Senior Project Manager Capital, Water… at Region of Peel · Mississau…

Job Description

Senior Project Manager Capital, Water and Wastewater

Public Works, Water and Wastewater

Status: 1 Regular Full Time opportunity

Salary Range: Non union, Band J $120,401 per annum to $150,501 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Hiring Range: $120, 401 per annum to $135,451 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: 2307 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON Clarkson Water Resource Recovery Facility

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 an experienced Senior Project Manager 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:

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• 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 2307 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON Clarkson Water Resource Recovery Facility 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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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.