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Senior Project Manager Capital, Water and Wastewater

Region of Peel • Full-time • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada • C$ 117,464 - C$ 132,147 / year • 6m ago

Job Description

Senior Project Manager Capital, Water and Wastewater

Public Works, Water and Wastewater

Status: 2 Regular Full Time opportunities

Salary Range: Non union, Band J $117,464 per annum -$146,830 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

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

Work mode: Hybrid; 2 Onsite days per week which can increase based on operational needs (see below for more details about this work mode)

Location: 1300 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, ON (G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant)

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, Wastewater Treatment Capital

We are seeking experienced Senior Project Managers who brings knowledge and direct work experience with Wastewater Treatment Plants.

What you will do in this role: Manage large and complex multi-disciplinary design and construction projects (budgets typically greater than $10 million/project) in support of the expansion and improvement of Peel’s major wastewater treatment plants

Manage and co-coordinate consultant assignments for projects including environmental assessments, feasibility studies, preliminary through detailed design, tendering and contract administration
Oversee engineering design and construction contract administration
Provide leadership and direction to project teams and consultants
Define project objectives, scope of work, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, key deliverables, design approach, detailed requirements, proposed stages and schedules
Prepare terms of reference, tender documents for contracts, requests for proposals and evaluate detailed proposals
Negotiate with public utilities, conservation authorities, local municipal representatives, and provincial and federal agencies to secure required permits and approvals
Negotiate project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
Manage and control the project budget, schedules and quality criteria
Liaise with internal departments and external agencies, municipalities, Regional Councillors and the general public
Manage the selection and procurement process for major equipment and assessment of new technologies
Identify new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs

What the role requires:

Successful completion of an Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering, Certified Engineering Technologist diploma or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of direct work experience planning, designing and construction of municipal infrastructure including water and wastewater treatment plants, wastewater pumping stations, and large diameter trunk sanitary sewers
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
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
Demonstrated financial experience to prepare cost estimates and manage budgets

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 stakeholders
Strong time management skills
Strong organization and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and Outlook
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
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

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 1300 Lakeshore Rd. East Mississauga, ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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