Public Art and Placemaking Technical Lead

5 months ago

Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20943

Public Art and Placemaking Technical Lead
Planning & Economic Development
Tourism & Culture
28 James St. North

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: Q
- SALARY/HOUR: $47.597 - $54.088 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Regular

Job Description ID #: 6334

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Manager, Placemaking, Public Art and Projects, the Public Art and Placemaking Technical Lead is a community minded, innovative and creative individual who has responsibility for the development and implementation of a series of both temporary and permanent art in public places and public space animation projects in keeping with the Art in Public Places Policy, the Public Art Master Plan, and cultural best practices.

The Public Art and Placemaking Technical Lead will provide services in design, detail design review, project management, procurement, capital budgeting and estimating, site inspection, contract administration, ND construction administration when required, as well as supporting public consultation, preparation of reports and graphics, representing the department on various committees, coordinating with a wide range of capital projects, researching, developing methodologies, and completing specialized assignments.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Manages all components of the development and implementation of public art and art in public places projects identified in City planning documents such as the Public Art Master Plan and through the capital planning process.

Directs a multi-disciplinary project team, prepares budget estimates and schedules, identifies laws and codes affecting the proposed work, and obtains all necessary clearances and approvals.

Promotes and facilitates collaboration, teamwork and other forms of integration among sections and divisions of the Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Public Works Department and the Planning and Economic Development Department in the development and implementation of public art and art in public places projects.

Visits project sites to obtain necessary physical, environmental, and cultural information affecting the site. Analyzes the information collected against the proposed program requirements and determines the site’s opportunities and constraints for development or rehabilitation.

Analyzes projects, conduct research, and consultations; develop innovative and creative solutions; evaluates the viability of solutions (cost/benefit analysis) and decides on preferred options.

Develops conceptual plans and functional plans. Creates construction details and detailed construction drawings.

Prepares Terms of Reference for public art calls, hiring artists, analyzes submissions, prepares purchase order requisitions.

Administers construction contracts, holds pre-construction meetings and conducts regular field inspections as required.

Produces project scheduling for each project and updates as required. Project schedules to be regularly reviewed and approved by Manager.

Develops project budgets for manager approval. Reviews and approves invoices for payment.

Writes technical and project reports, correspondence, memos, meeting minutes, and other project related documents.

Coordinates the artist selection and artwork selection processes. Coordinates the public consultation and jury process as applicable.

Liaises with the City’s legal and purchasing services to develop artist contracts.

Reviews public art and art in public places proposals and projects to determine materials, design, and placement that will maximize longevity and public safety and minimize maintenance costs while respecting the intentions of the artist in collaboration with the City’s Senior Conservator.

Coordinates all aspects related to the artwork’s siting and installation, including dedication/unveiling ceremonies as applicable.

Makes presentations to the general public, municipal committees, and other government agencies.

Receives and answers inquiries from the public, other City departments, outside agencies, other government agencies, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Ensures all public art and art in public places projects are developed in compliance wit

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