Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

**Job Req ID**:705**Department**:Large Capital AProject Manager (Large Capital)

**Job Number**:705**Job Type**: Full-Time
- **Location**: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters
- **Job Category**: Other
- **Number of Positions**:1
- **Department**: Large Capital A
- **Division**: Engineering and Environmental Services
- **Hours of Work**: 35
- **Union**: Management/Management Support
- **Grade**: Management/Management Support Grade 06
- **Salary Range**: $87,451.00 - $109,309.20**Posting Date**: May 2, 2024**Closing Date**: May 16, 2024**Our Story**:

- Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.- This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.The Role
Manages, directs, controls and administers the design, construction and commissioning of major construction projects and recommends acceptance of building components to ensure timely, environmentally safe, cost effective, and acceptable building construction.
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervises students. Provides technical advice to Section staff on in-house design projects and final contract drawings. Administers contracts with consulting engineers, suppliers, consultants, and tradespersons. Advises divisional staff on the function/operation of new construction and equipment.
- Manages, directs, controls and administers the design, construction and commissioning of major construction projects ($200,000-$5M). Works with project team to define business and user requirements and recommend, plan, and develop technical strategies/solutions. Investigates and evaluates project feasibility, developing recommendations and alternatives for new/existing systems/equipment and forecasting related resource requirements. Performs quality control and quality assurance functions throughout project phases to ensure requirements are met. Maintains project documentation/records.
- Performs design calculations and engineering analysis, reviews project designs, evaluates construction methods, develops project scopes and feasible solutions to design and construction issues, and approves materials and equipment. Develops schedules, organizes surveys, investigations, easement acquisitions, and land purchases. Reviews and modifies construction specifications, as needed.
- Participates in tenders (e.g., technical specifications, drawings, schedule, inquiries) and selecting consultants and contractors. Reviews and negotiates work plans and budgets.
- Oversees construction and leasehold improvements, including inspections.
- Ensures installation of equipment, furniture, security systems, and fitments.
- Coordinates and monitors major furniture purchasing, delivery, and installations.
- Establishes and maintains standards, practices, and policies for inspections and acceptance, and ensures compliance.
- Determines/obtains approvals (e.g., utilities, developers, area municipalities, provincial and federal Ministries/agencies).
- Administers contracts and ensures contractor compliance. Recommends design changes or extra work. Negotiates extra work, claims, and disputes.
- Performs site visits; arranges inspections; establishes deficiencies; conducts final inspections and issues completion certificates on behalf of the Region.
- Oversees warranty inspections and issues.
- Provides input into capital budget estimates and forecasts. Arranges purchase order payments. Identifies and negotiates cost sharing with local municipalities and private owners.
- Provides engineering expertise to divisional staff in resolving technical, operational, and construction problems.
- Discusses issues with other divisional staff, as well as Planning, Corporate Services, Legal, Design & Construction, Health & Safety, and police. Liaises with Regional clients regarding projects. Has contact with Ministries, building officials, conservation agencies, and Fire.
- Participates on Divisional/Departmental team meetings, and Regional committees to represent divisional interests. Attends workshops with other divisions/municipalities. Represents the Region at public consultation meetings.
- Performs related duties as required.
Additional Duties/Responsibilities
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge and skill in engineering and/or architecture theory and principles, project management, contract law, budget preparation and monitoring, asset management, life-cycle management, and residential or commercial construction, acquired through an en

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