Regular Full-Time Infrastructure Delivery Project Manager

Njoyn; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension (OMERS)

Professional development opportunities

Paid professional association

Free on-site parking

Hybrid work

Wellness programming

Job summary

The City of Oshawa is seeking an Infrastructure Delivery Project Manager to oversee municipal infrastructure projects from inception to closeout. You will coordinate with internal teams, developers, and authorities to ensure on-time delivery within budget while upholding quality standards.

You will lead project management, contract administration, and cost reporting, establish QA programs, and support policy development.

Qualifications

• Four-year University degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Progressive experience in municipal infrastructure design, review, and delivery
• Leadership experience with teams and projects
• PMI PMP designation preferred or asset
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of budgets, reporting, and KPI tracking
• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence (Class G) with clean record

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the project management function for municipal infrastructure projects from inception to closeout
• Develop relationships with developers, municipalities, authorities and officials
• Oversee contractors and ensure quality control standards
• Manage cost control, scheduling, and change orders against budgets
• Prepare scope of work, designs, drawings, and tender documents; monitor bid process
• Establish QA program and communicate status to stakeholders; address inquiries and corrective action

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Negotiation/Conflict resolution

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP designation

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, the Infrastructure Delivery Project Manager is responsible for providing project management and administration of City infrastructure projects. This role will liaise with various internal and partner organizations for the successful delivery and commissioning of infrastructure projects and infrastructure solutions that best meet the community needs and organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, lead, and coordinate the project management function for all municipal infrastructure projects from inception to closeout, including managing team resources, managing scope, quality, time, costs, and communication with stakeholders
• Develop and maintain working relationships with local developers, counterparts in other municipalities, representatives of professional associations as well as authorities having jurisdiction, federal and provincial government officials
• Oversee General Contractors, Contractors and Sub-trades and ensure quality control standards are maintained
• Manage project/contract administration including cost control, schedule control and change orders through ongoing monitoring and review of project costs against approved budget
• Provide project management services including developing scope of work, detailed design, drawings (suitable for tendering and for construction), coordination of client department needs, oversee bid preparation, maintain bid document records and prepare construction cost status reports
• Establish a quality assurance program to monitor the delivery of engineering services to the community, ensure timely communication to stakeholders on engineering projects and follow up on customer complaints/inquires and initiate corrective action where required
• Assist in the development and creation of project management standards and policies for project execution
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill generally associated with the completion of a four (4) year University degree in Engineering from a recognized University, plus seven (7) years progressive and demonstrated experience in all aspects of municipal infrastructure design, review, approval and delivery within private and/or municipal setting with a minimum of at least five (5) years in a leadership capacity; or have an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation with Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset
• Thorough working knowledge of engineering principles, standard and best practices, materials and methods of construction with knowledge of project management practices and asset management principles
• Ability to successfully manage budgets and achieve performance targets
• Knowledge of financial reporting processes, including budget preparation, budget controls, and expenditure tracking and forecasting; Experience in preparation and interpretation of financial reports as well as reporting on key performance indicators
• Detailed knowledge of construction specifications and contract documents and the ability to interpret technical drawings
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization; including highly effective negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable, with a clear sense of purpose
• Good organizational, project management, communication and problem solving
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, in good standing (minimum ClassG), a driver’s abstract showing no demerit points, and the ability to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

What the City Offers:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Pension (OMERS)
• Professional development opportunities and/or education reimbursement
• Paid professional association membership for certification maintenance
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid work
• Employee perks and wellness programming