Director Major Projects and Construction

1 week ago

Miller Lake, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:MILLER LAKE

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:13-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.

The Department of Public Works designs, constructs and maintains provincial highways, public buildings, bridges and other related infrastructure.

With a mandate to provide the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, the maintenance and upkeep of our 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges is paramount to our core responsibilities.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As the Director of Major Projects & Construction, you will lead the Highway Construction Services Divisions at Public Works as well as manage the construction of new infrastructure for the Department's major highway construction program; including the construction and twinning of 100 series highways throughout the Province.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
Your expertise is critical in enhancing the safety of our province’s road network. As the Director, you bring a wealth of expertise and innovative solutions with regards to executing all capital highway and bridge construction work carried out at the Department of Public Works. You are responsible for:

- managing the delivery of many large highway or bridge projects;
- leading the development of policies, standards and procedures;
- the effective planning, forecasting, and management of human and financial resources;
- ensuring projects are completed in accordance with technical standards and specifications, and in accordance with environment and safety legislation, acts and regulations; and
- promoting and supporting the use of new methods, materials and technologies initiated through innovative design.

You use your strong critical thinking and analytical skills as you often balance multi-dimensional problems. Daily, you promote strong relationships and foster collaboration and engagement with diverse stakeholders and staff. Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills are key to effectively managing projects with regulatory authorities, contractors, consultants and designers.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You must have an Engineering Degree combined with several years’ leadership experience. You must be (or meet the requirements to be) actively registered as a Full Member (P.Eng) with Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS).

You must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.

To succeed in this challenging role, you must draw from a high standard of engineering expertise and knowledge of innovative best practices. You must be a collaborative manager who energizes their team to strive towards achieving successful project outcomes; exemplifying the Department’s values in all aspects of work. You must also demonstrate:

- significant experience with major highway and bridge construction;
- an understanding of environmental acts, regulations, and legislation;
- a thorough technical understanding of structural, civil, highway design, and environmental engineering;
- sound project management abilities; and
- familiarity with tendering.

Experience managing Pavement Management Services, specifically as they relate to transportation and civil construction sectors, is considered an asset.

Please go to the following link for more information: LEADS (novascotia.ca).

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

**Working Conditions**:
Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. You may be required to work overtime on occasion.

The majority of your work is conducted in a comfortable office environment with moderate travel required within the Province.

**Additional Information**:
This is a Term employment opportunity with anticipated end date of March 31, 2026.

**What We Offer**:

- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.

**Pay Grade**:_ _EC 14

**Salary Range**:_ _$4,461.45 - $5,576.81 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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