Senior Project Manager W-WW Engineering

at  Niagara Region

ABOUT US

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.
At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.
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DON’T HAVE EVERY QUALIFICATION?

You may be hesitant to apply if you do not have every qualification listed in the posting. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience and education to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.
Please note that for unionized roles, we must follow collective agreement requirements. However, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications. We believe success in a role can extend beyond meeting every single requirement.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Manager Capital Projects W-WW Engineering is responsible for managing and administering complex capital works projects from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and closing, including conceptual design, predesign, detailed design, environmental assessment, public meetings, tendering, contract award, construction, progress payments, conflict management, completion of contract work and turn-over of completed works. The Manager Capital Projects W-WW Engineering provides supervision management and technical guidance to assigned Project Managers.

EDUCATION

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Post-secondary degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• 10 years of project management experience, in areas of planning, design, and implementing capital water and wastewater projects.
• Certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Project or other Project Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of the Class Environmental Assessment process, Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document (NPSCD), Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide, DWQMS and WWQMS, all applicable legislation and regulations (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Municipal Act, Construction Lien Act, Ontario Building Code, etc.), all applicable contract law, and all water and wastewater standards (American Water Works Assoc., Canadian Standards Assoc., National Sanitation Foundation, etc.).
• Registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is preferred.
• Licensed Engineering Technologist (L.E.T.) is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

MANAGES PEOPLE RESOURCE PLANNING FOR THE DIVISION OR OPERATING UNIT, DETERMINING IDEAL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES, IDENTIFYING DESIRABLE ROLE AND SKILL MIX REQUIREMENTS AND ENSURING ONGOING WORK QUALITY AND DELIVERABILITY OF RESULTS. (30% OF TIME)

• Enables results with the organization’s human capital strategy to foster employee engagement.
• Directs and provides leadership for the activities and coaching of direct reports, providing work direction, setting priorities, assigning tasks/projects, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, ensuring results are achieved, and managing staff recruitment, performance, and skill development activities.
• Ensures alignment and coordination of activity and quality of output between teams under their direction.
• Ensures focus is service excellence, communication/transparency, innovation, and data integrity and work flow integration.
• Ensures staff has the information and resources to make successful plans and decisions.
• Ensures all people related issues, including recruitment, grievances and labour relations issues, are aligned to HR and Corporate standards and practices.
• Helps to break down barriers to employee success, ensuring collaboration and cooperation with other teams within their division and department.
• Ensures Occupational Health & Safety policies, programs and practices are implemented, and maintained. This includes workplace inspections, monitoring, accident reporting and investigations, and ensuring any observed hazards or lapses in the functioning of OH&S processes, and other OH&S concerns are responded to promptly.
• Ensures all individuals under supervision have been informed of hazards and instructed on the necessary risk control and emergency response measures.

DEVELOPS, MANAGES, AND ADMINISTERS CAPITAL BUDGETS AND 10 YEAR FORECAST, ENSURING SUPPORT OF COUNCIL’S OBJECTIVES, FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, MONITORING BUDGET ADHERENCE, IDENTIFYING AND EXPLAINING VARIANCES, TIMELY BILLING AND COMPLETENESS OF FUNDING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING IS EFFECTIVELY MANAGED, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL ASSET ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES IN ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANNING. (5% OF TIME)

• Authorize and administer the acquisition of goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy.
• Authorize, and administer the acquisition of goods and services for the projects and direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures.
• Makes decisions which balance the assets needs identified through Capital Validation and Asset Management Plan and the approved/available capital budget.
• Identifies needs relating to water and wastewater facilities and linear infrastructure, by using appropriate asset management systems forecast.