Project Officer - Expansion Project for the Port of Montreal in Contrecoeur

Salary: Minimum $121,067 – Maximum $148,302.

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Construction Director, the project officer is responsible for the management and execution of multidisciplinary infrastructure development, repair, or improvement projects for the Contrecoeur project. They define, plan, organize, coordinate, and control the activities and resources required for these projects. They manage the construction sites assigned to them, conduct the requested studies and assessments, and contribute to solutions to the challenges and projects entrusted to them.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for project design and planning: identify needs, participate in design of plans, estimates, and specifications, and prepare tender documents.
• Analyze and define requirements with internal and external stakeholders (Ministry, cities, customers, terminal operators, etc.).
• Prepare terms of reference for the awarding of contracts to consultants for study and design services.
• Validate studies, drawings, and specifications and issue recommendations.
• Perform and validate cost estimates for professional services and work submitted by consultants.
• Follow up with suppliers and consultants during the bidding period; participate in the technical analysis of bids, recommend awarding of contracts on technical and organizational grounds, and ensure projects are carried out within budgets, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Work with the procurement team to determine the bidding strategy.
• Participate in analyzing bids received and recommending contract awards.
• Provide support for the completion of assigned projects: plan and coordinate activities of internal and external resources, ensure smooth operations, coordinate with day‑to‑day operations to minimize impacts, ensure compliance with specifications and budgets, facilitate site meetings.
• Develop or participate in the development of changes or adjustments to be made in the execution of the work.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards, develop and implement working methods in accordance with sustainable development principles.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety rules for all stakeholders.
• Validate progress of work by contractors monthly and certify payable amounts.
• Approve change requests and justify cost variances.
• Certify compliance of work on behalf of the APM and perform a project closure review.
• Provide information needed to prepare capital project requests.
• Analyze requests made by the PP and issue recommendations in accordance with the project agreement.
• Validate compliance with the contract and collaborate with various BGP experts on a range of topics.
• Ensure technical rigor of studies and work by sharing knowledge and expertise related to project operation and implementation; demonstrate openness to new technologies and solutions.
• Participate, as required, in continuous improvement of processes in this position and/or with the department.
• Perform all other related duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, construction, electrical).
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• ASP card holder.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary projects is an asset.
• Familiarity with construction standards (CCDG, BNQ, AREMA, CSA).
• Proficiency in Office and Visio.
• Rigorous and strong organizational, coordination, and planning skills.
• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Ability to solve problems under tight deadlines.
• Bilingualism in spoken and written French and English.