PROJECT MANAGER - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

    City of Toronto
    City of Toronto Toronto, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    Responsibilities

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  • Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
  • Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
  • Manages and provides leadership for assigned projects from inception to completion. Assesses funding, schedule, scope requirements, develops Terms of Reference, fully defines project deliverables and manages change conditions.
  • Ensures effective teamwork, communication, high standards of work quality, organizational performance, documentation and continuous learning.
  • Assists with and conducts research ensuring that best practices, developments within the field, corporate policies, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government are taken into account.
  • Oversees and evaluates the work performance of external service providers with respect to quality, timeline, cost and completion of required tasks. Finalizes contract payments and implements quality control/quality assurance, finalizes contract payments and ensures project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budgets.
  • Prepares estimates to assists in preparation of the capital budget.
  • Leads project teams and supervises/directs project team members, consultants and contractors. Provides specialized design services, technical advice and expertise to support the units of the Division/Cluster/Corporation. Modifies established guidelines, standards and processes, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in innovative ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
  • Identifies, evaluates and provides technical expertise and recommendations for the resolution of issues with assigned projects. Ensures compliance within guidelines by acting as a signing authority.
  • Participates at meetings with the public, stakeholders and councillors.
  • Acts as a technical specialist at project and organizational meetings with planners, administrators, contractors and other external service providers, as well as at hearings, court proceedings, grievances and arbitrations and other tribunals.
  • Reviews drawings, purchasing documents and specifications prepared by staff, contractors and consultants.
  • Assists with the preparation of Committee and Council reports, presentations, purchasing documents, contract plans, specifications and estimates.
  • Evaluates proposals and/or bids and makes recommendations for award of contracts.
  • Secures permits and approvals as required from external agencies and internal departments.
  • Maintains relationships with councillors, the public, consultants, government agencies, developers, suppliers and contractors relative to the position's responsibilities.
  • Analyzes business processes and related data to enable continuous improvement and control measures for quality, efficiency and effectiveness of services and formulates recommendations.
  • Reviews and analyzes new technologies and best practices for utilization in existing or future service requirements.
  • Ensures the proper maintenance of all required documentation and produces or supervises the production of such documents.
  • Performs site inspections and condition assessments for construction projects.
  • Participates in studies, analyses, surveys, research and helps develop effective solutions for complex problems while controlling measures for quality, efficiency and effectiveness of services.
  • Establishes and maintains linkages to other units in the City to co-ordinate input and ensure effective partnership.
  • Promotes standardization relating to project administration, documentation, processes and technical design.
  • Ensures excellent customer service is provided to both internal and external clients.

    • Key Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline such Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Considerable project management experience in undertaking Green Infrastructure implementation into street right-of-way.
  • Experience with Green Infrastructure design, including studies (concept development), detailed design, implementation & monitoring.
  • Knowledge of permits and approvals pertaining to Green Infrastructure.
  • Ability to read, interpret and report on engineering plans, drawings, technical memos, reports and specifications, in a timely manner.
  • Proficient in using general computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office) and applications of specialized software (e.g., GIS, AutoCAD, total station).
  • Knowledge of legislation related to stormwater and other applicable legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all organizational levels.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, while ensuring the delivery of high quality customer service.
  • Possess a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence and require access to a vehicle to travel to various work locations and construction sites in a timely manner.