Senior Project Manager - Design

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individuals to join our Engineering and Development Services Department as Senior Project Manager - Design.

Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Positions: One (1)
Department: Engineering and Development Services Department
File Number: SV24-144
Location: City Hall (169 Front Street, Belleville, ON)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Employee Group: Non-Union
Salary: Grade 6 ($116,579.97 to $138,786.51). Additionally, this position is eligible for a market adjustment up to $149,000.
Closing Date: May 14, 2025, at 4:30 PM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This position is responsible for leading one of the City’s Engineering Capital Project Teams in the design, contract preparation, project management, and public liaison of medium to high complexity municipal infrastructure improvement projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide leadership and oversight of design and project management from planning stage through final design, including tendering and support during construction to deliver quality capital projects on time and within budget.
2. Supervise a team of design and project management staff comprised of project managers, project coordinators, and engineering technologists by providing direction, quality control, training, and guidance to project team members.
3. Manage project schedules and staff resources in accordance with corporate priorities.
4. Develop and implement a Quality Assurance Program in conjunction with the Manager of Engineering including project specific Risk Management Plans.
5. Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates for projects including input into the City’s annual Capital Budget, 10 Year Capital Plan and annual Operating Budget.
6. Ensure continuous improvement by reviewing best practices, investigating, and identifying alternative / innovative service delivery options.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Civil Engineering or other closely related discipline and licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Must possess and maintain an Ontario Class "G" Drivers' License, with a clean driver's abstract and regular access to a vehicle with appropriate vehicle insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in project management or a related field and/or Project Management Professional certification.
• Proficient with the latest versions of Microsoft Office and engineering design software.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of municipal engineering design guidelines, standards, and specifications.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, time, and project management skills.
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, presentations skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years related engineering or project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a municipal environment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive market salary
• Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits
• OMERS Pension Plan
• Opportunity to enter a hybrid work arrangement subject to applicable policies and approvals, following the successful completion of the probationary period.
• Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.

HOW TO APPLY:

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.