Senior Project Manager Capital, Water and Wastewater

Senior Project Manager Capital Water and Wastewater

Public Works Water and Wastewater

Status: 2 Regular Full Time opportunities

Salary Range: Non union Band J $117464 per annum -$146830 per annumplus comprehensive benefits

Hiring Range: $117464 per annum-$132147 per annum

Work mode: Hybrid; 2 Onsite days per week which can increase based on operational needs (see below for more details about this work mode)

Location:1300 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga ON (G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant)

Hours of work:35 hours per week

Who we are: Peel is known as a leading water and wastewater service provider. We deliver exceptional service to our customers by ensuring the community is provided with a safe and dependable drinking water supply wastewater is efficiently collected and properly treated and both the environment and long-term financial management is considered in every decision we make. We will face challenges in the coming years including population growth the impacts of climate change replacement of aging infrastructure and further changes in both customer expectations and the regulatory environment in which we operate. To meet these challenges and continue to provide the levels of service that our customers expect requires innovative approaches collaboration with other levels as well as investment in infrastructure and in our people. Each of our teams and our people are seen industry wide as leaders in our respective fields.

Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.
At Peel Region we can create lasting impact together.

Reports to: Manager Wastewater Treatment Capital

We are seeking experienced Senior Project Managers who bringsknowledge and direct work experience with Wastewater Treatment Plants.

What you will do in this role: Manage large and complex multi-disciplinary design and construction projects (budgets typically greater than $10 million/project) in support of the expansion and improvement of Peels major wastewater treatment plants

• Manage and co-coordinate consultant assignments for projects including environmental assessments feasibility studies preliminary through detailed design tendering and contract administration
• Oversee engineering design and construction contract administration
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams and consultants
• Define project objectives scope of work key stakeholders roles and responsibilities key deliverables design approach detailed requirements proposed stages and schedules
• Prepare terms of reference tender documents for contracts requests for proposals and evaluate detailed proposals
• Negotiate with public utilities conservation authorities local municipal representatives and provincial and federal agencies to secure required permits and approvals
• Negotiate project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peels financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
• Manage and control the project budget schedules and quality criteria
• Liaise with internal departments and external agencies municipalities Regional Councillors and the general public
• Managetheselection and procurement process for major equipment and assessment of new technologies
• Identify new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs

What the role requires:

• Successful completion of an Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering Certified Engineering Technologist diploma or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of direct work experience planning designing and construction of municipal infrastructure including water and wastewater treatment plants wastewater pumpingstations and large diameter trunk sanitary sewers
• 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
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated financial experienceto prepare cost estimates andmanage budgets

Skills/Abilities:

• 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 ofstakeholders
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Microsoft Project and Outlook
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias

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

• 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

Work Mode & Job Location:
In this role youll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means youll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed depending on operational needs at the 1300 Lakeshore Rd. East Mississauga ONworksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week depending on operational demands which can evolve over time.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

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:Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region 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.

Peel Region 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

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