Construction Monitor/Manager

Surrey, BC

About us:

Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) is a public crown corporation dedicated to delivering major infrastructure projects in British Columbia on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. With approximately $15 billion in major infrastructure developments, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of construction oversight.

We believe that:

Success is shared.
Relationships matter.
Teamwork builds capacity.
Challenges are embraced.
We do what we say we will do.

About the Project:

The Surrey Langley SkyTrain project will extend the Expo Line by 16 kilometers, primarily along Fraser Highway from King George Station in Surrey to 203rd Street in the City of Langley. It will improve regional transportation connections and provide fast, frequent and reliable transit service, especially for those who live, work, study and play south of the Fraser River. The project includes eight new stations and three new transit exchanges. Once complete, the travel time from Langley City Centre to King George SkyTrain Station will be about 22 minutes.

Major construction is expected to begin in late 2024, with the Surrey Langley SkyTrain in operation in late 2029. To learn more about this exciting project please visit out project website at https://surreylangleyskytrain.gov.bc.ca/.

What we offer:

Vacation starts at five weeks and with an additional one day per year of service to a maximum of six weeks.
TI Corp is dedicated to professionally growing staff and building internal capacity, through mentorship, active succession planning, learning and development financial assistance, and membership dues.
Extended health and dental benefits plus a $1000 Health Spending Account annually.
We are part of the BC Public Sector Pension Plan – if you join us from other Public Service or Public Sector organizations who are part of this pension plan, your pension will continue seamlessly.
Hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work from home two days a week following an orientation period.
Top-up allowance for maternity and parental leave.
Free travel insurance for full-time employees.
Transit subsidy program.

Position Overview

As a key member of the Construction team the position monitors and reports on construction progress on behalf of the province to ensure the Contractor adheres to project requirements and works collaboratively to identify and mitigate risks related to safety, quality, schedule, and traffic to support successful delivery of the project.

Why Join Us?

Make an Impact: Contribute to a transformative project that will enhance transit and accessibility for communities in Surrey and Langley.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that values teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience in major infrastructure projects and expand your skills in a supportive environment.
Community Engagement: Work closely with diverse stakeholders and play a key role in fostering positive relationships within the community.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Accountabilities:

As part of the owner’s team, oversees construction of a major infrastructure project, including a specific focus on the risks associated with the Project Contractor’s construction activities that may impact safety, traffic management, third party utilities, business access, and any existing conditions.
Develops and maintains constructive relationships with stakeholders (including the Project Contractor and project staff) and works collaboratively to identify and mitigate risks relating to the implementation of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project.
Monitors Project Co performance to verify conformance/compliance with the provisions of the Project Agreement technical requirements and prepares weekly/monthly progress reports.
Identifies non-compliance issues and works with the TI Corp Quality Manager, and Technical Director to ensure that solutions developed are technically appropriate, minimize negative impacts on stakeholders and remove obstacles that may impact project success. Also, verifies/monitors on-site implementation of these solutions.
Attends stakeholder and community meetings as required to discuss issues and foster a collaborative approach that supports the success of the project.

Qualifications:

Degree in Construction Management, Project Management or Civil Engineering and extensive construction management and oversight experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in rapid transit.
Experience analyzing potential issues and developing solutions to mitigate impacts.
Experience with segmental guideway construction, trackworks, and systems installations is preferable, but not mandatory.
Preferred experience working on the Owner’s team of major transportation infrastructure projects and on DB/DBF/P3 contracts.
Strong understanding of British Columbia contract requirements and the owner’s role.
Strong understanding of construction schedules and methodologies.
Sound judgement, excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and prioritizing skills to anticipate and assess situations and determine best solution or course of action.
Exceptional relationship, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build agreement and cooperation with stakeholders (influence) to make balanced and informed decisions.

Note:

You must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
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