair of structural assets.
Be required to respond to emergency structural incidents, provide inspection and technical support, and coordinate the mobilization of the necessary resources to support a resolution.
Be required to liaise with a variety of internal and external departments and/or agencies.
Be required to work in accordance with functionallyrelated legislation, Quality Standards and policies to ensure safety of the travelling public.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

You have knowledge of and skills in practices, procedures and materials related to the maintenance and repair of a variety of bridges, structural culverts, and retaining wall systems to prepare, administer and evaluate functional and hired equipment contracts.
You have knowledge of quality Standards, policies, directives and guidelines for traffic management, the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of the provincial highway system.

Contract Management Knowledge and Skills:

You have knowledge of contract management and administrative procedures, reporting requirements and documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates, administer contract terms, manage financial and operational matters, and make recommendations.
You have skill in reading and interpreting contract plans, documents and specifications to monitor and ensure conduct of work in accordance with contract specifications.

Communication, Interpresonal, Negotiation and Persuasion Skills:

You have well developed communication and interpersonal skills with tact and good judgement.
You have demonstrated negotiation and persuasion skills to respond effectively to complaints from public, ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
You can guide and advise contractors in maintenance/repair operations including emergency situations and structure failures.
You can respond at off hours to emergency situations, including serious or fatal accident scenes; deal with police matters such as structure damages and liaise with other jurisdictions on hazardous situations.

Organizational and Leadership Skills:

You can plan and prioritize numerous projects including the coordination of resources and materials.
You will coordinate, organize and direct the activities of support staff assigned to maintenance operations and contract administration.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

You can assess and determine the most practical and economical type of repair required for a bridge and/or culvert defect/failure
You can assess the validity of complaints and financial implications, and determine how best to resolve the problems and respond effectively to public complaints.

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