Senior Project Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineering, Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation

Position Details

• Salary Range: $120,401 per annum - $135,451 per annum
• Work Mode: Hybrid; 2 Onsite days per week which can increase based on operational needs
• Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Department: Public Works – Water and Wastewater Engineering Services
• Status: Regular Full-Time

Who We Are

Peel is known as a leading water and wastewater service provider. We deliver exceptional service to our customers by ensuring the community is provided with a safe and dependable drinking water supply, wastewater is efficiently collected and properly treated, and both the environment and long-term financial management is considered in every decision we make. We will face challenges in the coming years, including population growth, the impacts of climate change, replacement of aging infrastructure, and further changes in both customer expectations and the regulatory environment in which we operate. To meet these challenges and continue to provide the levels of service that our customers expect requires innovative approaches, collaboration with other levels, as well as investment in infrastructure and in our people. Each of our teams and our people are seen, industry wide, as leaders in our respective fields.

Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference. At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.

Reporting To

Manager, Water and Wastewater Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation

What You Will Do In The Role

• Management of various large complex Capital projects that involve condition assessment and rehabilitation of water transmission mains, trunk sewers, forcemains and associated appurtenances.
• Managing the selection and procurement process for major equipment and assessment of new technologies.
• Preparing and tendering requests for proposals including defining the scope of work and terms of reference for the condition assessment and rehabilitation of the water or wastewater system.
• Leading Value Engineering assignments when peer review is required to ensure constructability and value.
• Controlling project budgets, schedules, monitoring and reporting on the same.
• Liaising with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region as well as with Regional Councillors, external agencies, municipalities and the public.
• Negotiating and securing approval from the environmental agencies including CVC, TRCA, MNR, NEC, DFO, MECP.
• Negotiate project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project.
• Leading project teams which are also resourced with full-time on-site consultants.
• Directs/manages staff related to the administration of contracts.
• Provides budget estimates and project scheduling for recommended infrastructure requirements in the Capital Budget and forecasted Master Plan.
• Works with manufacturers and operations staff in determining future operational cost impacts.
• Ensures capital projects are well thought through to ensure risk is minimized to existing infrastructure and treatment processes.
• Leads the development of CPMM documents and ensures projects are monitored and completed using this methodology.
• Identifies and initiates new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs.
• Maintains education on emerging technologies and changing regulations.

What The Role Requires

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering or related field plus a minimum of 5 years of direct work experience assessing, planning, designing and/or completing municipal infrastructure projects including trunk sewers, and large diameter water transmission mains; A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• P.Eng or CET designation considered an asset.
• Management skills to coordinate multiple budgets, vendors and contractors.
• Solid understanding of water and wastewater systems with experience in SCADA, Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering related to major water/wastewater infrastructure considered an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to utilize project management software.
• Thorough knowledge of design practices, standards, codes and industry related legislation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Facilitation experience with a skill set to lead engaging presentations.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Proven leader with strong negotiation skills and ability to be timely and accountable.

Perks at Peel and Why You Will Love Working For Us

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date.
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum.
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing.
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance.
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources.

Work Mode and Job Location

In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton, ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.