Project Manager, Transportation Design and Construction
Region of Peel
- Brampton, ON
- $100,172-125,213 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This role has a strong focus on contract administration for construction projects
- Undertakes detailed design in-house 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 close-out)
- 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 on-site 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
- Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or CET plus a minimum of 5 years directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Multi-disciplined knowledge and experience in the design, construction of roadways, sidewalks, multi-use 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
- 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)
- Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources