Senior Project Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineering, Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation

Regional Municipality of Peel

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Region of Peel is a leading water and wastewater service provider dedicated to delivering exceptional service. They ensure the community has a safe and dependable drinking water supply, wastewater is efficiently collected and properly treated, and that environmental and long-term financial management are considered in all decisions. The role involves managing large, complex capital projects focused on the condition assessment and rehabilitation of water transmission mains, trunk sewers, forcemains, and associated appurtenances. The Senior Project Manager will also manage the selection and procurement of major equipment, assess new technologies, prepare and tender requests for proposals, lead Value Engineering assignments, control project budgets and schedules, liaise with various stakeholders, negotiate approvals from environmental agencies, manage project changes, lead project teams including consultants, provide budget estimates, ensure risk minimization, lead the development of CPMM documents, and stay updated on emerging technologies and regulations.

Requirements

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering or related field plus a minimum of 5 years of direct work experience assessing, planning, designing and/or completing municipal infrastructure projects including trunksewers, and large diameter water transmission mains; A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Management skills to coordinate multiple budgets, vendors and contractors
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to utilize project management software
• Thorough knowledge of design practices, standards, codes and industry related legislation
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
• Facilitation experience with a skill set to lead engaging presentations
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Proven leader with strong negotiation skills and ability to be timely and accountable

Nice To Haves

• P.Eng or CET designation considered an asset
• Solid understanding of water and wastewater systems with experience in SCADA, Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering related to major water/wastewater infrastructure considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Management of various large complex Capital projects that involve condition assessment and rehabilitation of water transmission mains, trunk sewers, forcemains and associated appurtenances.
• Managing the selection and procurement process for major equipment and assessment of new technologies.
• Preparing and tendering requests for proposals including defining the scope of work and terms of reference for the condition assessment and rehabilitation of the water or wastewater system
• Leading Value Engineering assignments when peer review is required to ensure constructability and value
• Controlling project budgets, schedules, monitoring and reporting on the same
• Liaising with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region as well as with Regional Councillors, external agencies, municipalities and the public
• Negotiating and securing approval from the environmental agencies including CVC, TRCA, MNR, NEC, DFO, MECP
• Negotiate project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
• Leading project teams which are also resourced with full-time on-site consultants
• Directs/manages staff related to the administration of contracts
• Provides budget estimates and project scheduling for recommended infrastructure requirements in the Capital Budget and forecasted Master Plan
• Works with manufacturers and operations staff in determining future operational cost impacts
• Ensures capital projects are well thought through to ensure risk is minimized to existing infrastructure and treatment processes
• Leads the development of CPMM documents and ensures projects are monitored and completed using this methodology
• Identifies and initiates new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs
• Maintains education on emerging technologies and changing regulations

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: Senior