Manager, Infrastructure and Program Planning - Kitchener, Canada - Region of Waterloo

Region of Waterloo

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Req ID:845
Department:
Water and Wastewater ServicesManager, Infrastructure and Program Planning (Water and Wastewater Services)

Job Number:845
Job Type:
Full-Time

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Location: 150 Frederick St

Regional Admin Headquarters

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Job Category: Construction

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Number of Positions:1

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Department: Water and Wastewater Services
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Division: Engineering and Environmental Services

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Hours of Work: 35

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Union: Management/Management Support

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Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 09
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Salary Range: $115, $144,107.

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Posting Date:April 18, 2024
Our Story:

Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.
This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.

The Role

Manages infrastructure renewal, replacement, minor and major capital projects, asset management, project management, business intelligence and reporting, and leads budgeting for the Division.

Develops the divisional capital program, and pre-designs, detailed design, and construction projects. Advises on matters related to the Division.
Duties/Responsibilities

Supervises senior engineers, infrastructure management supervisors, and a safety specialist. Indirectly supervises engineers, project coordinators, and analysts. Administers infrastructure renewal contracts with consultants and contractors.
Leads capital planning program and project delivery (e.g., workflows, tools) in collaboration with other teams in the Division, and Design and Construction Division teams. Leads continuous improvement for capital project delivery, and manages and collaborates with the team on the development of project methodologies, tools, templates, procedures, reporting, and strategy for closing gaps and evolving the maturity of the services provided.
Develops water and wastewater capital programs, including studies, approvals, and analysis.
Oversees project management tools and technologies (e.g., project management software). Works with corporate teams on integrations with related technologies and procuring upgrades to project and business intelligence software.
Leads project reporting and meetings, and provides ongoing education and financial/capital planning updates where available to staff.
Leads business intelligence for all divisional teams.
Coordinates phasing and funding for 10year capital forecasts with Finance. Administers budgets and the Division's capital budget; provides input on operating budgets. Leads divisional capital budget preparation and relevant operating budgets for team in collaboration with project and program area managers.
Reviews capital budgets with Finance and divisional senior management. Performs periodic financial reporting throughout the fiscal year.
Reviews, prioritizes, and approves requests during the budget year. Reviews CAO and Council reports related to budget availability and impacts. Identifies and reports on trends impacting capital budget (e.g. inflation, supply chain issues).
Leads the Division's asset management program and liaises with the Asset Management Office (AMO). Supports the team, and provides direction on alignment with corporate asset management strategy.
Reviews key corporate asset management reports. Attends meetings and workshops for asset management projects and programs. Addresses concerns related to support for asset management initiatives (e.g. operations time, resource constraints).
Provides feedback on new programs and program development (e.g., digester, reservoir programs).
Collaborates to review project prioritization and opportunities to minimize operational disruptions.
Provides manager support and follow up with key new asset management initiatives (e.g., inventory management protocol) and infrastructure renewal projects. Provides general guidance and support as required.
Leads procurement for high value, complex projects, and engages in vendor performance management as necessary.
Manages Section goals and objectives through annual business and workload planning.
Analyzes and defines new projects. Manages and resolves related issues, evaluations, performance indicators and databases, and identifies alternative work plans.
Manages feasibility studies, predesign and pilot projects, and detailed design and construction.
Participates on project teams to manage implementation of feasibility studies for predesign, design, and construction projec