SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ECS

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 52608
Job Category: Project Management
Division & Section: Engineering & Construction Services, ECS Linear Underground Infrastructure
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Permanent
Salary: $112,280.00-$149,247.00, Wage grade 7.5
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 17-Jan-2025 to 31-Jan-2025
Creating the safe, sustainable municipal infrastructure that makes Toronto so livable is the responsibility of our Engineering & Construction Services (ECS) Division, which provides specialized engineering design and construction services to Toronto Water, Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management Services and other City of Toronto Divisions, Agencies, Boards and Commissions and external clients such as the development industry, utility companies and other public agencies.
As a Senior Project Manager in the Linear Underground Infrastructure Section, you’ll provide project management, contract administration, technical and engineering expertise in the planning, design and construction of multidisciplinary linear capital works projects.
Staff in the Trunk Sewers and Transmission Mains Unit provide project management, contract administration, and technical expertise in the planning, design and construction of linear capital works projects. More specifically, this includes using open cut and trenchless pipe installation and rehabilitation methods, using knowledge of constructor Health and Safety issues and constructability for smooth completion of complex construction within the City’s Right-of-Way, parks, trails and ravines to maintain the City’s infrastructure in a state of good repair and meet servicing needs of population and employment growth. You will be called to oversee, review and direct the work of staff and engineering consultants, as well as engage consultants, as well as engage consultants and/or contractors by preparing construction tender packages.

FULL PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leading by example, you’ll manage a variety of assigned engineering projects, with responsibility for project management of ongoing or annual City-wide engineering programs, special projects, engineering proposals, Capital Works Program, best practices and other program development and new initiatives. This will see you directing multi-disciplinary project team staff, and mentoring other professional engineers and technical personnel, to meet deadlines and ensure effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning, while controlling expenditures within budget. You’ll assist in preparing capital and operating budgets, perform site inspections and assessments of changed conditions on construction projects, ensure compliance within guidelines by acting as a signing authority, finalize contract payments and implement quality control/quality assurance for construction. As a Senior Project Manager, you may be required to facilitate complex cost-sharing arrangements for the construction of municipal infrastructure.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Among the other strengths you bring to the role of Senior Project Manager will be the following key qualifications:

• Extensive experience applying the principles of engineering for municipal public works infrastructure.
• Extensive project management experience from inception to implementation, including planning, design and construction of municipal public works infrastructure.
• Considerable experience in developing reports, RFPs/proposals and presentations.

Considerable experience in client management and communicating with a diverse group of stakeholders.
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You bring extensive knowledge of legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations for construction projects, along with knowledge of asset management principles, including data collection, analysis and estimating. You’re also known for your ability to read, interpret, and report on engineering plans and drawings, specifications, correspondence, reports and other documents in a timely manner, conduct studies, surveys and research, develop effective solutions to engineering issues, initiate and lead technical studies and projects, and plan and prepare reports and recommendations.
Equally important in your role as a member of our team, you have what it takes to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
A valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence, with an ability to drive to different sites in a timely manner, is also required.
Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume/cover letter that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting

• Extensive experience applying the principles of engineering for municipal public works infrastructure.
• Extensive project management experience from inception to implementation, including planning, design and construction of municipal public works infrastructure.
• Considerable experience in developing reports, RFPs/proposals and presentations