Job Description:

• Manage large complex capital projects (budgets typically greater than $10 million/project) involving Pumping Stations and Large Diameter Trunk Sanitary Sewers
• Manage the selection and procurement process for major equipment and assessment of new technologies
• Defines project objectives, scope of work, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, key deliverables, design approach, detailed requirements, proposed stages and schedules
• Identifies project risks and mitigation strategies
• Prepare terms of reference, tender documents for contracts, requests for proposals and evaluate detailed proposals
• Negotiate with public utilities, conservation authorities, local municipal representatives, provincial and federal agencies to secure required permits and approvals
• Completes Environmental Assessment, design, assessment of new technologies/materials, selection and procurement of major process equipment
• Liaises with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region as well as with Regional Councillors, external agencies, municipalities and the public
• Negotiates project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
• Regularly maintains and enhances knowledge on emerging issues, new technology, changing standards, codes and regulations, internal policy and procedure changes, and innovative products, services and practices
• Assists in the preparation and development of the annual capital budget by identifying new business requirements, infrastructure needs, and process or practice improvements

What we require:

• Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 years of direct work experience planning, designing and constructing municipal infrastructure including wastewater pumping stations, and large diameter trunk sanitary sewers; A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Thorough knowledge of wastewater design practices, and related codes and standards, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process and contract administration a must
• Strong negotiating, planning, scheduling and project management skills
• Demonstrated financial experience to prepare cost estimates and manage budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and Outlook

• Highly effective interpersonal skills to negotiate and resolve emerging conflicts with staff, contractors, suppliers, residents, councillors and other stakeholders
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including report writing and facilitation of working groups
• Ability to present project updates to a variety of stakeholders
• Diplomatic, tactful and strong time management skills
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

• Professional Engineer license in Ontario (P. Eng) is an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 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

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