Purpose:
Is responsible for planning, directing and overseeing the operations and fiscal strength of the
Technical Services department of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke. To plan and maintain
the work systems and procedures that enable and encourage the optimum performance of
the staff and other resources.
Responsible for overseeing and leading the Civil Engineering Technicians.
Roles & Responsibilities
To manage and direct the effective performance of the Technical Services department
in accordance with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake’s policies and procedures
- Manages the overall operational and activities of the department.
- Working with the Capital Unit Supervisor, ensures that the work crews follow the Capital
Unit Safety Policy rules and recommendations from the Senior Engineer, Safety
Inspectors or engineering consultants. - Follows current construction regulations and building practices from Bureau de
normalization du Québec (BNQ) and applicable bodies for quality and public safety. - Follows guidance from KEPO to reduce or mitigate environmental impacts on projects.
- Uses performance management and development processes that provide an overall
context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting,
feedback, and performance development planning. - Provides oversight and direction to the employees in the Technical Services department
in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. - Coaches, mentors, and develops staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding
and providing career development planning and opportunities. - Identifies, distributes, and supervises day-to-day workloads within Capital projects.
- Monitors and adjusts work schedules, ensures acceptable progress and verifies timeline
milestones. - Establishes and maintains relevant controls and feedback systems to monitor the
operation of the department.
To provide project and construction management services to the Mohawk Council of
Kahnawake and to the community and organizations in Kahnawake.
- Collaborates with engineers, architects, etc. to determine the specifications of the projects.
- Negotiates contracts with external vendors to reach beneficial agreements.
- Determines needed resources from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
- Plans all construction operations and schedules intermediate phases to ensure deadlines
will be met, in coordination with the Capital Unit Supervisor. - Acquires equipment and material, and monitors stocks to timely handle inadequacies.
- Hires contractors and other staff and allocates responsibilities.
- Supervises the work and provides guidance when needed.
- Evaluates progress and prepares detailed reports.
- Follows all health & safety standards and reports issues.
- Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule,
and costs. - Reports and escalates any issues to management as needed.
- Manages the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
