Job Description

Project Manager, Transportation Roads

Public Works - Transportation

Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $94,424 -$118,028 per annum plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual

Work mode: Hybrid * see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Who we are: The Transportation team constructs, operates, plans and maintains a multi-modal network of assets such as roadways, bridges, sidewalks and multi-use trails, stormwater infrastructure, street-lighting, traffic signals, noise and retaining walls, signs, safety barriers and street trees.

We drive from our strengths, flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs of Peel. It's where our commitment to creating a Community for Life meets the road for our residents, businesses and travelers.

Reports to: Program Manager, Roads Design and Construction

What you will do in this role:

• Undertake detailed design in-house utilizing MicroStation CAD platform
• Review, comment and approve Consultant led detailed designs, tender documents and associated submissions
• Lead detailed design and construction of transportation infrastructure projects such as corridor improvements, active transportation, storm sewers, culverts, noise and retaining walls, street lighting and signals, as well as infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
• Oversees design and construction of transit portfolio and highway projects impacting Peel Region infrastructure, such as MTO, Metrolinx and rapid transit projects.
• Responsible for progressing the project work through all project phases (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and close-out).
• Prepare and tender requests for proposals including defining the scope of work and terms of reference
• Develop tender documents for contracts
• Determine evaluation matrix and evaluates detailed proposals for procuring consultant engineering services
• Control project budgets, schedules, monitoring and reporting on the same
• Liaise with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region, as well as with Regional Councillors, external agencies, municipalities and the public
• Negotiate and secures approval from the environmental agencies including CVC, TRCA,MNRF, MECP, NEC, DFO
• Negotiate project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel's financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
• Provide assistance and makes recommendations for the development of the annual Capital Budget
• Provide budget estimates and project scheduling for recommended infrastructure requirements in the Capital Budget and forecasted Master Plan
• Ensures capital projects are well thought through to ensure risk is minimized to existing infrastructure
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

What the role requires:

Educational Background/ Must Haves/Bonafide Job Requirements:

• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) Designation and a minimum of 5 years directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Multi-disciplined knowledge and experience in the design, construction and operation of roadways, sidewalks, multi-use paths, stormwater infrastructure, retaining/noise walls and structures
• Proficient in MicroStation CAD platform and previous experience with InRoads/OpenRoads and AutoTurn would be an asset
• Experience in planning, design and design and construction of roadway, culvert and storm sewer
• Thorough knowledge of road design practices and standards, related codes, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process, value engineering and contract administration

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong negotiating, planning, scheduling and project management skills to coordinate multiple budgets, vendors and contractors to get the work done smoothly, on time and on budget
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and public relations skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner within a collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational and effective and efficient time management skills
• Demonstrated financial skills related to accruals, cashflow, triannual and year end reporting

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

-Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan

-Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)

- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis

- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays

-Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing

-Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance

-Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

-Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources (where applicable)

*Work Mode:In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region's ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal , or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.

About Us

The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.

Our 20-year vision for Peel is " ." Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our outlines the work we're focused on to bring this vision to life.

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Additional Information

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.