Facilities Project Manager - Capital Projects

Municipal Buyers Guide; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled professional to manage and oversee Capital Works projects. The role involves liaising with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with project standards, and coordinating engineering designs. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract administration and project management.

Responsibilities

• Visit construction sites to assess quality and progress.
• Undertake Contract Administration duties for Capital works projects.
• Provide direction to contractors and resolve construction-related issues.

Job description

• 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.