Senior Project Manager, Major Capital Wastewater

Job Description

Senior Project Manager, Major Capital Wastewater

Public Works - Water and Wastewater, Engineering Services 

Status: Regular Full Time 

Salary Range: Non Union (Band J) $117,464 -$146,830 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual)

Hiring Range: $117,464-$132,147 per annum

Work Mode: Hybrid; minimum of 2 on-site days per week which can increase based on operational needs

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON

Hours of work:35 Hours per week

 

Who we are:  Peel is known as a leading water and wastewater service provider. We deliver exceptional service to our customers by ensuring the community is provided with a safe and dependable drinking water supply, wastewater is efficiently collected and properly treated, and both the environment and long-term financial management is considered in every decision we make. We will face challenges in the coming years, including population growth, the impacts of climate change, replacement of aging infrastructure, and further changes in both customer expectations and the regulatory environment in which we operate. To meet these challenges and continue to provide the levels of service that our customers expect requires innovative approaches, collaboration with other levels, as well as investment in infrastructure and in our people. Each of our teams and our people are seen, industry wide, as leaders in our respective fields. 

 

Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.

 

Reports to: Manager, Capital Water Wastewater Collection and Conveyance.

 

What you will do in this role:

• Manage large complex capital projects (budgets typically greater than $10 million/project) involving Pumping Stations and Large Diameter Trunk Sanitary Sewers
• Manage the selection and procurement process for major equipment and assessment of new technologies
• Defines project objectives, scope of work, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, key deliverables, design approach, detailed requirements, proposed stages and schedules
• Identifies project risks and mitigation strategies
• Prepare terms of reference, tender documents for contracts, requests for proposals and evaluate detailed proposals
• Negotiate with public utilities, conservation authorities, local municipal representatives, provincial and federal agencies to secure required permits and approvals
• Completes Environmental Assessment, design, assessment of new technologies/materials, selection and procurement of major process equipment
• Liaises with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region as well as with Regional Councillors, external agencies, municipalities and the public
• Negotiates project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
• Regularly maintains and enhances knowledge on emerging issues, new technology, changing standards, codes and regulations, internal policy and procedure changes, and innovative products, services and practices
• Assists in the preparation and development of the annual capital budget by identifying new business requirements, infrastructure needs, and process or practice improvements 

What we require:

• Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 years of direct work experience planning, designing and constructing municipal infrastructure including wastewater pumping  stations, and large diameter trunk sanitary sewers; A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Thorough knowledge of wastewater design practices, and related codes and standards, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process and contract administration a must
• Strong negotiating, planning, scheduling and project management skills
• Demonstrated financial experience to prepare cost estimates and manage budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and Outlook 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Highly effective interpersonal skills to negotiate and resolve emerging conflicts with staff, contractors, suppliers, residents, councillors and other stakeholders
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including report writing and facilitation of working groups
• Ability to present project updates to a variety of stakeh