Project Manager - Simcoe, Canada - Norfolk County

Norfolk County

Verified Company

Simcoe, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Scope of Position:

To plan and manage the design and construction of municipal infrastructure capital projects which may include linear water and wastewater infrastructure assets (watermains, sewers, distribution system, local sewer systems, water intakes, outfalls).

The majority of this work is related to the implementation of the Inter-Urban Water Supply (IUWS) Program to meet the long-term water servicing needs of the County.

Prepare consultant and contractor procurement documents and participate in selection and administration of these goods and services.

To ensure that projects are completed within the annual budget limits and timelines; and to coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and third-party utilities companies regarding capital construction projects.

Position Description:

The Project Manager will:

Participate in Engineering Department special programs, such as implementation of the Integrated Sustainable Master Plan Priorities for Water and Wastewater Upgrades, focusing on the Inter Urban Water Supply Program.
Coordinate with various County Departments and Divisions to develop the Scope of Work for projects related to existing or proposed assets within the jurisdiction of that Division. The infrastructure projects may include capital planning and delivery assignments required for new and existing assets such as transmission watermains, intakes and outfalls, and connections to the pumping stations, storage facilities, booster stations, and treatment plants. The Project Manager will manage projects from inception to warranty and, implementing any activities required to meet the needs of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
Support technical studies and planning tasks necessary to understand and prioritize infrastructure needs as it relates to water and wastewater servicing.
Develop project plans to define the steps needed to fully meet the project needs and fully participate in: executing that plan; coordination with consultants and contractors; review of reports and designs; contract administration; and, ongoing review of project budgets and status.
Prepare various procurement documents related to the projects and studies, such as Requests for Proposals, Tender Documents, Council Reports and Regular Project Updates to Senior Management.
Manage and supervise project consultants and contractors delivering planning, design, construction and postconstruction/warranty services.
Monitor and control project budget, scope, risk, schedule and quality as outlined in the project requirements; regular site visits and reporting of issues that may lead to contract deviations and stakeholders' impact.
Review and process change orders, invoices and progress payments in a thorough and timely fashion.
Prepare reports and presentations regarding project status for Council Updates
Assist in updating annual project budgets and development of budget projections for the Division's 10year capital delivery program.
Coordinate scope of work, budget and timelines with other departments and outside agencies and deliver positive customer service to the public.
Other capital planning and delivery duties as assigned

Requirements:

Knowledge and Experience:

Fouryear University degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum five years' experience beyond university in an engineering department with a municipality or multi discipline consulting, working predominantly with municipalities.
Licensed (P.Eng.) under the Ontario Professional Engineers Act.
The Project Management Professional designation is an asset.
Provincial Operator Certification in Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Supply, Wastewater Collection and/or Wastewater Treatment certification would be considered an asset.

Skill and Abilities:

Excellent project management skills within municipal environment
Expertise in design and construction of linear water and sewer infrastructure for municipalities including transmission watermains, distribution systems, trunk sewers, local sewer system, intake and outfall rehabilitation and/or replacement, and all other civil engineering and restoration scope elements.
Expertise in reviewing condition assessments, environmental assessments, design reports, drawings, specifications and operation and maintenance manuals.
Expertise with open cut and trenchless technologies (directional drilling, microtunnelling, curedinplace pipe lining) employed for small and large diameter pipelines construction and rehabilitation
A high level of integrity and accountability, as an effective project leader, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Liaise with governing and approval agencies, stakeholders, developers, consultants, contractors, internal staff and external agencies.
Skilled communicator within a multifunctional and collaborative team environment
Polished customer service ability to deal with p