About the role

  • Senior Project Manager overseeing design services and managing teams for the City of Hamilton's Public Works. Leading projects and ensuring compliance with City and Provincial guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Manager of Design, the Senior Project Manager, Design Services will provide leadership to subordinate staff in a multi-functional workforce engaged in delivery and direction of services to the public and internal clients.
  • Recommends improvement strategies in the delivery of services to meet mandated goals and objectives.
  • Accountable for ensuring that design, contract and specifications development 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 and tender services on Design and Construction projects through the direction of in house staff and consultants and award of the program projects.

Requirements

  • Membership with the Professional Engineers of Ontario preferred.
  • Proven demonstrated knowledge of the practices and theories of Civil Engineering normally acquired by obtaining a degree or diploma in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrated extensive experience related to the duties described above.
  • Extensive knowledge of engineering and project management theories, practices and trends to manage 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a large multi-disciplinary staff in a results-oriented environment and in a predominantly unionized environment.
  • Experienced in designing and delivering customer focused programs and services.
  • Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, staff and the general public.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the department/section.
  • Knowledge of collective bargaining process.
  • Proficient in data management software and working knowledge of other computer software applications.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence.

Benefits

  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Equal opportunity employer

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$112,492 - CA$140,615 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

HybridHamiltonCanada

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