Program Manager, Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation

Regional Municipality of Peel

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Engineering Services delivers the construction projects for the watermains, sewers, pumping stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks and treatment plants that support growth as well as the repair and replacement of aging infrastructure. We also support new subdivisions connecting into our existing network of pipes. In this role you will supervise Project Managers and Technical Analysts. You will supervise and provide technical support to a multi-disciplinary team. Supports the growth of skills and knowledge of direct reports by working with staff to establish challenging and achievable plans that include both formal training and informal opportunities such as coaching, cross training, knowledge sharing, and learning assignments. Providing the team with regular feedback and encouraging participation in key decision-making processes. Manages complex Capital projects that involve condition assessment and rehabilitation of trunk sanitary sewers, water transmission and sub-transmission mains, forcemains and chambers. Reviews, sorts and tracks condition assessment data to accurately scope and assist with prioritization and scheduling of re-inspection, monitoring and rehabilitation work. Plans, schedules and manages the design and construction of capital projects. Assists in the preparation of project and program budgets, monitor and control spending. Provides technical support for Operations including major repairs and replacements, process optimization, service delivery reliability and contract oversight. Prepares Council reports, supports staff when addressing and responding to public complaints and concerns and effectively communicating project related information. Works with local municipal representatives, conservation authorities, government agencies, water and wastewater industry associations, vendors and academic researchers and institutions for the benefits of the Region of Peel. Works in collaboration with others to develop the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure 10-Year Capital Plan which includes growth-related and rehabilitation/replacement projects. Coordinates the Water and Wastewater Program budget presentation and report for the Director/Manager. Identify necessary resources (funding, staff, external service providers) and prepare business cases. Coordinates the detailed design and construction constraints with other internal departments as well as the area municipalities (when necessary) to minimize any overlapping of infrastructure works and develops feasibility plans to meet all timelines. Works in collaboration with Operations, Ontario Clean Water Agency, external stakeholders and internal staff to support the state of good repair program for linear Water and Wastewater assets. Defines capital project objectives, scope of work, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, key deliverables, design approach, detailed requirements, proposed stages and schedules. Identifies project risks and mitigation strategies. Assists and supports project managers in the delivery of the Water and Wastewater capital plan. Oversees the management of all consultant services and ensures compliance with the scope of their work. Provides engineering support and oversight support to the operating authority of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Agreement and agreement oversight staff as required. Supports Infrastructure Planning improvement projects and external agency projects. Provides project management resources for external agency projects as required.

Requirements

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• An undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years direct working experience in design and construction of municipal sanitary trunk sewers, water transmission and sub-transmission mains, including condition assessment and rehabilitation
• Experience leading, supervising, coaching and mentoring employees.
• Strong knowledge/experience in water and wastewater system hydraulics, trenchless pipe repair and rehabilitation practices, pipe design, and material and construction standards used in municipal water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of construction law, municipal procurement policies and procedures, Environmental Assessment process, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and other related regulations.
• Proficiency in general business applications including Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a class “G” license and access to a vehicle.
• Strong project management, negotiating, organizational and presentation skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills to prepare required reports, technical memos, conduct training and oral presentations/discussions, liaise with a variety of individuals at various levels, and represent the Region at meetings.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills to prevent or resolve conflict, inspire and motivate.
• Diplomacy, tact and organizational awareness to work with a variety of individuals, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders to coordinate work, avoid conflict and drive progress.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Nice To Haves

• Professional engineer license in Ontario (P. Eng)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide technical support to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supports the growth of skills and knowledge of direct reports by working with staff to establish challenging and achievable plans that include both formal training and informal opportunities such as coaching, cross training, knowledge sharing, and learning assignments.
• Providing the team with regular feedback and encouraging participation in key decision-making processes
• Manages complex Capital projects that involve condition assessment and rehabilitation of trunk sanitary sewers, water transmission and sub-transmission mains, forcemains and chambers.
• Reviews, sorts and tracks condition assessment data to accurately scope and assist with prioritization and scheduling of re-inspection, monitoring and rehabilitation work.
• Plans, schedules and manages the design and construction of capital projects.
• Assists in the preparation of project and program budgets, monitor and control spending.
• Provides technical support for Operations including major repairs and replacements, process optimization, service delivery reliability and contract oversight.
• Prepares Council reports, supports staff when addressing and responding to public complaints and concerns and effectively communicating project related information.
• Works with local municipal representatives, conservation authorities, government agencies, water and wastewater industry associations, vendors and academic researchers and institutions for the benefits of the Region of Peel.
• Works in collaboration with others to develop the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure 10-Year Capital Plan which includes growth-related and rehabilitation/replacement projects.
• Coordinates the Water and Wastewater Program budget presentation and report for the Director/Manager.
• Identify necessary resources (funding, staff, external service providers) and prepare business cases.
• Coordinates the detailed design and construction constraints with other internal departments as well as the area municipalities (when necessary) to minimize any overlapping of infrastructure works and develops feasibility plans to meet all timelines.
• Works in collaboration with Operations, Ontario Clean Water Agency, external stakeholders and internal staff to support the state of good repair program for linear Water and Wastewater assets.
• Defines capital project objectives, scope of work, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, key deliverables, design approach, detailed requirements, proposed stages and schedules.
• Identifies project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Assists and supports project managers in the delivery of the Water and Wastewater capital plan.
• Oversees the management of all consultant services and ensures compliance with the scope of their work.
• Provides engineering support and oversight support to the operating authority of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Agreement and agreement oversight staff as required.
• Supports Infrastructure Planning improvement projects and external agency projects.
• Provides project management resources for external agency projects as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager