Project Manager Ii

**Marketing Statement**:
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**Responsibilities**:
PRIMARY PURPOSE

Plans, manages, executes and controls one or multiple assigned infrastructure and engineering projects involving larger scope, risk, impact and sensitivity. Ensures the successful delivery according to Enterprise engineering project management standards, governance and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plans, manages, executes, and controls all aspects of assigned capital projects involving larger scope, risk, impact and sensitivity, in alignment with the divisional strategy and departmental objectives.

Leads the strategic planning of assigned capital projects, including defining the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management; creating business cases/justifications and work plans, determining the objectives and measurements, determining the budget, resources, and stakeholders; setting up the project schedule and reviewing plans.

Manages and monitors assigned projects through implementation, including executing the project according to the project plan; creating project management records and documentations; monitoring the project progress and financial status of the project. Anticipates and proactively manages change throughout the project life cycle.

Prepares contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFP) and tender documents for projects, including terms and conditions, scope of work definition, technical requirements, project specific requirements and project schedule constraints.

Presents and reports the project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and key project metrics to the senior leadership team. Provides suggestions and recommendations to the senior leadership team on risk management and project delivery.

Manages cross functional project teams and stakeholders across the enterprise. Develops and maintains a respectful and productive relationship with all stakeholders. Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors to seamlessly execute projects.

Provides expert advice and recommendations on engineering project management standards, governance and procedures to continuously improve the enterprise project management practices.

Provides technical guidance to Project Managers at lower levels.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The competencies for this position would typically be acquired through completion of a university degree in Engineering and/or Business. A PMP certification is required. Requires seven (7) years of previous experience in engineering project management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management.

Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve critical and high impact issues.

Advanced time management and organization skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.

Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

**Other Information**:

- Experience in architecture and knowledge in transit facility planning, design and implementation is an asset
- Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, construction methods, and local applicable building codes
- Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of project management as it relates to transit facility projects
- Sound knowledge of plans, products, roles and responsibilities of government agencies, NGOs and associations
- Advanced knowledge and experience in managing and coordinating multi-discipline design consultant teams
- Knowledgeable on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in transit design, project management and architecture.
- Strong analytical skills including the ability to identify and assess the impacts of project-related risks and opportunities in an integrated, multi-disciplinary design environment
- Strong written, oral and visual communication skills including the ability to compose and deliver