Manager, Permits, Licenses, Approvals

2 weeks ago

Toronto Ontario, Ontario, Canada Webuild Full time

ABOUT US:


Webuild is an international construction company of civil engineering pioneers who have been at the forefront of the construction business for 120 years. We are a global player with Italian roots specializing in complex infrastructure: innovative and sustainable works that improve the lives of people. Webuild envisions, designs, and builds major works and infrastructure for sustainable mobility, hydropower, water, and green buildings.


This position is part of the Connect 6ix project. Toronto's new Ontario Line subway is now under construction. The Connect 6ix consortium has a key role in this project, delivering the trains, the signaling system, and the operations, storage, and maintenance facility. Connect 6ix will also operate the Ontario Line for a 30-year term once it comes into service.


The role is Full-time 100% onsite position at our downtown office.


The Permits, Licenses, & Approvals Manager reports directly to the Project Manager and will have an in-depth knowledge of the permits, licenses, agreements and approvals required for LRT construction projects.


Ensures compliance with the Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) guidelines of the Group:


  • Enforces safety and evacuation procedures, leading by example (responsible driving, wearing PPE on-site, etc.).
  • Promotes a preventive approach and ensures the health and safety of team members (RPS, working conditions, etc.).
  • Contributes to the implementation of the Action Plan, performance review, and roadmap within their scope.
  • Raises awareness among teams and ensures adherence to environmental guidelines, allocating necessary prevention resources and fostering individual accountability.


ROLE AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Manage and oversee the construction application approval process, issuance of permits, plans submittals, plan processing, and fee assessment and payment processing
  • Ensure timely processing of plans, permits, licenses, agreements and applications; manage and coordinate the routing and tracking of plans to various departments and outside agencies for required reviews and clearances
  • Provide the necessary documentation to enable on-schedule construction
  • Research, co-ordinate, and apply for construction permits as per established processes to ensure timely issuance of permits meeting strict construction start deadlines.
  • Maintain and update the project’s permits matrix
  • Ensure that permits, licenses, approvals and agreements are in place to perform the scope of work assigned
  • Ensure that external Stakeholders, the Municipality and environmental authorities are engaged when appropriate to obtain feedback as necessary
  • Coordinate internal and external regulatory approval processes
  • Manage relationships with Stakeholders, including Governmental Authorities
  • Lead the coordination and the scheduling of meetings with Stakeholders, as needed


QUALIFICATIONS


  • Completion of a degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Environmental Studies or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
  • Minimum six (6) years related experience within a municipal planning, building, construction and/or engineering environment. Knowledge of permits, licenses and approval requirements for transit infrastructure projects is essential.
  • Experience with projects delivered by means of public/private sector partnerships would be highly beneficial.
  • Knowledge of public sector decision-making structures and processes at the municipal, regional, provincial and federal level.
  • Experience with Project Management methods, tools and best practices.
  • Negotiation, tact, diplomacy and political acuity to develop and recommend project plans, manage multistakeholder projects/initiatives, and make recommendations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, collaboration and oral/ written communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of project management software, Excel, and computer applications is considered an asset.



PREFERRED SKILLS


Involvement in at least one LRT related project


WORK ENVIRONMENT


At WeBuild, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes gender equity and the recruitment of under-represented groups at all levels of our workforce.

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