Senior Project Manager

City of Vernon; Vernon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee municipal infrastructure projects. This role is pivotal in planning and delivering projects while managing external consultants and contractors. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and a minimum of 8 years' experience in municipal engineering. You'll be responsible for coordinating project budgets, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will significantly impact community infrastructure and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in municipal engineering.
• Eligible for registration as a Technician or Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Manage municipal infrastructure projects and project teams.
• Coordinate project scope, cost estimates, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare engineering drawings and reports on technical issues.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Technician or Technologist Registration

Tools

Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Senior Project Manager

(Regular)

Job Requisition
JR-2025-94 Senior Project Manager (Regular) (Open)

Job Family
CUPE

Start Date
2025-05-06

End Date
2025-05-21

Primary Posting
No

External Posting URL
Careers: (myworkdayjobs.com)

Description
Internal Closing Date:
May 14, 2025

External Closing Date:
May 21, 2025

NOTE: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate:
52.74

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure Projects, this position acts as the City’s project manager to plan and deliver municipal infrastructure projects. The position acts as the City’s main point of contact for all aspects related to the planning, delivery, coordination and administration of each assigned project. The position will primarily manage external consultants and contractors for project delivery, but will perform design for select projects. This position manages several capital projects and project teams at once.

The Senior Project Manager will play an important role in advancing the yearly Capital Program. The position will manage municipal infrastructure projects and project teams using the latest standards and best practices for project management and stakeholder engagement.

Duties Include:

• Project management and coordination for the delivery of infrastructure and servicing related to City projects.
• Coordinates infrastructure projects, which involves defining the project scope, preparing cost estimates, procurement of consultants to provide preliminary and detailed designs, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, agencies and utilities, coordination of the public participation process during design and construction, coordination of tendering, and interfacing with stakeholders during construction.
• Develops and manages project budgets from the project initiation stage, through design and construction. This includes management of the various funding sources applied to each project.
• Develop scopes of work for procurement of professional services related to design, construction and servicing for municipal infrastructure and documents for construction services including Expressions of Interest and/or Request for Proposals, and Tender Documents.
• Develops and maintains good external contacts with applicable contractors, suppliers, distributors, government regulatory agencies, private organizations, and utility groups on matters relating to municipal projects and industry practice.
• Writes Council reports and presents reports to Council, as required.
• Designs and reviews municipal works projects for road, water, sewerage, and drainage infrastructure.
• Prepares project estimates and concepts for the annual Capital Budget and rolling capital plan to meet Council and City infrastructure directives.
• Provides civil infrastructure expertise related to project scoping, review, and providing recommendations for studies relating to area and region servicing.
• Applies the Local Government Act funding mechanisms including Local Service Areas and Development Cost Charges.
• Performs field inspections of constructed works for quality assurance with City requirements.
• Resolves complaints and responds to inquiries regarding City bylaws, policy and infrastructure.
• Meets with developers, contractors, managers, other staff and general public to discuss projects, provide direction and recommendations, in accordance with City standards and requirements for infrastructure projects.
• Chairs and/or assists with holding public meetings related to infrastructure projects or other City initiatives.
• Recommends and implements revisions to City bylaws to provide consistency with good engineering and construction practice, and promote good development practices.
• Prepares engineering drawings using computer aided drafting methods.
• Investigates, researches, and prepares reports on technical issues.
• Assists in the preparation of grant funding applications.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, or in a related field from an accredited technical institute.
• Eligible for registration as a Technician or Technologist in the ASTTBC.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in municipal engineering.
• BC Driver's Licence, Class 5.
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of design and project management concepts related to municipal engineering and the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal, provincial and federal regulations related to land and infrastructure development.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully within a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work with little supervision.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working with Master Municipal Construction Document.
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skill with the latest version of Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel and Word, or other applicable software programs.
• Construction inspection experience.
• Public speaking and meeting facilitation experience.
• Experience with or interpretation of the output from computer modelling software in a sanitary or drainage application.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile.

• Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.

By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding application status.

Worker Sub-Type
Permanent

Location
Operation Services Building

Time Type
Full time

Supervisory Organization
Infrastructure Projects