Manager - Transportation Design And Delivery

Competition #23/178

Internal/External Posting

Closing date September 07, 2023

Manager - Transportation Design and Delivery (Regular Full Time)

Engineering and Public Works Department

The City of Victoria is seeking an experienced Manager to oversee our Transportation Design and Delivery Branch. As the Manager – Transportation Design and Delivery, you will lead a team of technical and professional staff, who deliver a blend of internally and externally designed and constructed complete street and asset renewal projects.

Guided by our Official Community Plan and Go Victoria, the City’s sustainable mobility strategy, the Transportation Department has experienced notable growth in staffing levels and capital budgets, which led to the achievement of delivering unprecedented volumes of paved road construction, new/upgraded crosswalks and traffic signals, traffic calming elements, road safety interventions, bicycle facilities, sidewalks and curb ramps and other accessibility improvements.

As one of three managers in the Transportation Division, this position provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues in Engineering, Public Works, and Parks, to develop work plans and annual budgets that align with objectives laid out by Go Victoria Plan and Council’s Strategic Plan.

If you are a driven and experienced transportation professional and ready to take your leadership role to the next level, then this opportunity may be for you. Superior interpersonal and communication skills, complemented by demonstrated supervisory experience, strong technical experience and problem-solving abilities are essential requirements.

Manager - Transportation Design and Delivery (#3249)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering, the Manager – Transportation Design and Delivery is responsible for the overall management of the Transportation Design and Delivery Branch. This includes tasks such as assigning and reviewing work when developing asset management plans and delivering capital programs related to the maintenance and service level upgrades of all City streets, sidewalks, intersections, and other related assets.

The Manager - Transportation Design and Delivery is also responsible for supervising staff in the Transportation Design and Delivery section, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure their team performs efficiently, and is accountable for implementing performance management and review processes. Depending on project, you will be required to act as Engineer of Record for internal design/construction projects and will be responsible to ensure your team is compliant with the City’s Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP) and the Professional Governance Act.

Accountabilities

• Prepare and deliver presentations to Council and advisory committees that relates to development and the lifecycle of transportation projects.
• Responsible for developing and presenting recommendations for multi-year capital budgeting levels to maintain and improve transportation related assets.
• Provide leadership and direction to the branch, including responsibilities such as hiring, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, providing coaching and mentoring, facilitating training and development, and implementing discipline up to and including termination.
• Accountable for the design, delivery, and management of annual transportation capital programs, including internal design schedules.
• Manage the geometric, pavement and landscaping design for internally led projects and support other transportation teams on major external capital delivery.
• Establish the operational direction of the branch, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures that directs the work of branch staff in the successful execution of capital projects and programs.
• Manage the design of transportation networks, including providing maintenance advice and overseeing accessibility upgrades.
• Oversee a range of design policies to ensure consistent application in capital projects, including compliance with Permit to Practice guidelines.
• Establish and manage branch operating budgets, including the development and reporting on branch metrics, administration of project accounts and identification of financial risks.
• Other related activities as required.
• Provide review and street geometric design advice for the department’s rezoning and development review process.
• Develop, modernize, and implement branch policies and guidelines that ensures ongoing compliance with quality management standards.
• Liaise and advise Engagement staff regarding public and stakeholder consultation for transportation projects.

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive experience in planning, design, construction management, and project management. Experience in municipal government an asset.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer, P. Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
• Degree in Civil Engineering

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and processes with competing schedules and resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in transportation, street design, and relevant Regulations and Bylaws.
• Ability to effectively negotiate complex issues in the best interest of the department, City, and taxpayers.
• Ability to strategically advise staff on public and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Project management skills and ability to organize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees through organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence others while respecting the sensitive and political challenges that impact decisions.
• Ability to act as the Responsible Registrant under the EBGC Permit to Practice regulations.

Work schedule Monday to Friday (35 hour work week)

Pay Band 6 ($117,732.82 to $138,510.41)

Job Code #3249

This is an exempt position

To apply for this opportunity you will need to create an online profile or log back in to our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submission will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 430 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications and supporting materials as outlined in your resume.

At the City of Victoria, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.

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