Job Description

Project Manager will lead complex water/wastewater projects including (in the office and in the field) including downspout survey and smoke testing contract, design of the disconnection work, and administration of the downspout disconnection work, integration of Inflow and Infiltration source mitigation with established programs within SOGR, Capital and Operational Programs; risk/condition assessment studies related to infrastructure system/service improvements for Inflow and Infiltration and recommend new mitigation infrastructure, renewal and rehabilitation strategies and actions plans.

• Provide support to the implementation of the multi-year inflow and infiltration strategy
• Lead projects related to Inflow and Infiltration through the: lead the downspout disconnection program, assist with asset management, existing infrastructure strategies, identify critical infrastructure system opportunities and technical/feasibility studies related to water/wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement and new I/I mitigation infrastructure recommendation
• Work in collaboration with cross- sectional teams within water/wastewater asset management, SOGR, operations, capital works and deliver recommendations for improvement, guide external agencies and provide preliminary budgets, designs and scope of work for capital projects.
• Build sustainable relationships with local and neighboring Municipalities as well as external agencies to collaborate on all I/I aspects of infrastructure coordination and planning
• Review and ensure the impact of I/I to existing and planned water and wastewater infrastructure are minimized or mitigated
• Prepare feasibility studies for servicing I/I detection and prevention including policy and process development
• Provide project management and team leadership in the execution of assigned projects, including all planning and deliverables while identifying resources, stakeholders, funding and related challenges, prepare project charters, terms of reference, identify and manage scope and projects deliverables.
• Develop and prepare request for tender (RFT), request for proposals (RFPs), request for quote (RFQ), prepares technical specifications, forms of tender and special provision for projects
• Prepare Council reports and procurement awards
• Develop and deliver water and wastewater infrastructure I/I capital plans and budget
• Monitor all project financials and progress, negotiate project changes in scope to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project, supervise consultants and the contractors, develop and execute communication plans with public/council and other key stakeholders, collaborate with approval agencies (MECP, MNR, CA, Utilities, area municipalities, MTO, DFO, etc.) in the execution of the project

What the role requires:

• 5 years of relevant I/I Project Management experience  with strong technical knowledge of I/I detection and prevention as well as planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure and related functions (functional knowledge of: pressure zones, sewer sheds and sewer catchment areas, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, inflows, condition assessment and engineering technologies)
• University/College degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geo Science or Earth Sciences
• Clear understanding of engineering principles in the civil engineering field, and related project team planning and leadership.
• Technology skills include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, database programs, Micro-station and GIS applications along with the ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to lead diverse project teams, understand/anticipate the needs of stakeholders and team members and recognize problems/challenges
• Experience developing project scope and identify and manage internal/external resources, funding and scheduling issues
• Strong collaboration skills to achieve consensus with approval agencies and internal/external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present project components to senior management, Council, stakeholders and public information meetings
• Strong problem-solving skills to evaluate stakeholder input, technical and logistical components and develop appropriate cost-effective solutions
• Ability to delegate work among project team members and resolve conflicts
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have: 

• P.Eng preferred and PMP certification is considered to be an asset

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
• 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

Work Mode & Job Location: 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.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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