Project Manager, Design and Construction

City of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking municipality that values integrity, service, and inclusion! As a Project Manager in the Engineering and Transportation Services department, you will oversee municipal capital projects, ensuring efficient delivery and compliance with regulations. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on community infrastructure while enjoying competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative work environment, you will thrive in a position that not only challenges you but also allows you to contribute to a prosperous and inclusive city.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Defined benefit pension plan

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Parental leave top up program

Tuition assistance

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or closely related field.
• Extensive experience in municipal design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of municipal capital projects including road and bridge construction.
• Develop and implement project management plans and documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Why Guelph

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview

Resumes are being accepted for a Project Manager, Design and Construction within the Engineering and Transportation Services department. Reporting to the Manager, Design and Construction, this position will be responsible for the project management of a wide range of municipal capital projects, including road, bridge, sewer and watermain construction to implement the Engineering and Transportation Services capital construction program.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Schedules and oversees projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of capital projects.
• Develop, maintain and implement project charters, project management plans, cost and schedule forecasts, risk management plans and other required documentation in compliance with the City’s Project Management Office approved methodologies, tools and processes including developing and maintaining management plans for scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management.
• Co-ordinates, directs and manages staff resources in the delivery of projects.
• Performs contract administration duties including preparation of contract tender documents.
• Co-ordinates project accounting including processing of payment certificates and invoices.
• Manages consultants retained to provide engineering services to the City of Guelph.
• Communicates and engages with stakeholders and public during the study, design and construction processes.
• Liaise and negotiate with consultants, contractors and developers on engineering and related matters relative to contracts, agreements and standards, and maintains continued contact with the industry regarding standards and specifications for municipal construction.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations/legislation and City by-laws.
• Participate on technical committees in the development of policy, review of practices for municipal construction.
• Maintain professional knowledge in applicable areas and keep abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends; recommend the implementation of changes; read and interpret professional literature; attend training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other civic employees and public using principles of good customer service.
• Act as a technical resource to other departments and develop collaborative partnerships with agencies, utilities, adjacent municipalities, residents, property owners, consultants, developers and contractors on matters relating to the Infrastructure Services division
• Evaluate contractor and consultant performance on capital projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Completion of post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or closely related field.
• Extensive experience in municipal design and construction.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification as an Engineering Technologist by O.A.C.E.T.T.
• Must possess a valid Class “G” driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Familiarity with the Project Management Institute best practices.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidelines, standards and specifications as it relates to municipal design and construction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve customer inquiries/complaints effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage staff and work in a team environment.
• Able to manage multiple and changing demands and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public, including preparing and delivering presentations
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Experience with software applications such as AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D would be an asset.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Hours of work35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Evening or weekend work will be required to attend meetings or respond to urgent issues.

Pay/SalaryNon-union Grade: 6: $94,319.68-$117,899.60

How to applyQualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by May 27, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

Please visit the job posting listed on our City of Guelph careers page and click on the “Apply for this job” button. Instructions will follow.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.