Region of Peel

Senior Project Manager, Capital, Water and Wastewater

Region of Peel

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Mississauga • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$117,464 - CA$146,830 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineeringwastewater design practicescontract administrationproject managementcost estimationbudget managementplanningschedulingnegotiationenvironmental assessments
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillstime managementorganizational skillsanalytical skillsconflict resolutionpresentation skillsteam coordinationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Undergraduate Degree in Civil EngineeringCertified Engineering Technologist diploma