Project Manager, Design in Hamilton managing municipal design projects, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering quality services. Leading a team and collaborating with internal clients and consultants.
Responsibilities
Reports to the Senior Project Manager, Design Services
The Project Manager, Design - Main Street will be responsible for the project development and ensure delivery of services to the public and internal clients
Accountable for ensuring that design activities are delivered in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines through effective and efficient use of financial and staff resources
Using a "best practices" approach, develops and delivers quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner
Instils a customer services focus with subordinate staff
Implements strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency
Sets above average standards and leads by example
Functions as mentor to subordinate staff
Provides design services on Design projects through the direction of in-house staff and consultants
Assume responsibility for design services for Design projects
The Project Manager, Design - Main Street is accountable to the Senior Project Manager, Design Services
Ensure that the design of Design projects are delivered in accordance with City and Provincial standards with minimal disruption to the public and is in the most effective and efficient manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision
Provide design services for the delivery of Design projects which include, but are not limited to, bridges, culverts, road, water and wastewater infrastructure from preliminary engineering to final detailed design including tendering for the City of Hamilton
Responsible for the co-ordination of acquisition of property or easements and the co-ordination of utility works during the design of Design projects
Design projects involving the preparation of tender documents in compliance with City, Provincial and Federal guidelines including the obtaining of any project approvals or permits required to tender projects in a timely manner
Composes routine correspondence, applications and reports for provincial and federal approval agencies such as M.E.C.P., O.P.S.D., M.T.O., etc
Aware of new legislation and comply with new standards such as A.O.D.A, Excess Soils etc
Effectively utilize centralized data management systems to organize and maintain electronic files developed explicitly for projects relating to the design and construction of architecture, engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects
Provide project management services including the management of consultants, recommending and implementing standards for work performed by consultants on Design projects
Receives and answers inquiries by telephone, email or traditional mail, complete presentation to/from the public, Councillors and their Administrative Assistants, Engineering Consultants, external agencies, Contractors and internally from supervisors regarding municipal works
Provide design services and technical assistance to staff of the Design Division, Public Works or other Corporate staff that require design or project management assistance
Provide supervision and direction to subordinate staff, including implementing standard procedures
Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job
Requirements
Must possess a degree in civil engineering
Member of, or eligible for membership with PEO preferred
Previous demonstrated knowledge/experience related to municipal engineering such as roads, watermains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, bridges, culverts, retaining walls and storm water management or stream restoration
Proven experience applying engineering and project management theories, practices and trends in managing large contracts and projects, including reviewing, approving and implementing work plans and project budgets
Highly developed ability to articulate a vision to lead and inspire others
Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills
Possesses a demonstrated record of strong leadership and guidance, technical competence, customer focus, innovation/creativity, team advocacy, staff delegation and empowerment, and be committed to results
Possesses a high level of personal integrity and be an excellent communicator
Knowledge and Understanding of Project Management Principles and Practices, PMP certification would be an asset
Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, staff and the general public, through various means of communication such as presentations for public, council reports and internal/external meetings, in person and virtual environment
Thorough knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the department/section
Working knowledge of Microsoft Team, Word and Excel
Microsoft Project and Microstation an asset
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED A F TER HIRE
Benefits
The City is an equal opportunity employer
Committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes
Will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process
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