Project Manager, Transportation Design And Construction 

Project Manager, Transportation Design and Construction

Public Works –Transportation

2- Contract Full Time - Contract End Date December 31, 2024

Salary Range: $96,785 to 120,979 per annum plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Who we are:The Transportation team constructs, operates, plans and maintains a multi-modal network of assets such as roadways, bridges, sidewalks and multi-use trails, stormwater infrastructure, street-lighting, traffic signals, noise and retaining walls, signs, safety barriers and street trees.

We drive from our strengths, flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs of Peel. It’s where our commitment to creating a Community for Life meets the road for our residents, businesses and travelers

Reports to: Program Manager, Roads-Design and Construction

What you will do:

The Project Manager is responsible for the administration of Transportation capital projects involving Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Noise Wall Construction.

• Continues to be updated on emerging technologies and changing regulations
• Manages the selection and procurement process and assessment of new technologies and/or methodologies
• Prepares requests for proposals including defining the scope of work and terms of reference
• Ensures capital projects are well thought through to ensure risk is minimized to existing infrastructure
• Participates in the development of the Transportation Project Procedures Manual (TPPM) and ensures projects are monitored and completed using this methodology
• Identifies and initiates new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs
• Other Project Management duties as assigned
• Undertakes detailed design in-house utilizing MicroStation CAD platform and/or reviews, comments and approves Consultant led detailed designs, tender documents and associated submissions
• Oversees the detailed design and construction of regional assets delivered through third party projects, including project-specific processes
• Negotiates and secures approval from environmental agencies including CVC, TRCA, NEC, DFO, MECP
• Negotiates project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
• Attends onsite meetings with other Regional staff, as required, to advise on design/construction challenges
• Leads Value Engineering assignments when peer review is required to ensure constructability and value
• Provides budget estimates and project scheduling for recommended infrastructure requirements in the Roads Capital Budget and prepares Business Cases for additional funding requests
• Development of tender documents, awarding and execution of contracts
• Coordinates utility relocations, including cost sharing arrangements
• Controls project budgets, cashflows, schedules, monitoring and reporting
• Leads project teams which are also resourced with full time on-site inspectors
• Liaises with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region, as well as with Regional Councillors, external agencies and municipalities (such as MTO, Metrolinx, Brampton Transit, and MiWay), and the public
• Responsible for progressing the project work through all project phases (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and close-out)

What the role requires:

• Demonstrated experience in Contract Administration for Construction Projects
• Experience managing projects a focus on Light Rail Transit, Bus Rail Transit or Noise Wall Construction
• Multi-disciplined knowledge and experience in the design, construction of roadways, sidewalks, multi-use paths, stormwater infrastructure, retaining/noise walls and structures
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or CET plus a minimum of 5 years directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of road design practices and standards, related codes, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process, value engineering and contract administration
• Must be proficient in MicroStation CAD platform

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational and effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions
• Strong negotiating, planning, scheduling and project management skills to coordinate multiple budgets, vendors and contractors to get the work done smoothly, on time and on budget
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills along with strong public relations skills
• Demonstrated financial skills to prepare cost estimates, cashflows and to control budgets and expenditures for capital works projects

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

• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis 3 weeks per annum
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

*Work Mode: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

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: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. The Ontario government has passed legislation that will dissolve Peel Region on January 1, 2025. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the transition. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.