Job ID #30512: Project Manager - Subsurface Infrastructure - RE-POST

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal services provider in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a Project Manager to lead subsurface infrastructure initiatives. You will manage capital budget programs to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a civil engineering background and experience in municipal infrastructure management. This role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor staff while promoting teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of asset management theories and practices related to Water & Wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience in infrastructure management related to water and wastewater.
• Membership or eligibility for certification with the Professional Engineers of Ontario preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure systems.
• Project management experience in infrastructure programs, preferably in a municipal environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital budget programs for underground infrastructure.
• Ensure infrastructure development aligns with the City’s Mission and Vision.
• Investigate and implement new technologies related to water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Promote teamwork and integration across sections.
• Mentor staff and provide technical direction.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Civil engineering degree or engineering technologist diploma

Tools

Microsoft products

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Subsurface Infrastructure, reporting to the Senior Project Manager – Subsurface Infrastructure Programming. This role contributes to delivering subsurface infrastructure services and promotes a service-oriented culture within the Infrastructure Renewal Section, collaborating with cross-functional teams and internal/external clients.

Summary of Duties

The Project Manager provides leadership to staff in a multi-functional team delivering services to the public and internal clients. It includes establishing and achieving departmental goals and objectives through effective use of financial and staff resources, applying best practices to deliver quality subsurface services in a timely and cost-effective manner. The role evaluates and reports on service, financial, administrative and staff performance against benchmarks, designs improvement strategies, and leads by example. It requires strong leadership, customer focus, innovation, teamwork, staff development, and high integrity with good communication.

The Project Manager is accountable for capital budget programs related to underground infrastructure to ensure service quality, cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and legislative compliance. Develop and monitor major subsurface capital program initiatives and ensure alignment with City mission and vision.

Develop programs and budget strategies for underground infrastructure (water, wastewater, stormwater) and coordinate with Surface Infrastructure. Make recommendations on project priorities, resourcing, and related cost implications. Use management systems as planning tools for asset management and budget preparation, and work with other departments to coordinate asset management initiatives.

Initiate and direct investigations of new technologies related to water and wastewater infrastructure. Direct and oversee consultant assignments, including terms of reference, data collection, and review of submissions. Promote teamwork and integration within the Infrastructure Renewal Section and with other divisions/departments on cross-functional initiatives.

Develop and empower staff through delegation, regular feedback, and development opportunities. Monitor operations to ensure safety, service quality, cost-effective and timely delivery and compliance. Respond to issues raised by Council through the Director. Perform other duties as assigned related to the responsibilities of the position. Adhere to health and safety legislation and City policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital budget programs for underground infrastructure systems (water, wastewater, stormwater) ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, timely delivery and compliance.
• Ensure infrastructure development and programming align with the City’s Mission and Vision.
• Develop programs and budgets for underground infrastructure and coordinate with Surface Infrastructure; advise on priorities, resources, and costs.
• Use asset management tools for planning and budgeting; coordinate cross-departmental asset management initiatives.
• Investigate and implement new technologies related to water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Oversee consultant assignments, including terms of reference and data review.
• Promote teamwork and integration across sections, divisions, and departments on cross-functional initiatives.
• Mentor staff and provide technical direction; delegate responsibilities and support development opportunities.
• Monitor safety, service quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery; ensure legislative compliance.
• Address issues and queries raised by Council as directed; handle other duties related to the role.

Qualifications

1. Proven knowledge of asset management theories, practices and trends related to Water & Wastewater infrastructure, normally obtained by a degree in civil engineering or an engineering technologist diploma, or equivalent experience.
2. Experience in infrastructure management related to water and wastewater.
3. Membership or eligibility for certification with the Professional Engineers of Ontario or Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists preferred.
4. Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure systems, including condition inspection, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
5. Experience in development and implementation of subsurface infrastructure programs related to capital budgets and investments.
6. Project management experience in infrastructure programs, preferably in a municipal environment.
7. Knowledge of capital project scoping and budgeting with coordination of surface and subsurface infrastructure.
8. Knowledge or experience with Road and Bridge infrastructure management is an asset.
9. Strong working knowledge of computer database software and Microsoft products; knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS, Webmaps/Dashboards, and Infor Public Sector (Hansen) is an asset.
10. Demonstrated ability in infrastructure management through information systems.
11. Ability to mentor subordinate staff and provide technical direction.
12. Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills.
13. Ability to direct a large multi-disciplinary staff in a results-oriented environment and in a unionized setting.
14. Strong analytical and planning skills with a proven track record in project coordination.
15. Experience in designing and delivering customer-focused programs and services.
16. Ability to interact effectively with elected officials, government representatives, management, peers, staff and the public.
17. Thorough knowledge of statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the Department/Section.
18. Must possess a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.

Compensation and Conditions

Salary: Salary Grade 6

Hours: 35 per week

Incumbent must comply with all health and safety policies and practices for this position and the workplace.

Disclaimer and Equity

Be advised that Human Resources audits resumes to ensure information is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification may be grounds for disqualification or disciplinary action. The City is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, contact Human Resources.