Park Project Manager (2 Positions Available)

About Our Organization

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

Job Summary

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Park Project Manager, within the Parks Department. Reporting to the Manager of Park and Trail Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering park and trail capital projects, budget and project forecast management. Projects will include a range of park and trail design projects, construction projects, policy and development of guidelines and standard processes with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city

Your role

• Manage various park and trail programming, wayfinding, design and/or policy projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Oversee commissioning.
• Manage shop drawings, site instructions, change notices, change orders, and record drawings and manuals.
• Responsible for payment certificates for the consultant, the contractor and other vendors.
• Coordinate the work of consultants and contractors to meet the requirements of the project.
• Coordinate, plan and maintain a project forecast and capital list to inform budget decision making.
• Manage various park and trail construction projects from conception to completion.
• Liaise with City departments, stakeholders, councillors and members of the public to establish the program for the project.
• Review reports, conceptual designs, drawings and tender documents and recommend changes.
• Preparation of tender documents and coordinating with Purchasing and Finance staff.
• Conduct site inspections and oversee/prepare deficiency reports for appropriate action.
• Ensure corporate project management software and best practices are effectively utilized.
• Ensure that all safety and operational procedures are followed during work performance.
• Liaise with Parks Operations, Planning and Building for site plan approval and building permits, Engineering for site services, IT and other departments with special needs, and with utilities, authorities and regulatory agencies as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
• Ability to manage change in a project management capacity and complete projects on time and on budget.
• Full membership in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) would be an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings, specifications, soils reports and topographical surveys.
• Ability to lead stakeholder and public engagement.
• Possess a valid Class G driver’s licence with a good driving record and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects with varying resources and conflicting/competing timelines.
• Organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
• Considerable knowledge and experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the successful completion of a degree in Landscape Architecture, Engineering Sciences or closely related field and related design and construction field experience, managing multi-phased projects, preferably in the public sector. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job which includes walking and standing for extended periods of time to perform site inspections and related duties under varying weather and site conditions.
• Park and Trail construction experience in a lead role.
• Project and contract management skills and able to effectively supervise contractors, consultants, conduct inspections, evaluate work in progress and identify/resolve deficiencies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of the Building Code, Construction Lien Act, CCDC 2 Canadian Construction Document Committee 2, Bonding and Insurance, municipal by-laws, proper construction procedures and other relevant standards, acts and regulations.
• Communication skills to effectively interact with staff, consultants, contractors, external agencies, and stakeholders.
• Ability to forecast budgets and future capital work, plan for and execute a variety of projects.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
• Management competencies including results/achievement focus, human resources management, leadership, financial management, business planning, decision making/judgment, representation and professionalism.

In keeping with our corporate value of Wellness, T he City of Guelph recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. Where the work permits, employees will have the ability to participate in our Hybrid Work and our Flexible Time programs . Please note, this position is eligible for Hybrid and Flexible work arrangements (subject to change).

Rate

$79,113.20 - $98,891.50

How To Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Monday, August 7, 2023. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.