Senior Project Manager- Engineering

at  City of Peterborough

Job Details
Lead, coordinate and/or conduct projects/studies to support the engineering and construction activities of the Infrastructure and Planning Services Department. Lead and coordinate Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) processes for the City of Peterborough to ensure the planning and design of municipal infrastructure projects meet the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. Serve as an advisory resource to other Departments on the Municipal Class EA process. Oversee all aspects of project delivery for assigned IPS projects that are lead by consultants.
Qualifications
Knowledge and experience normally associated with a minimum of a University degree in Environmental Studies, Sciences, Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience conducting special studies and/or managing major projects to support municipal infrastructure related activities. Professional Engineer would be an asset. Project and/or contract management certificates/courses would be an asset.
Demonstrated experience leading projects and teams through Environmental Assessments and other engineering studies; knowledge of engineering and design principles and standards; knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Environmental Assessment Act, Water Resources Act, Municipal Act, Construction Lien Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act etc.); excellent communication skills for making presentations to large groups, facilitating public meetings, directing and guiding consultants, and responding to inquiries of the media and public; extensive experience in contract tendering and administration; excellent leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to successfully guide the work of others including consultants and contractors; advanced report writing skills to prepare formal analysis and recommendations for Council and senior staff; and demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software applications (e.g. GIS platforms, MS Office Suite, PowerPoint etc.). Requires a valid driver’s license to fulfil the requirements of the position and the ability to work extended hours to attend evening meetings, as required.
Salary
$124,072- 135,619 per annum.
Application Information
Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 24-P-12 on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 2025, to: People and Culture (recruiting@peterborough.ca).
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $124,072.00-$135,619.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-02-1

Please refer the Job description for details