Capital Works Project Manager

Job Title

Capital Works Project Manager

26-18

Town Hall Dev - Newmarket, ON CA (Primary)

Regular Full-Time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Bachelor's Degree

S9 $ 92,092 - $115,116

Under the direction of the Manager, Capital Projects, the Capital Works Project Manager is accountable for the engineering design, delivery, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, dispute resolution and overall project supervision, site inspection, planning and contract administration of multi‑million dollar capital Town infrastructure projects (i.e. watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, roads, sidewalks, bridges & culverts etc.), including applying project management and engineering processes to plan, execute, monitor and control the main “Project Management Knowledge” areas on all projects.

• Post‑secondary degree in Civil Engineering with Professional Engineer designation or eligibility for membership in Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and progressive experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience such as Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with significant demonstrated experience. Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) would be an asset.
• Demonstrated progressive experience at a senior level in project management and in leading engineering / construction contracts, including the preliminary planning, environmental assessments, design alternatives, final detailed design, cost/quantity estimates, specification development, tender documents, contract administration and inspection for the construction of municipal capital infrastructure including, but not limited to roads, parking lots, sidewalks, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, street and walkway lighting, pumping stations, drainage structures, retaining walls, and municipal buildings.
• Knowledge of, and experience in applying Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) ten (10) Project Management Knowledge areas and their processes.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal standards, design & construction practices, procedures and/or manuals including the Construction Act, Highway Traffic Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and Lake Simcoe Protection Act, the Lake Simcoe Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Ontario Water Resources Act, MOECC Environmental Compliance Approvals, etc.
• Extensive experience in construction cost estimating, preparing multi‑million dollar budgets and budget control.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational, project management, problem‑solving, report writing, communication, negotiation, collaboration, and mediation skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and communicate effectively with members of Council, the general public, business owners and Business Improvement Area (BIA) committees, contractors, consultants, staff, agencies and other levels of government (Regional, Provincial, Federal).
• Working knowledge of computer programs, inclusive of spreadsheet applications, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), MS Project, and software supporting construction management systems programs.
• Working knowledge of asset management software programs.
• Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as required.
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing with reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
• Due to the responsibilities of this position a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Town is required. Professional designations that include a Police Information Check will be considered.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.