Engineer's assistant

Engineering Assistant IV (T)Requisition ID: 47024 OrganizationVancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC?s Top Employers and Canada?s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.Main Purpose and FunctionThe position reports to a Civil Engineer II and is responsible for coordinating, directing, organizing and controlling project activities, under the direction of other senior staff in Solid Waste Management, including Project Manager IIs and Civil Engineer IIs. Implements and maintains project and construction management practices; develops project schedule, completes progress reporting, tracks and monitors financials and coordinates across schedules on a multidisciplinary team to implement zero waste strategy, civil infrastructure and consulting projects. Coordinates work across functional business units and external agencies as it relates to project planning, implementation and construction management. During project implementation the position acts as the liaison between consultants, contractors, operations staff, other internal staff, key stakeholders and the general public; providing consistency and keeping all informed about project status and issues that may impact the project. The EA acts as one point of contact and thus reduces the number of communication channels throughout the project. Responsible for coordinating and directing work across project teams. May supervise junior staff on a regular or temporary basis.Specific Duties/Responsibilities Coordinates and manages projects and acts as liaison between contractors, consultants, external stakeholders and internal staff to ensure desired results, including during construction to manage construction activities. Monitors construction work as needed and gives site/field direction, including inspecting construction work and materials, and stopping work if needed. Collects, coordinates, integrates and controls the project lifecycle scope, cost and schedule on select projects in the planning and implementation of zero waste strategy projects and capital construction projects. Develops and maintains project documentation, such as Project Charter, PEP, risk register, stakeholder plans, schedule, cost tracking and reports, and maintains formal records during and after project completion, including coordinating handover and commissioning activities. Provides technical supervision to outsourced TLO and TLEE projects. Recommends and gathers project metrics (KPIs); compiles and analyzes data and performs graphical representation work related to the preparation of reports and presentations. Reviews consultants? drawings, specifications and contract documents to ensure conformance to project objectives and requirements. Prepares and/or assists in the delivery of stage gate approval presentations to executive and senior management. Trains and provides project management technical oversight to peers and junior staff. Assists and participates with public engagement and stakeholder consultation processes; assists in compiling and summarizing public and stakeholder input. Prepares Requests for Proposals and tenders, including preparing the scope, schedule and requirements in order to meet project objectives and requirements, collaborates with Supply Chain Management to coordinate evaluation/selection. Revie