Project Manager, Buildings and Parks (17475)
Project Manager, Buildings and Parks (17475)
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 17475
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Infrastructure Services
Branch:Design & Construction Facilities Branch
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent Full Time Temporary Positions* Successful applicants will be placed on an elegibility list for up to 12 months
Work Hours: 35.00hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: 93764..62annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation Nepean
City: Ottawa ON
Job Category: Maintenance and Trades
Application Close:30/05/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Design and Construction Facilities Branch is responsible for architecture engineering and landscape architecture services design and construction management and other related technical and professional services.
You are responsible for managing total project delivery for assigned multiyear multidiscipline construction andrenovation projects of a moderate complexity for municipal building and/or landscapearchitecture projects.
This includes: all phases of concurrent project delivery from project inception through consultant selection predesign detailed designcontract documentation tendering award construction testing commissioning turnover toClient and Operating Division and warranty inspection; participating in project identificationprioritization planning public consultation and risk management; organizing the conduct of environmental impact assessment and other studies and all stages of the project lifecycle;monitoring tracking and reporting on project status; approving all project expenditures; contributingto the review/development of department standards; and carrying out other duties as assigned.
You are also responsible for:
- managing project delivery for assigned capital works or renewal projects for the construction of new facilities additions renovations and/or significant new building functionality and use (including community centres arenas swimming pools recreation complexes fire stations libraries archives municipal ward yards transit maintenance facilities paramedic stationsadministration buildings heritage and cultural facilities) etc. and/or
- managing project deliveryfor assigned capital works or renewal projects including new parks and open spacedevelopments as well as major park renovations and other related municipal facilities.
You shall have a good working understanding of all construction industries
including engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural practices.
*The Project Manager Building & Parks will work in one of the following architecturaldisciplines and the educational requirements will be adjusted accordingly:Building OR Landscape.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year Bachelor of Engineering or Architecture or Landscape Architecture
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the discipline of design and construction of buildings and/or landscape architecture projects 2 of which must be in construction project management.
Experience with Citys Project Management System is an asset
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Complete building and/or landscape architectural planning design and construction methods and practices and related national and provincial construction standards including legislation regulations codes and bylaws pertaining to Ontario Building Code Accessibility for the Built Environment Canadian Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Environmental Assessment Act Ontario Fire Codes CSA Documents etc.
- Principles of project management including cost containment/control risk management and reporting of projects
- Interior design principles space and accommodation planning design construction and rehabilitation methods and practice and/or landscape architectural design principals planting and space planning design construction and rehabilitation methods and practice
- Processes for developing Requests for Qualifications Requests for Proposals and the tendering and contracting process including acceptance review and selection of bids/tenders while ensuring transparency and probity of the tendering/contracting process
- Computer applications including Project Management systems Computer Aided Design (CAD) scheduling presentation spreadsheet and word processing programs email and use of the IntraInternet
- Protocols for preparing reports briefings and other communiqus and those pertaining to public consultation and responding to senior management/Councillor inquiries
- Current construction materials methods processes and practices
- Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) documentation
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to manage concurrent projects and bring projects to completion on time and within budget
- Ability to prepare RFQs and RFPs review analyze and recommend acceptance of proposals
- Ability to carry out construction work site reviews for the purpose of resolving project onsite problems and accepting/rejecting contractors work
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing to inquiries from senior management Councillors or the general public and present technical material in formats conducive to various audiences
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective presentation skills; ability to prepare and deliver presentations to large groups and various target audiences; ability to convey information in an understandable and relatable manner
- Ability to work as a team player/leader
- Ability to identify and recommend solutions to issues and problems pertaining to assigned projects to mitigate loss/project downtime
- Organizational skills
- Ability to manage activities between technical staff consultants contractors other levels of governments and external agencies/utilities
- Ability to read drawings from existing records or for proposed works
- Ability to deal effectively with multiple demands and conflicting priorities
- Ability to foster trust and cooperation
- Independent selfmotivated
- Organized and attentive to detail
- Demonstrated initiative
- Adaptable and resourceful
- Flexible and able to work with elected officials representatives from all levels of government the public and consultants/contractors
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement:English oral reading writing
- Police Record Check:The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawas satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a thirdparty company will not be accepted.
- Drivers License Requirement:This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
- Successful candidates meeting the employers qualification standard will be placed on the permanent and/or temporary eligibility list in order of seniority.
- The eligibility list will be utilized to fill permanent (full time continuous) vacancies from the closing date of the competition until the opening date of the next competition.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous Black and other racialized communities persons with disabilities women and nonbinary persons persons of all ethnic origins religions sexual orientations classes gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to selfidentify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the selfidentification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre atextension 12211 or via email at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
