Head, Construction Contracts

**Attention Professional Engineers**

Are you a dynamic leader who can set strategic plans and priorities to deliver results? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? If so, then consider this opportunity for you.

Join our team of industry leaders and make a difference on Ontario highways. The Contract Management Office is actively seeking an experienced Engineer who has a creative, and strategic mindset to lead and manage staff responsible for providing ongoing support to the ministry's contract management for Construction Contract Administration.

**Contract Management Office**
The Contract Management Office is responsible for: administration of the contractual agreements with service providers for the design and construction of the provincial highway network, pre-qualifying contractors for bidding on construction and maintenance projects, finalizing and distributing the contract documents to potential bidders, preparing estimates for the work, receives the bids and awards the work, developing contract administration guidelines and automated tools for the effective management of planning, design and contract administration consultant assignments, as well as for the oversight of construction contracts.

**Leadership in the Ontario Public Service**

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.
**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy**, the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint**, and the **Multi-Year Accessibility Plan** to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.
**What can I expect to do in this role?**:** Create the Work Environment**

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

**Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities**

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

- Providing leadership and direction for section staff and projects, including setting objectives and priorities and preparing operational and work plans.
- Providing guidance, direction and advice related to the effective delivery, oversight and administration of highway construction and engineering, contact administration
- Managing the development and implementation of policies and processes that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of construction and engineering contract administration.
- Liaising with and building and maintaining collaborative partnerships external stakeholders
- Participating with ministry executives in formulating policies, strategic plans and program direction to further government/ministry corporate strategies and goals.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You are a current member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

**Leadership and Project Management Skills**:

- You have experience fostering an environment of high performance, learning, growth and continuous improvement.
- You have experience motivating and inspiring staff to achieve results in a rapidly changing environment.
- You can develop, build and lead organizational capacity through values based leadership in areas of organizational design, recruitment, talent and performance management