Senior Project Manager, Major Capital Wastewater – Region of Peel

Job Title: Senior Project Manager, Major Capital Wastewater

Location: Brampton, ON

Job Description: Senior Project Manager, Major Capital WastewaterPublic Works – Water and Wastewater, Engineering ServicesStatus: Regular Full TimeSalary Range: $110,870 to $138,589 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual)Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ONHours of work:35 Hours per weekWho 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 stakeholders
• Diplomatic, tactful and strong time management skills
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• Professional Engineer license in Ontario (P. Eng) is an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset

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 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton 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 technologyKindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.About UsPeel 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 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 in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won’t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.Additional InformationPeel 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 contactPlease 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.

Company Name: Region of Peel

Salary: $110870 – 138589 per year

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