Project Manager III in Oakville

Project Manager III (Engineering, Construction & Transportation Management) role at Halton Region. This position reports to the Senior Project Advisor and will manage complex water and wastewater (linear and/or facility) and transportation infrastructure capital projects from inception to commissioning and close out. The Project Manager III is an autonomous project leader responsible for controlling project scope, schedule, budget and quality, and managing all internal/external stakeholders for their assigned capital portfolio. Projects assigned to PMIII's are typically large in size and high in complexity. Project values typically exceed $50 million in value and/or are considered high risk. The Project Manager III is a peer leader to junior/intermediate project managers and supports the Engineering & Construction Division in business improvement initiatives.

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process. As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Project Advisor, the Project Manager III will manage complex water and wastewater (linear and/or facility) and transportation infrastructure capital projects from inception to commissioning and close out. The Project Manager III is an autonomous project leader responsible for controlling project scope, schedule, budget and quality, and managing all internal/external stakeholders for their assigned capital portfolio. Projects assigned to PMIII's are typically large in size and high in complexity. Project values typically exceed $50 million in value and/or are considered high risk. The Project Manager III is a peer leader to junior/intermediate project managers and supports the Engineering & Construction Division in business improvement initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads and delivers capital projects with a high degree of complexity (scope, budget, risk, etc) from inception to commissioning while controlling scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Represents Halton Region at public consultations, presentations, open houses, and face-to-face interactions with the public, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Selects, directs and supervises consulting engineers in the design and construction of Regional capital works.
• Identifies, tracks and obtains all necessary regulatory approvals and permits.
• Ensures the full involvement of client divisions/departments in the implementation of Regional projects.
• Exercises effective cost and schedule control of Capital Projects.
• Ensures that the works are designed and constructed in compliance with the contract documents and applicable Region Guidelines and Policies.
• Acts as a key contributor in the value engineering exercises and design reviews.
• Ensures that any complaints received from the public during the work period are resolved in a timely manner.
• Prepares reports to Regional Council.
• Provides input to continuous improvement of Halton’s design criteria and project delivery manuals.
• Contributes as a stakeholder to the planning of the 10-year capital program.
• Educates, coaches, and mentors junior project/engineering staff.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in engineering or applied science.
• Professional Engineering License (P. Eng.) in Ontario or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) minimum.
• 6+ years of design and/or construction of municipal infrastructure.
• 5+ years of project management in delivering complex projects.
• Excellent project management, strategic planning, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• In-depth technical engineering and construction knowledge.
• Familiarity with relevant standards, documentation and legislation.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Working conditions: The successful incumbents must be flexible in working hours as there may be frequent trips to operational facilities and project sites. Travel will be required; incumbent must supply their own transportation.

Important information about your application: In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online.