Construction Technologist ‐ PPC Department

Construction Technologist ‐ PPC Department

1. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

   • Excellent knowledge of either an Electrical or Civil
     • Knowledge of construction project management practices and principles.
       • Excellent knowledge of all related standards and codes related to the applicable discipline.
         • Excellent construction knowledge related to operation and maintenance
   • Ability to provide technical direction and work coordination to construction trades.
     • Good working knowledge of project management principles.
       • Good knowledge of accounting processes
         • Ability to assist in the preparation of contracts and requisitions for proposals.
           • Excellent computer applications skills
       • Good interpersonal and written communications skills.
         • Ability to read and prepare non-routine technical reports.
           • Possess a valid BC driver's licence.
   • Abilty to read construction drawings and do quantity take offs
     • Excellent analytical skills with ability to assess job cost and schedule reports and recommend action as required.
       • Excellent construction estimating and scheduling skills.
         • Project team leadership / participation skills.

2. Working Conditions:

   • Work is performed within both an office and fieldwork site environment.
     • Fieldwork frequently involves exposure to inclement weather conditions and exposure to hazards from construction
       • operation and/or testing equipment when at field sites.
         • Frequent driving.

3. Experience, Training and Education (demonstrating requirements)

   • Graduation with a Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology in either an electrical, civil, or mechanical discipline or equivalent
     • Training in construction project management is also beneficial.
       • Applicable experience in the construction, design, operation, maintenance and testing of hydroelectric generation, transmission/distribution and station facilities and related equipment is preferred.

4. Major Responsibilities and Duties (to fulfill major purpose)

   • Preparing detailed cost estimates by considering engineering specifications and contract conditions
     • researching, analyzing and recommening best methods and procedures to minimize labour and equipment requirements, associated costs and/or scheduling impacts; revising estimates and schedules.
   • Preparing quantity takeoffs for a wide range of materials and components
     • preparing quantity and costs calculations on the direct costs of material and components
       • assessing risk situations and allows for in estimating process and pricing of work.
   • Applying established markups to direct cost components to ensure recovery of full overhead expense.
   • Preparing work schedules and coordinates activities on assigned projects
     • design drawings including drafting and perform survey of sites.
       • maintaining project progress data such as graphs, charts, etc.
         • advising managers when discrepancies or changes to work plan are required.
   • Compiling the schedule of pay items for estimates, bid submissions and sub-contract tender documents as required
     • compiling comparative summaries of quantity and cost calculations from contractors' submissions for use in bid analysis
       • verifting quantity calculations made by others to ensure accuracy of information.
   • Obtaining technical information and costs for material and equipment from suppliers
     • reviewing drawings, specifications and material lists
       • preparing documentation for procurement of construction materials, equipment and subcontracts.
   • Maintaining up to date records of equipment costs; production rates and materials costs related to construction projects.
   • Reviewing Cost/Progress Reports to compare projected costs with estimated costs
     • determining effects of scheduling changes on project costs.
   • Performing duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.