Project Manager I - Ontario, Canada - Halton Region

    Halton Region
    Halton Region Ontario, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    Reporting to the Manager, Asset Management and State of Good Repair, this position is responsible for managing facilities capital projects.

    Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manages facilities capital projects under the direction of the Manager, Asset Management and State of Good Repair.
  • Prepares technical reports and staff reports.
  • Ensures the full involvement of client divisions/departments in the implementation of Regional facilities.
  • Recommends, directs, and supervises consulting engineers, architects and/or contactors in the design, construction, renovation and upgrade of Regional facilities.
  • Exercises effective cost and schedule control of Capital Projects.
  • Ensures that the works are constructed in compliance with the contract documents and Halton's Health and Safety Policies.
  • Provides full project management, contract administration, coordination and on-site supervision of Regional contracts from architectural design stage to commissioning and start-up.
  • Engages specialized consulting engineering and architectural firms to confirm that work has been constructed in conformance with the contracts.
  • Negotiates and resolves claims and disputes from outside providers.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.
  • Skills & Qualifications

    Essential:

  • Diploma as an Architectural Technologist or equivalent.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive facility construction and project management experience.
  • Experience with public procurement, contract administration and preparation of construction specifications and procurement documents.
  • Strong problem solving skills and be able to independently manage several projects at the same time.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, along with strong facilitation, negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills and be committed to working in a team-based environment with a focus on continuous improvement and quality customer service.
  • Computer literacy in desktop construction applications such as Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Preferred:

  • Previous experience in the preparation of forecasting budgets and cost estimates.
  • Other construction-related or project management certification such as PMP and LEED GA.
  • Working/ Employment Conditions

    Working Condition:

  • Travel will be required between locations within Halton Region; incumbent must supply their own transportation.
  • Employment Conditions:

  • The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Record Check by the first day of employment.