Start -to- Finish Services

Management and Planning of Infrastructure Projects

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• Operate GPS equipment for data collection and layout

• Drafting and design of field data

• Onsite inspection and layout of utility installation

• Project prioritizing and annual budgeting

• Determine life cycle costs

• Analysis of data collection

• Review of existing plans and projects

• Project licensing and external agency approvals

• Easement and land acquisition

• Spreading rights

• Project cost estimating

• Arrange for purchases, obtaining the best prices, high quality and turn-around time from vendors

• Obtain utility locates

• Project field layout

• Hire and manage contractors to complete set works

• Correspond daily with updates on assigned works

• Create contract documents including scope of work for external vendors

• Budget and cost tracking

• Safety requirements before projects begin and on-site safety

• Conduct pre-construction and project review meetings, outlining works and expectations within a specific project

• Coordinate project turnover process

• Project management and guidance

• Oversee projects ensuring works are being delivered on time, workmanship and material is up to standards, and budget is being met

• Cross reference and approve payments

• Monitor the condition of existing infrastructure for future replacement or reconstruction.

• Work in conjunction with the Watershed Districts, MI, Water Stewardship, public, neighbouring municipalities and other authorities

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Planning and Development

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• Data collection

• Lot grading including, initial grades, rough grades, inspections and final sign off

• Drainage and lot grading plan design and review and comments, both urban and rural sites

• Tile drainage plan review and comments

• Subdivision and development review and reporting

• Driveway applications and speck’d culvert sizes

• Pre-concept plans utility locations

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Develop Reports, RFP’s, RFQ’s, Policies and By-Laws

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• Develop and improve existing specifications

• Research and develop new policies and by-laws

• Prepare both daily, monthly and topic-specific reports

• Create RFP’s and RFQ’s for bidding opportunities

• Research and communicate with agencies to ensure policies and procedures are at their highest standard

• Jointly plan and develop emergency management operations in the event of a drainage emergency such as heavy spring runoff or large rainfall event

• Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) guidance

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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Meetings, Public Interaction and Maintaining Records

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• Attend site tours

• Attend a variety of meetings

• Maintain records of internal progress and development

• Maintain records of all works in progress including contractor information, constituent concerns relating to projects, tool box talks and performance

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Training and Management   

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• Office and field training of staff and contractors

• Provide technical training, suggestions, guidance, advice and solutions