Project manager, Building design and construction
City of Brampton’s Public Works and Engineering department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Project manager. City of Brampton’s Public Works and Engineering department is instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the city’s infrastructure. It oversees crucial aspects such as roads, water systems, and waste management. Through strategic planning and efficient engineering, it ensures the functionality and sustainability of Brampton’s public services. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Brampton
Department: Public Works and Engineering
Position: Project manager, Building design and construction
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $109299.00 – $136624.00 annually
Salary Grade: 7
Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Category: Management and Administration
Job Industry: Government and Public Sector
Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
Shift: 35 hour workweek
Job ID: 2024-8218
Posting Number: 105778
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have University degree in Architecture, or Engineering or Environmental Sciences or Interior Design or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: Candidates should have over 5 years experience managing professional staff, consultants, construction firms and general contractors and leading project teams
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess an equivalent combination of education and experience in the application of the principles and practices of facility operations and construction
- The candidates should have over 5 years of progressive project development and/or implementation experience in State of Good Repair, interior renovations, and multi-phased major building projects, preferably in the public sector
- The candidates should demonstrate strong administrative and budgetary skills involving building capital programs and operating budgets
- The candidates should have a professional designation such as OAA, P.Eng., PMP, ARIDO, or membership in the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- The candidates should have knowledge and application of project management methodology, construction techniques, and materials
- The candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and government legislation, including (but not limited to) the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, the Construction Lien Act, The National Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, Construction Standards Association
- The candidates should have exceptional communication skills, both written and oral (English) and have computer proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project software, and AutoCAD
- The candidates should possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License Class “G” and the use of a personal vehicle for site
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to be responsible for the development of projects and work orders from start to finish and develop projects for funding approval, conduct site visits and inspections, and define project scope and required activities and have a solid understanding of architecture, construction planning, and engineering to develop hard and soft cost budget estimates
- The candidates should be able to identify all risks associated with the project and assign contingencies to manage the risks and establish and influence process improvements to advance project development, delivery and understand all implications and establish priorities and recommendations in the context of the City’s multi-year capital plans, the Corporate strategic plan, funding requirements, and funding limitations
- The candidates should be able to be responsible for all aspects of leading the project from start to finish and provide expertise and technical/professional knowledge to advise other professionals in the delivery of project services to clients
- The candidates should be able to prepare and evaluate procurement documents and consultant proposals and make recommendations for Council approval and work collaboratively with other departments, committees, and various advisory groups
- The candidates should be able to plan, schedule, and coordinate all activities related to successfully implementing state-of-good-repair, interior office moves, renovations, additions, and the construction of new facilities and provide advice, guidance, and technical assistance for all projects and coordinate the design and development of project drawings and specifications
- The candidates should be able to make recommendations in accordance with legislation and Corporate Standards and ensure a positive working relationship with clients, area municipalities, and other Government bodies to ensure coordinated construction from conceptual design through the tender phase, construction, and commissioning phases
- The candidates should be able to prepare project contracts and use expertise to read and interpret drawings and specifications and apply technical knowledge to all site plan approvals, building/fire codes, accessibility guidelines, and construction techniques
- The candidates should be able to develop a risk management and action plan, monitor risks, proactively minimize potential negative impacts on the project, and report on risk responses and administration duties include creating capital project synopsis summaries, project charters, project schedules, and governance
- The candidates should be able to manage project teams, including staff, external consultants, and contractors, to effectively implement new construction and renovations and identify tasks, assign responsibilities, and have overall responsibility for schedules and project budget, tracking progress, providing day-to-day guidance for decision-making, inspecting and supervising work
- The candidates should be able to provide all aspects of supervisory responsibilities, including labor relations and mentoring to staff, ensuring the effective and efficient resolution of issues and establish preliminary and final budgets for projects, ensure budget control is in place, and monitor expenditures during all phases
- The candidates should be able to coordinate the procurement process with Purchasing, Legal, and project stakeholders and ensure project delivery within the agreed budget and schedule, analyze the impact of project deferrals, cost overruns, delays, and inform client groups
- The candidates should be able to recommend measures to ensure project requirements are addressed accordingly and effectively coordinate all documentation, including all correspondence from architects, engineers, building inspectors, contractors, and sub-contractors
- The candidates should be able to prepare detailed and timely status and progress reports on projects and attend meetings to present reports as required, such as, Council, Committee meetings, various advisory and steering committees meetings
- The candidates should be able to create and implement a communication strategy for all projects to keep stakeholders informed and attend public meetings to make presentations and respond to queries about construction projects
- The candidates should be able to ensure all closeout documents are acceptable and establish and maintain project information to support management information systems (cost control sheet, quantity survey data)
- The candidates should be able to use their own personal expertise and technical/professional knowledge to compose or interpret technical reports, provide recommendations and direction to other professionals in the delivery of project services to clients
- The candidates should be able to evaluate tender documents, engineering reports, and consultant proposals and make recommendations for Council approval
- The candidates should be able to work collaboratively with other departments, committees, and various advisory groups and provide advice, guidance, and technical assistance for all construction and renovation projects throughout the organization
- The candidates should be able to ensure a positive working relationship with clients, area municipalities, and other Government bodies to ensure coordinated construction
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number 105778) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!