Project Manager, Capital Delivery

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 48 - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Annually - Salary Grade - $110,068.00 - $125,003.00 - Department - York Region -> Corporate Services -> Property Services - Location Property Services-Ops & Maint. - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce** - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Manager, Capital Delivery, is responsible for coordinating the implementation of capital projects for facilities owned and managed by the Region; supervising a technical team in the design, planning and contract management of all capital facility and multi-residential housing construction projects; providing technical consulting advice, ensuring compliance with legislation, contributing to annual plans and policies and conducting research on industry trends and equipment; acting as liaison between contractors, consultants, other project leaders and the Region to ensure that all aspects of these projects are performed effectively, including financial tracking and control. **WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING** - Acts as the Region’s lead on managing capital works construction projects and contracts for Regional properties, as assigned. - Obtains approvals from outside agencies for capital works construction projects and prepares reports required for the Manager; obtains input and requirements from other Regional Branches for the design of the assigned Regional capital projects. - Prepares detailed estimates of project costs and participates in the preparation of annual budget. - Participates in the public tendering process for work as it relates to site development; provides technical expertise and ensures compliance with appropriate legislation, Regional policies, approved plans, specification and drawings. - Monitors and prepares reports on potential over/under expenditures, as well as recommendations for preferred course of action. - Participates in the development of the annual and multi-year building capital plan by assisting in the analysis of planned capital works projects, inspecting applicable buildings and systems, evaluating cost estimates and conducting research on the latest trends and equipment in the industry. - Supervises staff, including recruitment, selection, hiring, scheduling, assigning and monitoring work, determining training and development needs, coaching and mentoring, conducting performance appraisals and determining/recommending disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with collective agreements, Regional policies and practices. - Ensures that operating staff work in a safe manner and utilize all required health and safety equipment and protective devices and follow all measures and pro