Project Manager I - Halton, Canada - Halton Region

Halton Region

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Halton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Project Manager I:

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process._
If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team_

_As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. Where the work permits, employees will have the choice to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals. Please note, this position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program/Work from Home Arrangement._

Posting ID: 1438

Department:
Public Works

Division:
Water & Wastewater Treatment

Pay Range:
$73,896- $98,529

Job Type:
Contract > 1 Year

Contract Duration:
Up to 20 months

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Work Location:
Mid-Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2195 North Service Road West, Oakville

Employee Group:

OCT

Posting Date:
January 23, 2023

Application Deadline:
February 12, 2023

Job Summary:

The Project Manager I will manage and deliver capital Water and Wastewater treatment projects including SCADA under the direction of the Senior Project Advisor, Plant Capital & Engineering.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide project administration support to other Project Managers and Senior Project Advisors.
Liaise with Asset Planning, SCADA, Plant Operations and Maintenance Staff to define project requirements and implementation timelines.
Implement and provide project management through budget definition and planning, design, construction and commissioning stages.
Responsible for detailed project planning and business case development, including tradeoffs for scope, schedule and cost definition.
Applies the Region's risk based asset management program for project prioritization.
Prepares Terms of Reference and evaluates proposals for engaging consultants in engineering projects. Arranges and administers Consultant Agreements and provides all necessary directions and supervision to ensure compliance with Halton requirements.
Ensures projects are designed and constructed according to engineering best practices and Health and Safety Regulations for nondevelopment and development projects.
Exercises effective cost and schedule controls of projects.
Liaises with Municipal, Provincial and Federal Agencies to obtain all necessary approvals and permits for the implementation of projects. Knowledge of applicable legislation (Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, American Water Works Association Standards, Construction Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act).
Negotiates and resolves claims and disputes from contractors and other outside service providers.
Ensures that all services to the residents and businesses of Halton are delivered in keeping with Halton's commitment to excellence in customer service by consistently demonstrating, supporting and developing these skills in sectional staff.
Provides specific and broad advice and guidance to the Public Work's Senior Management Team to support delivery of key strategic projects.
Provides engineering support to Water and Wastewater Operations and Maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

Degree in Engineering, Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Applied Sciences or related discipline.
Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) registration with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians (OACETT) or a Professional Engineering (P.Eng.).
Should have a minimum of on to two (12) years of relevant experience supporting and managing projects in planning, design and construction.
Working knowledge of legislation and guidelines related to planning, design, construction, contract administration, and operations of municipal infrastructure and the environment, and relevant regulations enforced by federal and provincial approval agencies including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Strong oral and written communication skills, along with strong facilitation, negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
An equivalent combination of education and experience m