Manager, Major Projects

One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

**City of Delta**
***Manager, Major Projects**:
The Manager, Major Projects leads a team of professionals that is responsible for planning, design, construction and completion of facility and parks capital projects. Reporting to the Director, Facilities and Major Projects, this position is a key member of the Facilities and Major Project’s team, ensuring Department operational plans are aligned with Council priorities and achieved in an effective manner.

**Duties include**:

- Provide overall leadership and guidance to the major projects team to ensure the effective delivery of major capital projects within budget, on-time and in an effective manner
- Determine team organizational structure and financial resources required to execute capital projects
- Oversee the portfolio of capital projects including, assigning staff to projects, monitoring progress, providing project status updates and ensuring projects are delivered to the expected standard.
- Collaborate with the Department management team in the prioritization of capital projects and establishment of long-term facility capital plans
- Using seasoned communication skills prepare verbal and written reports including Council reports, project updates and briefings, in a concise and clear manner
- Ensure effective relationship management practices are used to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with client departments, ensuring projects are defined and delivered to meet client needs
- Working with the Communications and Engagement team, ensure effective consultation and communication of projects with key community partners and the general public
- Using superior problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve major challenges on capital projects
- Drawing on industry’s best practices, establish and maintain consistent project management and business practices to efficiently deliver capital projects

**Required Qualifications**
- University degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business or related diploma supplemented with equivalent experience
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng), Professional Architect (AIBC), Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or similar designation
- Minimum 10 years related experience, including a combination of engineering, construction and project management experience in medium and large sized building construction, renovation, and maintenance projects, preferably in municipal or public sector environment
- Additional training in project management, PMP certification considered an asset
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and familiarity with MS Project
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a minimum of 3 years formally supervising staff
- Demonstrated public speaking success, communicating professionally and interacting tactfully in public and high
- profile situations
- Consideration will be provided for those with an equivalent combination of training and experience
- A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license is required

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 5 years or more