Engineering Project Manager

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Join Infrastructure Services (IS) where our core vision is to inspire trust among citizens and Council through our unwavering commitment and ability to deliver quality infrastructure. We are seeking two (2) Engineering Project Managers to serve as key agents for the Transportation Delivery Section!

As an Engineering Project Manager in Transportation Delivery you will manage the development of detailed designs tender preparation and contract management for the delivery of Transportation Infrastructure in Edmonton. The positions will require management of engineering consultants as well as internal administrative and technical project management staff. The role will involve taking preliminary designs through detailed design and procurement for the delivery of minor to major transportation projects. The position will also manage high profile projects (excess of $5 to $20M) with emphasis on urban transportation design. Typical projects that can be expected include small to medium bridge rehabilitations or replacements arterial and collector road construction streetscaping active mode infrastructure and special projects. This position will also require working with and mentoring staff on various lower profile projects (under $5M).

You will be accountable for the successful delivery of assigned projects owning the responsibility for every deliverable objective and outcome through collaboration and proactive problem-solving. Working within an integrated business model you will monitor and manage risk provide professional written and verbal public communication and apply engineering expertiseincluding constructability risk assessment and value engineeringto identify and resolve complex technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.

What will you do

• Manage the detailed design procurement and delivery of transportation or related infrastructure projects using best practices in project management PMBOK principles
• Define project goals objectives and planned deliverables to fulfill the requirements of Business Partners and Project Sponsors
• Manage monitor and report project milestones through detailed plans and schedules ensuring projects remain on budget on schedule and within the defined scope and quality
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams consisting of consultants contractors clients and business partners while establishing and exemplifying the desired team culture
• Develop and implement robust public/partners engagement processes and communication plans in collaboration with Communications & Engagement (C&E)
• Apply expert technical engineering knowledge to anticipate identify and resolve complex issues including overseeing or performing in-field design and re-design
• Review and prepare critical project documentation such as feasibility studies design reports tenders drawings and specifications
• Manage the procurement and contract processes including preparing tender documents writing specifications reviewing proposals/bids making acceptance recommendations and administering the work of consultants and contractors
• Perform all activities related to thorough risk management for projects and steward necessary relationships to support project success
• Handle project closing activities such as obtaining sign-off conducting post-project evaluations capturing lessons learned and managing the resolution of issues and deficiencies during the warranty phase

• Bachelors Degree in Civil or related field of Transportation Engineering
• Must be a Professional Engineer () in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience combining engineering and project management expertise in a related transportation or other civil engineering field

Assets:

• PMP certification
• Coursework/training in project management; financial management; or other leadership training
• Coursework or related experience in transportation bridges earth sciences surveying materials written communication and/or public speaking

Skills required for success:

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in construction processes related to civil structural environmental or landscaping disciplines
• Expertise in project management methods and techniques (PMBOK best practices) coupled with proven planning organizational and problem-solving abilities including experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Effective conflict resolution negotiation verbal and written communication skills alongside experience developing and implementing public engagement processes and a willingness to collaborate
• Working knowledge of relevant codes legislation regulations policies and procedures (OH&S Environmental Builders Lien Act etc.) and experience managing external consultants with the ability to delegate and empower staff
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of employment & work environment:

• Up to: 2 permanent full-time positions
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week Monday - Friday
• Salary: $94870.14 - $118585.27 (Annually)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and office and will require site visits and outdoor reviews at the construction site
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent)
• Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB

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