Under the direction of the Project Management Engineer, the Project Manager provides leadership and guidance in the execution of projects and initiatives through an integrated multi-disciplinary team approach that strives for innovation, excellence and efficiency. Projects may include, but are not limited to construction of new transportation facilities, renewal of regional/local streets, and development work. This position will manage projects throughout the project’s life-cycle and ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning.

The Project Manager will initiate, lead, facilitate, coordinate, and provide direction, monitoring and oversight activity for the projects assigned and ensure that the benefits of the investment are realized in an efficient and effective manner. This position is expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Manager will also work with the Project Sponsor to plan, deliver and transfer the project to the Business Owner.

The types of projects that this position will be working on will be of moderate risk which means this position is managing multi-stakeholder, non-routine projects valued at approximately $10-15 million dollars (there may be projects with a lower dollar value but the risk and complexity associated with the project would remain significant) and are making decisions where there is a high likelihood and moderate consequence that errors will have a critical impact in terms of dollars and public visibility.

As theProject Manageryour duties will include:

• Providing project management expertise and guidance to the Department to successfully complete and/or implement projects and departmental initiatives, while achieving the benefits of the investment
• Developing and managing the procurement process which includes solicitation and contract administration tasks
• Managing the Design Management process
• Developing Business Cases and Investment Strategies per the Investment Planning Manual
• Coordinating and overseeing the Project Turnover process

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering with registration in Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM) with a P. Eng. or a Diploma in Civil Technology and registration in Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) with a C.E.T/A.Sc.T., with an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

• Post-secondary education in Project Management would be an asset.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is essential. Applicants who have not yet attained this designation are required to obtain within a 1-year timeframe.

• Successful completion of the associated professional designations in addition to the education listed above is considered an asset including obtaining a MRAIC, CMA, CGA, CA, CPA, or MBA.

• Certificate in Asset Management is essential. Applicants who have not yet attained this certification are required to obtain within a 3-year timeframe.

• Change Management Training or Certificate in Change Management (ADKAR) would be considered an asset.

• Certificate in Quality Management would be considered an asset.

• Certificate in Quality Management is considered an asset.

• Minimum five (5) to eight (8) years of experience related to the duties listed above in Project Management, preferably in a public sector environment.

• Knowledge in the industry sector that is applicable to the department that position will reside in.

• Previously demonstrated success in leading projects including change initiatives, navigating complex environments and influencing desirable outcomes through positive and collaborative relationship management.

• Experience with supervision and management of design consultants and contractors.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and circumstances as well as ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously in stressful and fast paced environment.

• Supervisory experience including planning, organizing, directing, motivating and managing professional and administrative staff.

• Previous experience managing and leading projects including organizing, coordinating, planning, and maintaining schedules and controlling a large number of projects.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.

• Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint) including experience with Project Management Systems such as Microsoft Project or similar software.

• Demonstrated commitment towards continuous learning, growth and the achievement of high performance.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain relations with consultants, government agencies, developers, suppliers and contractors relative to facility and equipment design and improvements, and formulates sound recommendations.

• Proven ability to set priorities, solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure.

• Experience in a municipal environment would be considered an asset.

-IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Possess and maintain valid Manitoba class 5 Driver’s License.
• Successful applicants may be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the City Transportation Policy.
• A Criminal Records Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.