Project Manager Fleet

**Division**:
Transportation

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.

Job Summary

Salary Pending Review

Reporting to the Associate Director of Transportation Integrated Services, the Project Manager, Fleet is responsible for managing and administering fleet capital and operating projects from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing, including build design, specifications, tendering, contract award, build, progress payments, completion of contract work and turn-over of completed works. Types of projects typically lead are vehicle and equipment replacements and new purchases and fleet operational infrastructure (e.g. paint booth, vehicle hoists, fuel pumps/tanks).

Education
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.

Knowledge
- 5+ years of project management experience in the areas of planning, design, and executing capital and/or operational projects (fleet or technology project experience is preferred).
- Demonstrated experience (3-5 years) in preparing and issuing requests for proposals, quotations, prequalification and tenders for the procurement of goods or services (including preparing specifications) and retention of consultant and contractor services.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodology based on PMI (or equivalent) project management techniques.
- Advanced knowledge, experience and skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel and Outlook) and MS Project.
- Working knowledge of vehicle and equipment design principles & guidelines and all applicable legislation and regulations (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, etc.), and applicable contract law.
- Completed or eligible to complete the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. If eligible, PMP certification must be completed within one (1) year from the date of hire.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plans, organizes, undertakes, and executes the delivery of fleet capital and operating projects, verify requirements and specifications with internal clients, consultants, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), suppliers, local area municipalities (joint tenders/bids)and other levels of government (60% of time)._
- Assigns work and provides direction on capital and operating** **projects, ensuring due diligence and regulatory compliance including providing direction to technical (in-house or contract) staff, consultants and contractors in studies, programs, and capital projects.
- Evaluates and analyzes proposals from consultants for purposes of retaining technical services, including feasibility studies, build requirements and contract administration.
- Manages contract preparation, administration, inspection, and quality assurance during construction phase of the project, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and negotiating changes to contracts.
- Develops project scope and terms of reference for planning and build requirements of capital and operating projects.
- Coordinates tender preparation, monitoring bid progress/status.
- Coordinates project execution, monitoring and controlling phases with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), suppliers, local area municipalities (joint tenders/bids)and other levels of government to administer and fully document all project activities.
- Manages project resources and schedule (including milestones) and identifies project risks and mitigation measures.
- Monitors and evaluates performance of suppliers, contractors, consultants and others a