Project Manager Position Available

By January 28, 2025job-posting

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for the full-time position of Project Manager in the Infrastructure Capital Projects Division of the Development Services and Engineering Department.

DUTIES

  • Prepare plans and tender documents for capital infrastructure projects, including the design of roads, sewers (sanitary and storm), and watermains.
  • Review and analyze received bids, and prepare detailed reports for Council.
  • Manage capital infrastructure construction projects, reviewing all tender documents, approving contractor payments (including change orders), and preparing and monitoring project budgets.
  • Select, train, and motivate personnel, coordinate staff training, evaluate employee performance, and work with employees address deficiencies. Ensure staff are properly trained and that safe work conditions and practices are followed.
  • Provide supervision and leadership in construction administration and inspection to field employees.
  • Review and analyze proposed construction changes and make field decisions regarding construction issues.
  • Liaise with regulatory agencies, municipalities and utilities regarding development and construction of capital infrastructure projects.
  • Resolve construction claims and complaints from contractors, and the public.
  • Price, recommend, and supervise consultants for work on City projects.
  • Review, analyze and evaluate tender documents and plans prepared by consultants as well as authorize approval of submitted invoices.
  • Prepare and administer detailed cost estimates as well as capital budgets for various infrastructure projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three years of post-secondary education in related field with an OACETT, Professional Engineer or C.E.T. designation.
  • PMP designation would be an asset.
  • Minimum four years’ experience in project management, design and construction of municipal infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal standards, guidelines, legislation and agencies.
  • Possess strong interpersonal and project management supervisory, communication, report and budgeting skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Excellent computer skills using MS Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, Questica.
  • AutoCAD skills would be an asset.
  • Possess a valid class ‘G’ Ontario’s driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle.
  • A current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is required for this position at the incumbent’s expense, prior to the commencement date.

Compensation for this position is $103,856 to $121,497 (2024 rates), based on a 35-hour work week, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Interested applicants are invited to submit their application by February 14th, 2025, at noon.

Applications will only be accepted by applying online at https://careers.orillia.ca/

 Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5