Project Manager overseeing multi-modal transportation planning and operations in Hamilton, Ontario. Delivering technical services and ensuring roadway safety and mobility for city residents.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this position undertakes various duties related to multi-modal transportation planning, operations and safety on the roadways relating to the development approval process, including site plans and draft plans of subdivision.
The Project Manager will provide leadership in a team environment that focuses on meeting the City’s responsibilities as a leader and steward in the delivery of technical and administrative services to the public, internal clients and external customers.
The Project Manager shall ensure that departmental goals and objectives are achieved through the effective and efficient use of financial and staff resources.
Use a "best practices" approach, develop and deliver quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Continually investigate alternate techniques and technologies to ensure that optimum methods are being utilized.
Supervise and monitor staff performance, create and monitor performance plans and career development plans.
Deliver technical information to various committees, Councillors, other City departments, outside agencies, consultants and the public.
Compose technical reports, correspondences and compiles information and statistics and provide professional consultation, including reports, to senior management.
Attend public meetings to present the City’s position/actions to the public and outside government bodies.
Respond to members of the public, elected representatives and other agencies verbally, electronically and in writing.
Requirements
Proven demonstrated knowledge of transportation impact studies and corridor control normally acquired by attaining a diploma from a three-year Community College Course in Civil Engineering Technology – Transportation, Transportation Planning Technology or Transportation Engineering Technology or by obtaining a C.E.T. designation with considerable related and progressive experience.
Formal management training preferred with experience in a supervisory role
Knowledge of Ontario and National Manuals of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Ontario Traffic Manual, Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and relevant technical manuals; Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Ontario Highway Traffic
Knowledge of Planning Act, Municipal Act, and relevant municipal statutes (Official Plan, Secondary Plans, etc.) would be an asset.
Demonstrated experience in review of transportation assessments; multi-modal level of service assessments, transportation demand management, sightline review, intersection control, pavement markings, traffic signing, traffic calming devices and traffic safety.
Proven ability to review and assess site plans; make site access, circulation and safety recommendations regarding all road users; demonstrated experience reading and interpreting site plan and engineering drawings; road and right-of-way design; vehicle maneuverability through turning plan review; and parking supply and functionality reviews.
Must have demonstrated excellent time management skills
Must have demonstrated and highly effective communication (written and verbal) skills.
Experience in a computerized environment with proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
Working knowledge of specialized traffic operations and planning programs such as Synchro, and other Traffic Engineering Software would be an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the use of the “business case” in making management decisions.
Demonstrated capability to manage all aspects of large, complex projects.
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