Project Manager, Transportation

Municipal World Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for 1 permanent full-time Project Manager, Transportation in the Operations division. The Project Manager, Transportation supports development and implementation of programs, policies, by-laws and operations-focused projects related to the Municipality’s transportation operations, with a focus on transit services, parking programs, and traffic systems.

This role delivers a variety of project types including planning, procurement, contract

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies.
• Prepare and update policies, procedures and by-Laws.
• Develop and administer legal agreements and service level agreements and identify incremental improvements/negotiations with current service providers under contract
• Monitor overall progress in implementing the recommendations of relevant transportation plans, as directed.
• Maintain condition assessments and infrastructure management studies for transit, parking, and traffic infrastructure such as transit fleet, parking lot reviews, sign reviews, and railway crossings, and other infrastructure asset classes as assigned.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report on program and service performance indicators.
• Review development subdivision applications and provide comments from a transportation operations (i.e. transit, traffic and parking services) perspective.
• Identify new funding sources for planned projects or to mitigate service costs and assist the Manager with grant applications, as directed.
• Collect data to assist with grant reporting requirements.
• Oversee procurement for design and construction projects, including preparing tenders, requests for proposals, specifications and contract documentation.
• Manage contractors and consultants in the delivery of transportation operations projects and other design projects with varying degrees of complexity.
• Manage and coordinate field inspections, undertake and perform construction site inspection and contract administration, prepare payment certificates and ensure quality control on all assigned projects.
• Participate as a team member on multidisciplinary projects.
• Prepare reports to Council and present to Council when appropriate.
• Assist department with budget management and maintenance including lifecycle, operations, and capital budgets.
• Liaise with other departments, agencies, and general public on technical matters.

Job description

• Job Status: Permanent Full-Time


• Union: Non-Union


• Number of Positions: 1


• Hours of Work: 35


• Location: 92 Churchill, Chatham


• Reason for Vacancy: Replacement


• Closing Date: Resumes must be submitted by 11:59pm (EST) on Tuesday November 17, 2026.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for 1 permanent full-time Project Manager, Transportation in the Operations division.

The position

The Project Manager, Transportation supports the development and implementation of programs, policies, by-laws and operations-focused projects related to the Municipality’s transportation operations, with a focus on transit services, parking programs, and traffic systems. This role delivers a myriad of project types including planning, procurement, contract administration, technology, policy, and program optimization.

The community of Chatham-Kent

Join the Municipality of Chatham-Kent—world renowned for friendly people, spectacular outdoor water recreation and also known as the “Classic Car Capital of Canada”. A single tier municipality, Chatham-Kent is located between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, and covers a large geographical area of 2,500 sq. km and boasts a storied past as a car manufacturing powerhouse. Each community in Chatham-Kent has its own unique character and history, and all enjoy the safe and affordable lifestyle that makes the region popular. Chatham-Kent has become a sought-after place for relocation and as such, our population has steadily been increasing and diversifying. Lead by a team of experienced, professional, and passionate leaders, CK is becoming one of the most desired teams to join.

Essential responsibilities

General:

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies.


• Prepare and update policies, procedures and by-Laws.


• Develop and administer legal agreements and service level agreements and identify incremental improvements/negotiations with current service providers under contract


• Monitor overall progress in implementing the recommendations of relevant transportation plans, as directed.


• Maintain condition assessments and infrastructure management studies for transit, parking, and traffic infrastructure such as transit fleet, parking lot reviews, sign reviews, and railway crossings, and other infrastructure asset classes as assigned.


• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report on program and service performance indicators.


• Review development subdivision applications and provide comments from a transportation operations (i.e. transit, traffic and parking services) perspective.


• Identify new funding sources for planned projects or to mitigate service costs and assist the Manager with grant applications, as directed.


• Collect data to assist with grant reporting requirements.


• Oversee procurement for design and construction projects, including preparing tenders, requests for proposals, specifications and contract documentation.


• Manage contractors and consultants in the delivery of transportation operations projects and other design projects with varying degrees of complexity.


• Manage and coordinate field inspections, undertake and perform construction site inspection and contract administration, prepare payment certificates and ensure quality control on all assigned projects.


• Participate as a team member on multidisciplinary projects.


• Prepare reports to Council and present to Council when appropriate.


• Assist department with budget management and maintenance including lifecycle, operations, and capital budgets.


• Liaise with other departments, agencies, and general public on technical matters.

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