Senior Project Manager managing municipal water and wastewater treatment projects in Peel Region. Overseeing large-scale construction and design projects while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
Manage large and complex multi-disciplinary design and construction projects (budgets typically greater than $10 million/project) in support of the expansion and improvement of Peel’s major wastewater treatment plants
Manage and co-coordinate consultant assignments for projects including environmental assessments, feasibility studies, preliminary through detailed design, tendering and contract administration
Oversee engineering design and construction contract administration
Provide leadership and direction to project teams and consultants
Define project objectives, scope of work, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, key deliverables, design approach, detailed requirements, proposed stages and schedules
Prepare terms of reference, tender documents for contracts, requests for proposals and evaluate detailed proposals
Negotiate with public utilities, conservation authorities, local municipal representatives, and provincial and federal agencies to secure required permits and approvals
Negotiate project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
Manage and control the project budget, schedules and quality criteria
Liaise with internal departments and external agencies, municipalities, Regional Councillors and the general public
Manage the selection and procurement process for major equipment and assessment of new technologies
Identify new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs
Requirements
Successful completion of an Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering, Certified Engineering Technologist diploma or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of direct work experience planning, designing and construction of municipal infrastructure including water and wastewater treatment plants, wastewater pumping stations, and large diameter trunk sanitary sewers
Thorough knowledge of wastewater design practices, and related codes and standards, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process and contract administration a must
Strong negotiating, planning, scheduling and project management skills
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
Demonstrated financial experience to prepare cost estimates and manage budgets
Highly effective interpersonal skills to negotiate and resolve emerging conflicts with staff, contractors, suppliers, residents, councillors and other stakeholders
Superior verbal and written communication skills including report writing and facilitation of working groups
Ability to present project updates to a variety of stakeholders
Strong time management skills
Strong organization and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and Outlook
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
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