Project Manager I

4 weeks ago

Vancouver Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA City of Vancouver - CA Full time

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Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

The Project Manager I resides in the Engineering department and is responsible for managing a number of complex, high priority development projects.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for facilitating large area development in the rezoning and construction phases and government related development projects
  • Works with developers, consultants and outside agencies to establish the City’s needs for developer related infrastructure improvements and supports negotiations.
  • Implements rezoning and development conditions through coordinating the department’s review and preparing memos and reports for approval
  • Responsible for instructing Legal Services and reviewing draft agreements to facilitate development, primarily for the purposes of securing development conditions for public works and rights-of-way
  • Manages the design, construction, and acceptance process for large-scale developer funded road works including financial account management
  • Fosters the relationship between the City and the development/construction industry, with a focus on minimizing impacts to residents, business owners and the public
  • Facilitates meetings and implement adequate internal controls for reporting to Senior Management
  • Work with a team of Project Managers, Planners, Engineers, Lawyers, Design and Operations groups, multiple internal and external stakeholders, and partners to project manage externally led projects
  • Perform project management activities including defining project scope, objectives, success factors, deliverables, and quality measurements to meet the business needs
  • Proactively identify and engage stakeholders to identify and manage risks throughout the project; identify funding gaps and prepare reports and presentations
  • Represents Engineering Services in multi-disciplinary project technical teams that process large and/or complex developments
  • Makes presentations to Council, Committees of the Whole, and advisory committees to Council
  • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Construction Management, or a related field and a minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience as a project manager, leading multi-disciplinary teams through various stages of complex development projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in developing and reporting on project and programs, and researching, for various policies and initiatives.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
  • Registration or eligibility to register as an EIT or P.Eng with EGBC is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Extensive background in the City’s land development process and relevant City by-laws
  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of the department’s role in the land development process
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the City’s policies and related current literature, trends, and developments would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of EGBC’s Organizational Quality Management processes or other quality management frameworks.
  • Excellent knowledge of Project Management methodologies, processes, standards, and policies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to confidently interact with the public on contentious topics.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical information into material that can be easily understood by a broad audience through collaboration with content experts
  • Ability to effectively negotiate complex issues with developers in the best interest of the department, City, and taxpayers
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence others while respecting the sensitive and political challenges that impact decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and processes with competing schedules and resources
  • Working knowledge of the City’s land use, environment and health policies an asset.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: September 2024

Position End Date: February 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $97032 to $121294 per annum

Application Close: August 21, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve . Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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