Program Manager
About The Position
The Engineering Program Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of large-scale municipal infrastructure programs, including the design, rehabilitation, and construction of roads, sewer systems, and related utilities. This role oversees multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, budgets, and timelines. The Program Manager serves as a key leader, collaborating with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver complex infrastructure initiatives that enhance community services and long-term asset performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or equivalent) designation required and in good standing.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a strong focus on municipal infrastructure.
- 5+ years in program or project management of large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience managing roadworks, sewer systems, and/or water infrastructure design and rehabilitation.
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering design standards, construction practices, and asset management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-project programs with significant budgets.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Strong financial acumen and contract management experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within municipal or public-sector environments is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multi-year infrastructure programs involving roads, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water systems.
- Oversee a portfolio of projects (design and construction), ensuring consistency in standards, scope, and quality.
- Establish program-level priorities, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Provide engineering guidance and review for design and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial/state, and industry standards.
- Oversee engineering consultants and ensure deliverables meet scope, quality, and cost expectations.
- Support innovation in design approaches, sustainability, and asset management practices.
- Act as the primary liaison with internal departments, senior leadership, and external partners.
- Coordinate with utilities, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and community stakeholders.
- Lead public engagement efforts for infrastructure projects, addressing community concerns and communications.
- Develop and manage program budgets, including capital forecasting and cost control.
- Oversee procurement processes, including RFP development, evaluation, and contract award.
- Administer contracts and monitor contractor/consultant performance.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify program risks (technical, financial, schedule) and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure projects comply with permits, approvals, and engineering standards.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Support staff development, performance management, and succession planning.
Benefits
- extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
- continuing education benefits
- paid time off
- employee assistance program
- retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
