Project Manager Engineering, Water Linear and Reliability

Regional Municipality of Peel

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Peel is known as a leading water and wastewater service provider. We deliver exceptional service to our customers by ensuring the community is provided with a safe and dependable drinking water supply, wastewater is efficiently collected and properly treated, and both the environment and long-term financial management is considered into every decision we make. Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses. We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life. Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a degree in Civil Engineering, a Certified Engineering Technologist diploma or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure including watermain transmission and distribution systems and/or sanitary sewer or an equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered
• Thorough knowledge of design standards, related codes, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process and contract administration
• Daily access to transportation and the ability to travel within the Region of Peel required
• Strong negotiating, planning, scheduling and project management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and public relation skills
• Demonstrated financial skills to make cost estimates to control budgets and expenditures
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess a Professional Engineering Designation and are members of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario

Responsibilities

• Request and obtain all approvals, define scope of work, develop terms of reference for requests for proposals/services, prepare and issue tender documentation for procurement of goods/services including the evaluation of submissions
• Coordinate and control project budgets, negotiate and approve changes in scope and maintain the quality and schedule of the project details using project management principles
• Obtain and incorporate input from other Regional Departments and stakeholders for the design and construction of the assigned Regional capital projects
• Liaise with the public, local municipalities, provincial and regulatory agencies and all utilities
• Manage project teams consisting of staff, consultants, external vendors and other stakeholders
• Monitors performance of consultants and contractors via transparent dialogue, ensuring compliance with terms of reference, contract documents and Regional policies.
• Provide assistance and recommendations on the preparation and development of the annual Capital Budget
• Voice and discuss recommendations for the continual improvements of current practices
• Perform other duties as assigned, in accordance with the departments objectives

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Voluntary 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 learning and development resources

What This Job Offers

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