Project Manager, Construction - Hamilton, Canada - City of Hamilton

City of Hamilton

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JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 20962

Project Manager, Construction
Public Works
Engineering Services
100 King St

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NUMBER OF VACANCIES:
1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-

UNION:
CUPE Local 1041 Supv

HOURS Of

WORK:
40.00 per week

GRADE:
SALARY/

HOUR:
$ $57.670 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/

LENGTH:
Full Time Temporary

Note: This position is for up to 18 months due to a backfill

Job Description ID #: 2836

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (Construction), the Project Manager (Construction) will provide leadership to technical staff in a multi-functional workforce environment engaged in the delivery of concurrent capital construction improvement projects to the public and internal clients.

Responsible for the construction management and administration of large-scale capital construction projects through the direction of technical staff and consultants.

These projects may include the reconstruction of roads, sidewalks, land development, water/wastewater infrastructure, bridges, large culverts, utility buildings and retaining walls.

Accountable for ensuring that all assigned work is delivered in a manner that conforms to the plans, specifications, codes, legislative requirements and the City's standards and policies through the effective and efficient use of staff and financial resources.

GENERAL DUTIES

The Project Manager (Construction) is accountable to the Senior Project Manager, Construction to and ensures that large scale capital construction projects are delivered in accordance with City and Provincial standards with mínimal disruption to the public in an effective, efficient manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.

Deliver construction management to ensure balanced service/price/quality are in compliance with legislative requirements and consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.

Ensure projects are constructed in compliance with City, Provincial and Federal regulations or guidelines.

Responsible for co-ordination of activity on construction projects including but not limited to utility work and coordination of out-side agencies as required to complete capital construction projects.

Maintain control and monitoring of projects to ensure they are completed within the required construction schedule, within the approved budget and spending authority including recommending for any required budget adjustments to the Senior Project Manager, Construction.

Responsible for the performance of contractors on capital construction projects including implementing a contractor's performance appraisal system and associated project contract reviews.

Provide construction management services and technical assistance to Construction Section staff or other corporate staff that require construction or project management assistance or services.

Using a "best practices" approach, develop and deliver quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Instil a customer service focus and provide technical direction to construction and consultant staff.

Implement strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Set above average standards and lead by example.

Recommend and implement procedures and maintain public relations.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICTIONS

Extensive (preference for a minimum of ten years) of progressive work experience and proven knowledge of civil engineering, construction theories and practices normally acquired by obtaining a degree in civil engineering or by attaining a diploma from a three-year Community College in an accredited course in Civil Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Proven knowledge and experience of engineering and asset management theories, practices and trends to manage large contracts and projects, including reviewing, approving and implementing work plans, project budgets and contractor submissions such as grade sheets and shop drawings.
Possess a demonstrated record of leadership and guidance, technical competence, customer focus, innovation/creativity, team advocacy, staff delegation and empowerment, be committed to achieving excellent results and th