Program Manager, Major Projects – North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant

Position Title: Program Manager, Major Projects – North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant (2 Positions)

Position Status: Full-Time Regular

Department: Project Delivery

Employee Group: Exempt

Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P4B ($ - $ annually) (2024 wage rates)

Our Project Delivery Department is seeking two Program Managers, Major Projects (2 Positions).
One position will focus on construction and the other will focus on administration.

The Program Manager – Major Projects (Administration) will lead a team responsible for maintaining the overall Project Management Plan as well as for overall program reporting, governance, and administration. Special projects, such as cost impacts due to government policy changes, will also be assigned to this team. This is a critical role to drive team integration on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant (NSWWTP).

The Program Manager – Major Projects (Construction) will work at the Project Site leading a team of Engineers and Specialists providing oversight of all construction activities at the NSWWTP. As the senior representative of Metro Vancouver on the site, the Program Manager – Major Projects (Construction) will work closely with Engineering and Construction contractors to progress planning, execution and progress measurement of a complex, multi-disciplinary construction project.

You are: An experienced leader with significant experience in the delivery of large water, wastewater or process mechanical projects. Ready to work in a dynamic team, delivering critical infrastructure for the region.

The Program Manager – Major Projects (Administration) reports to the Division Manager – Program Controls, Commercial, and Administration, for the NSWWTP project.

The Program Manager – Major Projects (Construction) reports to the Project Manager, for the NSWWTP project.

These positions will be located at the project office in North Vancouver and/or at the construction site in North Vancouver for the duration of the NSWWTP project.

• Works as a technical specialist/expert resource to manage the delivery of major projects; responsibilities may include coordination of design, construction and commissioning activities for the project;
  In coordination with the Project Manager, administers construction contracts, makes recommendations on contract management and prepares reports and presentations to senior management.
• Leads and manages a multi-disciplinary team consisting of engineering and technical staff, external consulting engineers and project management specialists. May lead contract development, tendering, negotiation and administration; audits work of program staff to ensure technical and safety standards, corporate and department policies and procedures are met; ensures that projects are completed on time and on budget according to approved plans and specifications and that quality standards are maintained.
• Accountable for budget preparation, reporting and resource allocations for areas of responsibility within the overall project; monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Works closely with team leadership to determine overall priorities, establish work plans and ensure the effective risk management for the project.
• Hires, supervises, directs and motivates staff monitoring performance towards division, department and corporate objectives. Ensures adherence to corporate policies and collective agreements. Leads, coaches, and mentors staff recognizing the importance of leadership, supervisory and technical training. Develops and sustains a flexible workforce encouraging staff to pursue opportunities that complement their skills and experience. Supervises and directs the work of consultants and contractors.
• May act as a senior representative of Metro Vancouver at the construction site. Leads the implementation of the site safety plan and quality management process.
• May coordinate with the Engineer of Record site team for inspection, submittal responses and issue resolution; reviews schedule updates and submitted change requests…