Permits, Licenses, Approvals and Agreements Manager - Toronto, Canada - Aecon Group

Aecon Group

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation.

From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes.

Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all.

Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

What is the Opportunity?
Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets.

We're proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada's infrastructure and transportation networks, and we're ready to build the future of our country.

We are currently looking for our next Permits, Licenses, Approvals and Agreements Manager to join our major projects civil east division at our Toronto Head Office.

What You'll Do Here:

Managing the updates and maintenance of the Project PLAA Tracker
Managing the process required to obtain and maintain the Project Permits, Licenses, Approvals and Agreements associated with the Project
Coordinate the use of the tracking system to track the progress of PLAA throughout the project
Managing and maintaining a PLAA register to give the project team an oversight on upcoming and expected permits
Managing working relationships with Governmental Authorities and Stakeholders, ensuring that external Stakeholders agencies (City of Toronto, TTC, MECP, TRCA, MTO and GO transit) are engaged when appropriate
Managing plans and records related to Project Permits, Licenses, Approvals and Agreements, including ensuring that required documents are uploaded to registries or otherwise transmitted as required by Contracting Authority and Governmental Authorities
Fulfilling Project responsibilities regarding the PLAA Advisory Committee
Coordinate the internal PLAA working group meetings, including minute taking and issuance of invitations
Writing monthly reports and spreadsheets pertaining to PLAA processes, progress, and updates
Prepare various senior management permitting updates as required
Work with document control to keep track of project report and plan submittals
Coordinate with team members from different design and construction disciplines to incorporate necessary input for each permit in a timely manner. This shall include but not limited to meetings with the Designers and the Designer Builder's Technical Department Discipline Managers
Track document submittals, alerting team members of risks related to reports and plans due dates required by Contracting Authority and coordinating a Non
Conformance Report with team members on extensions needed on plans and reports
Document and report progress on PLAA and document submissions and updating project leads with updates
Coordinate with the design team on design packages for PLAAs and document submissions to different stakeholders

What You Bring to the Team:

10+ years of experience with permitting, licensing, approvals, and agreements
Detailed knowledge and extensive experience acquiring permits, licenses and approval requirements for major infrastructure and transit infrastructure projects
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) preferred, or equivalent
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation procedures, and permit requirements, including the Ontario Water Resources Act, Building Code, Planning Act (Ontario), Metrolinx Act, 2006 (Ontario), Municipal Act (Ontario), railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects
Project Management Certificate preferred
Acquainted with project management processes and techniques
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership and teamwork skills
Excellent working knowledge on computer programs such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Aconex, Primavera P6 and Bluebeam
Working knowledge of plan review and approval procedures associated with major transportation infrastructure design and construction, located primarily on a public rightofway
Ability to understand and interpret requirements and responsibilities articulated within projectrelated agreements related to PLAA
Capacity to identify and manage all the essential components of a PLAA tracking system
Efficiently and effectively use standard computer software.
Actively participate in external and internal project meetings, and to provide leadership to peers and other team members when dealing with PLAA issues

What Makes us Aecon Proud:

Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams
Commitment to sustainability and to becoming a netzero company by 2050
Investing in our people through a variety of learning and development programs such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy