Capital Projects Officer

The Capital Projects Officer is responsible for the delivery of all project life-cycle within the Capital Plan for transportation-related capital projects as assigned; ensuring projects are completed within budget and in compliance with all applicable specifications, standards, and regulations.

**Job Duties**:
Prepare and review request for proposals and tender documents to support projects

Responsible for executing all stages of projects as they relate to the project life-cycle

Conduct design review, construction coordination and administration, site inspections, change order management, financial monitoring and as-built drawing review and acceptance

Ensure cost-effective project delivery is achieved by being actively involved in all aspects of a project, exploring alternative and innovative project delivery methods and utilizing internal talent and resources where possible

Adhere to appropriate standards for proposed construction projects and review designs for compliance with all Alberta Transportation specifications and all Provincial and Federal Environmental acts and regulations

Liaise with Operations to ensure all operational requirements and inputs are included in the design.

Research alternative innovative construction and project delivery methods

Support the Engineering Manager in preparing the Multi-Year Capital Plan as required. This includes but is not limited to performing assessments on roads, bridges, and drainage projects in addition to any other assignments

Collaborate with other Sturgeon County Departments and assist with project management duties to ensure a consistent project management approach is applied throughout the County

Prepare and update project schedules and plans for assigned road construction projects (to include project charters, scope statement, work breakdown structure, schedules and estimates)

Maintain a project status issues log and report to the Engineering Manager on a weekly basis as to the current status of all projects assigned

Participate in the procurement process as well as in the selection of consultants and contractors

Provide timely review of engineering design and contract documents

Prepare tender documents and provide assistance in the generation of requests for proposals required to support projects

Negotiate and obtain agreements with utility companies and landowners as required to support road construction projects

Deliver notifications to landowners where the construction projects may cause inconvenience or inhibit access

Coordinate with all stakeholders including consultants, contractors, and internal resources to ensure project success

Monitor and report budgets and identify variances and year-end projections

Prepare, monitor and report on construction progress, schedules and identification of any variances during all phases of work

Evaluate, recommend, and resolve project changes and deviations

Verify quantities and ensure all specifications are met as per the tender document

Coordinate all pre-construction, progress, post construction and applicable site meetings

Review and recommend all progress and final payments

Negotiate with contractors with respect to the requirements for project scope changes and schedule variances, and resolve disputes in accordance with County bylaws, policies and processes

Ensure that Sturgeon County worksite policies are followed and that contractors rectify any construction related deficiencies or complaints from the public

Liaise and respond promptly in a positive manner to internal and external customer requests for information regarding transportation capital projects

Perform construction completion and final acceptance inspections and issuance of respective certificates

Complete all project closure requirements

Review project implementation and provide feedback to consultants, contractors and the Senior Capital Projects Officer on quality, compliance, scheduling and overall project delivery performance

Review drainage concerns and make recommendations to address through either operating or capital budgets

Cultivate a shared understanding of corporate goals by fostering Sturgeon County values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety

Adhere to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System

Perform other related duties as required by Supervisor

**Job Skills**:
**Competencies include**: familiarity with road, and storm water, design and construction techniques; knowledge of Alberta Transportation road and all environmental regulations; excellent customer service, organizational and project management skills coupled with strong writing techniques; sound negotiation, problem solving, and decision making abilities; proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word ; experience with air photos and technical design and construction drawings; ability to