Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

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The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us. Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life. Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose.





It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great. The Opportunity The Infrastructure Department is comprised of five Branches, including three Design and Construction Branches, the Wastewater Operations Branch, and the Water Operations Branch. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; and the design and construction of the City's infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc. Under the general guidance and direction of the Branch Manager, the Engineering Project Manager is responsible for undertaking, directing,





and administering capital and operating projects for the City of Barrie's municipal infrastructure. Specifically, this position manages the design, utility coordination, approvals, tendering and administration of assigned capital and operating projects for a unit within the Design Branch of the Infrastructure Department. Additionally, this position assists in the planning of capital and operating projects for expansions and improvements to the City's infrastructure and provides technical advice and guidance with respect to the impact of development on municipal networks. This position also oversees the supervision of an individual or team of design staff or construction engineering inspectors. Overall,





this position plays an integral role in supervising assigned projects to ensure projects are delivered on scope, on schedule, and within budget in accordance with City standards, and to enable the City of Barrie to continue to deliver the services that it provides; maintain community sustainability; and to provide a high quality of life for the citizens and visitors of the City of Barrie. Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture
- Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Three (3) year College Diploma in Civil Engineering or related and eight (8) years of related work experience; OR Four (4)





year University Degree in Civil Engineering or related and six (6) years of related work experience
- Completion of Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) Designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- Eligibility for and willingness to obtain Professional Engineer (P. Eng) Licence from the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
Experience
- Six (6) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities, including demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience in municipal infrastructure design, contract administration and inspection in a management capacity, preferably in an urban renewal and growth environment,





and including supervisory experience in a unionized environment
- Demonstrated experience in delivering large capital projects with cost and schedule certainty, risk management, effective communications plans, and project planning
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Drainage Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Highway Traffic Act, Local Improvement Act, Municipal Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Clean Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Public Service Works on Highways Act, Lake Simcoe Protection Act
- Working knowledge of engineering design and construction standards and principles related to municipal infrastructure






- Demonstrated ability to: align projects and services with section, branch, departmental, divisional, and corporate goals, objectives and initiativesset priorities, meet deadlines, and manage work demandsselect and apply suitable mathematical methods or formulas to conduct statistical analysis to develop conclusions or solve problemsreceive, manage, and resolve complaints, disputes, and conflicts in a diplomatic and professional mannerperform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and valuesmonitor short-term goals of the unit and adapt processes to ensure long-term section, branch, departmental, divisional,





and corporate goals and objectives are achievedmake sound decisions and resolve complex construction issues under tight timelines and high stress situationsmaintain a high standard of public relations at all timeslead, coach, mentor, and support stafflead staff in achieving objectives and encourages others to work in manner that will meet or exceed the desired objectives or resultslead and inspire innovation and the adoption of best practicesinterpret and apply policies and procedures and use reason and judgment to develop recommendations or solutions to problemsinterpret and analyze data and information; identify challenges or opportunities; and make recommendationsinteract effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environmentidentify problems; develop and evaluate options; and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgment, and prescribed resourcesexercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, or controversial informationexercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decisions under tight timelines/deadlines or while managing multiple project or conflicting prioritiesdevelop, promote, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholdersconduct research, prepare reports, and deliver presentationsbuild cohesive and motivated teamsthink and act strategically in a political and community service environmentwork collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal, or outcome
- Intermediate skills include: Active Listening; Analytical; Interpersonal; Leadership; Multitasking; Negotiation; Organizational; Presentation; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Project Management; Report-writing; Supervisory; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
- Intermediate computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook and Word)
- Availability to attend evening/weekend meetings or to work outside of designated normal hours per week
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure .