The City of Mississauga is advancing on its strategic goal of becoming a transit-oriented City. With approved capital funding, the Transportation and Works Department is looking for one (1) Capital Project Manager for our Rapid Transit Program Office. Your role will be to take the lead in delivering Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The qualities that you bring to the position is strong project management, vendor management, and procurement, design, communication and contract administration skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager, Rapid Transit (BRT) Office, the role is accountable for:
Leading and administering Reference Concept Design, Design Build Specification and Procurement and Construction for Dundas BRT
Providing oversight of third party activities such as early work utility relocations, land acquisition, and permit
Managing project consultants, contractors, vendors, project teams, related meetings and project budgets
Coordinating inputs and feedbacks from various internal/external subject matter experts and stakeholders
Insuring coordinated and consistent reporting of issues and communications at all levels and with large and complex sets of stakeholders and constituencies, including government-related agencies, City departments and external consultants
Coordinating and supervising of all stages of work to ensure contract documents are compiled accurately through sound instruction and direction to staff
Administering construction contracts to ensure terms are fulfilled
Assisting in project control activities such as risk, cost, schedule and document management
Preparing technical and corporate reports to Council and working with communication team in responding to various request for information from citizens, staff and members of Council
Performing any other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with PEO
PMP designation an asset
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in the design and construction of municipal works and contract administration
Experience with BRT and/or LRT preferred
Experience with Design Build delivery preferred
Experience with project control function preferred
Strong project management and contract administration skills as demonstrated through experience working successfully with contractors and consultants
Experience with direct supervision of staff assigned on a project basis
Strong team player with an understanding of new construction techniques and developing industry trends
Strong negotiation and facilitation skills with the ability to find collaborative solutions
Demonstrated judgement and decision making skills with the ability to determine an effective course of action that drives progression
Strong strategic and analytical skills balanced with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach
Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
Exceptional written, verbal and team communication skills
Demonstrated ability to initiate and execute projects utilizing sound project management principles, practices and theories
Tact and diplomacy to deal with internal and external stakeholders including members of Council, the public and community groups
Leadership competencies include strategic agility, business acumen, communication and relationship building, developing culture and people and driving change
Valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
