Facilities Project Manager - Capital Projects

Municipal Buyers Guide; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to oversee capital works projects. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that all work meets project standards and specifications while managing negotiations related to payment certificates and change orders. Your expertise will guide contractors and consultants, ensuring smooth project execution from design to completion. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community development through effective project management and collaboration with various stakeholders. If you are passionate about construction and project management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration for capital works projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Visit construction sites to assess work quality and progress.
• Coordinate engineering designs and capital works contracts.

Skills

Contract Administration

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Project Management Certification

Job description

What you’ll do

• Regularly visit construction/work sites to assess quality of work and progress of work and liaise with Contract Administration staff to inform subsequent
• Undertake Contract Administration duties related to Capital works projects to ensure all work is completed in accordance with the project standards and specifications.
• Perform all work and negotiations related to payment certificates, change orders, and certificates of substantial completion relating to Capital Works projects.
• Provide direction to contractors, consultants, the public, and other Facilities/Environmental Services staff on construction-related work and take appropriate action to resolve problems or concerns.
• Review project related invoices and payments and project related expenditures against budgets for assigned projects.
• Coordinate the development of engineering designs and Capital Works construction contracts.
• Develop project scope and related cost estimates to inform Divisional budgets.
• Assist the Facilities/Environmental Services leadership staff to effectively plan and execute Capital projects from the preliminary design stage to final assumption by the County.
• Secure approvals from Conservations Authorities, Ministries, Provincial, Federal, etc. to enable assigned projects to proceed.
• Provide direction to consultants in the preparation of specifications and tender documents; edits reports and project documents for approved projects.
• Act as liaison and point of contact with all key project specific stakeholders including other internal County Departments, external municipal personnel, permitting agencies, etc.
• Assist in the development of best practices, policies and procedures by soliciting feedback and suggestions from staff.
• Other duties as assigned