Program Manager, Transportation Design and Construction

Overview Program Manager, Transportation Design and Construction Public Works - Transportation Status: (1) Contract Full Time - Up to 9 Months. Contract End Date June 30, 2026. Hiring Range: $120,401 to $150,501 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: Manager, Transportation, Design and Construction Team Structure: Leads a team of approximately 6 employees including Project Managers, Specialists and Students. What you will do in this role: Leads a team of project managers, technical analysts and students undertaking capital projects from start to completion. Coaches, mentors and motivates staff through the detailed design and construction of roads and Transit projects which support service level improvements to the Regional Road System. Determines opportunities to complete design and Contract Administration works in-house, where appropriate, to expedite the work and reduce costs. Where projects are completed in-house, the Program Manager is responsible to provide input into the design, review and approve designs, and, as a professional engineer, stamp staff engineering drawings as required. Responsible to lead capital projects Liaises with Council, senior management, residents and stakeholders to ensure that there is open two way dialogue to communicate issues, challenges and successes Works with direct reports to ensure that the project budgets are adhered to, and that the overall program deliverables and cash flows are achieved. Guides project managers to write reports and other correspondence as required to obtain approvals from Council and various agencies such as, conservation authorities, utility companies, etc. Ensures that internal and external resources are properly allocated to ensure workload balance Prepares Current Budget and provides direct input and guidance to the Capital Budget and coordination of works with the water and wastewater sections. Provides input and makes recommendations into Divisional business plans and strategies, term of Council priorities, etc. Plans, delegates, and prioritizes projects and activities for the section/group. Collaborates, negotiates terms, plans activities, resolves conflicts and obtains consensus with land owners, municipalities, utilities, consultants, developers and agencies such as Bell, Hydro, Gas, MNRF, TRCA and MECP in executing road and infrastructure design and implementation, to ensure that the project needs are met and avoid future re-design. Guides the procurement of external professional services through the RFP process and recommends award Leads development of a business process for technical standards update for Transportation Infrastructure Leads development of project management procedures, guidelines and templates for major capital design and construction process, including structured approach for capital project issues resolution and escalation of items. What the role requires: A degree in Civil Engineering combined with Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation 5 years of progressive experience in design and construction of roads, and associated servicing 3 years of progressive supervisory/management experience, or equivalent is required. Strong project management, and organizational skills, including strong knowledge of road design and engineering principles as they apply to the municipal engineering environment Strong knowledge of applicable legislation such as the endangered species act, species at risk legislation etc., that must be adhered to during the design and construction process are required. Combination of education and experience may be considered Skills/Abilities: Effective communication skills Ability to lead and influence others to achieve major project and program objectives for delivering the program and associated works. Excellent verbal communication skills to tactfully convey project issues to residents Councillors, and senior management. Strong comprehension and writing skills are necessary to review, evaluate and prepare council reports, funding requests, scope of work, procurement awards, contracts, terms of reference, letters, presentations, electronic correspondence and reports to external stakeholders, departmental and inter-departmental management. Superior conflict resolution skills to recognize and address conflicts and work toward a successful conclusion Sound knowledge and experience of the municipal budget processes and bylaws. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias Be bold. Think big. Join us. Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with Peel Region! Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow. In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change 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. If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. About Us Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses. We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life. Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region. Additional Information Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected] Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

The Program Manager leads a team of project managers and technical staff to execute capital transportation projects from design through construction. They are responsible for managing project budgets, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and municipal regulations.

Candidates must hold a degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in road design and construction, along with 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

• Comprehensive benefits • Vacation accrual

• Construction ManagementPreferred
• BudgetingPreferred
• Regulatory CompliancePreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Conflict ResolutionPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred
• ProcurementPreferred

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• Project management
• Civil engineering
• Construction management
• Road design
• Budgeting
• Leadership
• Conflict resolution
• Procurement
• Contract administration
• Stakeholder management
• Engineering design
• Technical writing
• Strategic planning
• Regulatory compliance
• Mentoring
• Report Writing
• Roadway Design
• Influencing Skills
• Continuous Development
• Tactfulness
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Garbage Collection (Computer Science)
• Influencing Without Authority
• Endangered Species Act
• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Accruals
• Artificial Intelligence
• Construction
• Management
• Business Process
• Capital Budgeting
• Civil Engineering
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Contract Management
• Design Reviews
• Engineering Design Process
• Engineering Drawings
• Cash Flows
• Highway Engineering
• Innovation
• Land Tenure
• Long-Term Care
• Project Management
• Municipal Or Urban Engineering
• Wastewater
• Presentations
• Program Management

• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Construction
• Transportation Program Manager
• Construction Manager (General)
• Construction Managers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week