Project Manager, Transportation Roads - Brampton, Canada - Regional Municipality of Peel

Regional Municipality of Peel

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Description:

Project Manager, Transportation Roads

Public Works -Transportation

1 Contract Full Time - 14 Month Duration

Salary Range:
$94,424 - $118,028 per annum plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual

Work mode:
Hybrid

_see below for more details about this work mode._

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Who we are:

The Transportation team constructs, operates, plans and maintains a multi-modal network of assets such as roadways, bridges, sidewalks and multi-use trails, stormwater infrastructure, street-lighting, traffic signals, noise and retaining walls, signs, safety barriers and street trees.

We drive from our strengths, flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs of Peel. It's where our commitment to creating a Community for Life meets the road for our residents, businesses and travelers

Reports to:
Program Manager, Roads-Design and Construction

What you will do:

This role has a strong focus on contract administration for construction projects
Undertakes detailed design inhouse utilizing MicroStation CAD platform and/or reviews, comments and approves Consultant led detailed designs, tender documents and associated submissions
Responsible for progressing the project work through all project phases (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closeout)
Manages the selection and procurement process and assessment of new technologies and/or methodologies
Prepares requests for proposals including defining the scope of work and terms of reference
Development of tender documents, awarding and execution of contracts
Controls project budgets, cashflows, schedules, monitoring and reporting
Liaises with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region, as well as with Regional Councillors, external agencies and municipalities (such as MTO, Metrolinx, Brampton Transit, and MiWay), and the public
Negotiates and secures approval from environmental agencies including CVC, TRCA, NEC, DFO, MECP
Negotiates project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel's financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
Leads project teams which are also resourced with full time onsite inspectors
Provides budget estimates and project scheduling for recommended infrastructure requirements in the Roads Capital Budget and prepares Business Cases for additional funding requests
Leads Value Engineering assignments when peer review is required to ensure constructability and value
Ensures capital projects are well thought through to ensure risk is minimized to existing infrastructure
Attends onsite meetings with other Regional staff, as required, to advise on design/construction challenges
Coordinates utility relocations, including cost sharing arrangements
Participates in the development of the Transportation Project Procedures Manual (TPPM) and ensures projects are monitored and completed using this methodology
Identifies and initiates new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs
Continues to be updated on emerging technologies and changing regulations
Other Project Management duties as assigned

What the role requires:

Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or CET plus a minimum of 5 years directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Multidisciplined knowledge and experience in the design, construction of roadways, sidewalks, multiuse paths, stormwater infrastructure, retaining/noise walls and structures
Knowledge of road design practices and standards, related codes, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process, value engineering and contract administration
Demonstrated experience in Contract Administration for Construction Projects
Must be proficient in MicroStation CAD platform

Skills/Abilities:

Strong negotiating, planning, scheduling and project management skills to coordinate multiple budgets, vendors and contractors to get the work done smoothly, on time and on budget
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills along with strong public relations skills
Ability to work independently and make effective decisions
Strong organizational and effective time management skills
Demonstrated financial skills to prepare cost estimates, cashflows and to control budgets and expenditures for capital works projects
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
3 Paid personal days and floating holidays (nonunion)
Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (nonunion)
Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (nonunion/ where applicable)
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