Job Description

Department

: Project Delivery

Employee Group

: Exempt

Location

: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Salary Range/ Wage Rate

: Professional / Technical, Level P5B ($161,794.85 - $190,355.78 annually)

Our Project Delivery Department is seeking a Project Manager - Major Projects who will be part of a team delivering on the highest complexity, risk and consequence projects for the organization. The Project Manager and their team will be responsible for delivering a collaborative target price contract for a significant capital program of wastewater projects over the next 5 years. This Project Manager will work alongside the project teams delivering major projects for the department including the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant, Annacis Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade, Coquitlam Water Treatment and Conveyance Program and a Water Tunneling Program.

You are: An experienced and impactful leader well versed in project management and collaborative delivery models. You are excited about the opportunity to take ownership and ensure the delivery of a significant capital program for a project in construction and plan for the commissioning stage. You will bring new insights into situations, will question conventional approaches, encourage new ideas and innovations and will have the ability to lead an integrated partner team in construction. The Project Manager will have experience in delivering alternative delivery projects and work with the mindset of collaboration with the delivery partners.

The Project Manager - Major Projects reports to the Director, Major Projects.

This role

:

Works as a technical specialist/expert and provides project management services for the delivery of large complex $100M+ water infrastructure projects within the Project Delivery Department. Responsible for leading the delivery of a wastewater treatment plant program including, treatment facilities, transmission mains, new influent pumps, district energy, within Major Projects. Administers contracts, makes recommendations to senior management on contract awards and amendments, prepares reports and makes presentations to senior management, stakeholders, political committees and the public, as well as managing projects through all phases of project definition, conceptual design, preliminary and detailed design, construction and commissioning. Accountable for the project and program's budget preparation, reporting and resource allocations; monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Develops and implements strategic initiatives, guides staff on cost control and is responsible for the project's schedule. Leads and manages a multi-disciplinary team consisting of engineering and technical staff, external consulting engineers, project management specialists and communications staff. Oversees and approves consultation and engagement strategies. Provides advice and guidance to other MV groups on large, complex projects, liaises with other divisions, departments, external agencies, regulators, municipalities and the public on various issues affecting the project's work. Partners with consultants and technical associations to further objectives ensuring adequate engagement and communication in all project stages. Works diligently to incorporate relevant operating and maintenance considerations and to garner support, input and resources necessary to effectively complete work. Determines relevant processes and standards for procurement; project definition; conceptual, preliminary and detailed design; contract development; tendering; construction; and commissioning. Performs quality audits to ensure technical standards, corporate policies and procedures are adhered to. Ensures permits and authorizations have been obtained and ensures stakeholders have been adequately consulted. Makes decisions to resolve complex technical, financial, contractual, social, environmental and legal challenges encountered throughout the project. Leads risk management for capital projects and works with legal staff to develop solutions for resolving contractual and environmental issues. Makes significant decisions and recommendations regarding consulting and/or construction contract claims for change-orders and extra work. Evaluates the validity of claims by investigating the claimed impacts and exploring alternative methods. May present recommendations for review and approval to the Director, General Manager or CAO depending on scope. Hires, supervises, directs and motivates staff. Monitors performance towards division, department, and corporate objectives. Ensures staff adhere to corporate and board policies and collective agreements. Leads, coaches, and develops staff recognizing the importance of leadership, supervisory and technical training. Develops and sustains a flexible workforce encouraging staff to pursue opportunities that complement their skills and experience. Ensures the project's activities are consistent with the organization's values and goals. Addresses critical and complex project emergencies; facilitates information sharing among staff to transfer knowledge and experience; and provides progress reports to senior managers, political committees and the Board as required. Provides advice and guidance on approach and problem situations to others within Metro Vancouver and on behalf of the organization to contacts external to the organization; represents the organization to the media, elected officials, and the public as required. Prepares and reviews Requests for Statement of Qualifications and Requests for Proposals. Evaluates submissions and prepares recommendations for the award of engineering services, materials and construction contracts. Performs other related duties as required.

To be successful, you have

:

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in engineering in a relevant discipline. 10 years of progressive experience managing major infrastructure projects; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). Formal project management training or certification is preferred. Extensive technical expertise and understanding of civil, geotechnical and tunneling, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental and process engineering principles, standards and best practices, relevant for the wastewater treatment plant program. Extensive technical expertise and understanding of civil and/or geotechnical engineering principles relevant for tunnel group positions, and design and construction. An understanding of technical review and dispute resolution boards, geotechnical baseline reports and risk assessments. Superior ability to interpret, apply and advise others on engineering and related guidelines such as technical manuals, codes and regulations, and contracting policies. Expert contract administration and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to lead a large complex capital project requiring coordination amongst various divisions, disciplines, departments, external agencies and consultants. Sound budgeting and financial management skills. Ability to monitor budgets, meet financial objectives and ensure the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Excellent written and oral communication skills including sound report writing and presentation skills. Persuasively communicates complex information to diverse audiences and upholds the reputation of the organization in communications with the public, contractors, member municipalities, external agencies, the media and elected officials. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts under circumstances that may be controversial, considerably complex and time sensitive. Skill in dealing openly, tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations. Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented work environment and contribute with constructive ideas and experiences. Ability to effectively deal with disagreements to prevent the escalation of conflict; seeks to include team members in decisions that will impact them. Ability to make complex and sometimes controversial decisions; exercise a high degree of independent judgment; effectively administer work through unforeseen circumstances; and resolve problems with implications beyond the work at hand. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to lead, supervise, coach and guide others while enhancing individual and team effectiveness. Ability to mentor and foster the development of direct reports and provide leadership to a number of 'support but does not report' working relationships. Sound understanding of and ability to consistently apply labour and employee relations principles and practices including applicable collective agreements and corporate policies. Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook. * Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.