Senior Project Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Project Manager, Major Capital Transportation
Public Works - Transportation
Status: Contract Full Time - 13 Month Contract
Salary Range: $114,196 to $142,747 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits
Work mode: Hybrid; 2 on-site days per week which can increase based on operational needs.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, ON
Hours of work: 35 per week
Are you a seasoned Project Manager with direct work experience managing and administering projects in the fields of Roadway Design, Storm Design, Structural or Civil Engineering? Do you possess confidence and the ability to make effective decisions on Major Capital Projects?
Do you have work experience related to Capital Transportation including design and construction and operation of Transit Infrastructure, Roads, Bridges, and associated storm infrastructure ?
You will be responsible for the management of large, complex capital projects. The role requires extensive negotiation, collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders, environmental agencies and the public. The projects assigned will be for a 3–5-year duration and includes Transit, culverts, bridges, traffic signals, storm infrastructure with major road construction.
What you will do in this role:
- Manage and administer all phases of project delivery, from initiation and planning through to execution, monitoring, and close-out.
- Lead the selection, procurement, and evaluation of new technologies and methodologies.
- Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including defining scope of work and terms of reference.
- Develop tender documents, award contracts, and oversee contract execution.
- Control and monitor project budgets, cash flows, schedules, and reporting.
- Liaise with internal departments, Regional Councillors, external agencies, municipalities, and the public.
- Negotiate and secure approvals from environmental agencies (CVC, TRCA, MNRF, NEC, DFO, MECP).
- Lead project teams and oversee full-time on-site inspectors.
- Provide budget estimates, project schedules, and prepare Business Cases for infrastructure funding needs.
- Conduct Value Engineering reviews to ensure constructability and maximize value.
- Coordinate and oversee third-party design and construction deliverables, including the review of technical submissions through industry software platforms.
- Attend onsite meetings with partners like Metrolinx and internal Regional staff to resolve design and construction challenges.
- Participate in the development and application of the Project Management Implementation Manual (PIPM) to standardize project delivery processes.
- Identify and drive new business practices to improve infrastructure project delivery.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, industry standards, and regulatory changes.
What the role requires:
- Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or CET plus a minimum 7 years of directly related experience
- Knowledge and experience in areas of Roadway Design, Environmental Assessments for transit projects and other supporting studies, Structural and Civil Engineering related to the design and construction of Transit facilities, Roads, Bridges, and associated storm infrastructure
- Knowledge of road design practices and standards, related codes, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process, value engineering and contract administration
- Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of rapid transit projects
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
Skills/Abilities :
- 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
- Ability to work independently and make effective decisions
- Ability to provide mentoring to junior staff and able to evaluate vendor performance
- Strong organizational and effective time management skills
- Financial expertise to prepare cost estimates, cashflows and to control budgets and expenditures for capital works projects
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.
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 include video conference technology
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. 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.
About REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
The Regional Municipality of Peel is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada. It consists of three municipalities to the west and northwest of Toronto: the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the town of Caledon, each of which spans its full east-west width.
Senior Project Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Project Manager, Major Capital Transportation
Public Works - Transportation
Status: Contract Full Time - 13 Month Contract
Salary Range: $114,196 to $142,747 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits
Work mode: Hybrid; 2 on-site days per week which can increase based on operational needs.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, ON
Hours of work: 35 per week
Are you a seasoned Project Manager with direct work experience managing and administering projects in the fields of Roadway Design, Storm Design, Structural or Civil Engineering? Do you possess confidence and the ability to make effective decisions on Major Capital Projects?
Do you have work experience related to Capital Transportation including design and construction and operation of Transit Infrastructure, Roads, Bridges, and associated storm infrastructure ?
You will be responsible for the management of large, complex capital projects. The role requires extensive negotiation, collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders, environmental agencies and the public. The projects assigned will be for a 3–5-year duration and includes Transit, culverts, bridges, traffic signals, storm infrastructure with major road construction.
What you will do in this role:
- Manage and administer all phases of project delivery, from initiation and planning through to execution, monitoring, and close-out.
- Lead the selection, procurement, and evaluation of new technologies and methodologies.
- Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including defining scope of work and terms of reference.
- Develop tender documents, award contracts, and oversee contract execution.
- Control and monitor project budgets, cash flows, schedules, and reporting.
- Liaise with internal departments, Regional Councillors, external agencies, municipalities, and the public.
- Negotiate and secure approvals from environmental agencies (CVC, TRCA, MNRF, NEC, DFO, MECP).
- Lead project teams and oversee full-time on-site inspectors.
- Provide budget estimates, project schedules, and prepare Business Cases for infrastructure funding needs.
- Conduct Value Engineering reviews to ensure constructability and maximize value.
- Coordinate and oversee third-party design and construction deliverables, including the review of technical submissions through industry software platforms.
- Attend onsite meetings with partners like Metrolinx and internal Regional staff to resolve design and construction challenges.
- Participate in the development and application of the Project Management Implementation Manual (PIPM) to standardize project delivery processes.
- Identify and drive new business practices to improve infrastructure project delivery.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, industry standards, and regulatory changes.
What the role requires:
- Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or CET plus a minimum 7 years of directly related experience
- Knowledge and experience in areas of Roadway Design, Environmental Assessments for transit projects and other supporting studies, Structural and Civil Engineering related to the design and construction of Transit facilities, Roads, Bridges, and associated storm infrastructure
- Knowledge of road design practices and standards, related codes, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process, value engineering and contract administration
- Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of rapid transit projects
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
Skills/Abilities :
- 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
- Ability to work independently and make effective decisions
- Ability to provide mentoring to junior staff and able to evaluate vendor performance
- Strong organizational and effective time management skills
- Financial expertise to prepare cost estimates, cashflows and to control budgets and expenditures for capital works projects
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.
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 include video conference technology
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. 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.
About REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
The Regional Municipality of Peel is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada. It consists of three municipalities to the west and northwest of Toronto: the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the town of Caledon, each of which spans its full east-west width.