Project Manager Parks and Cemeteries Operations

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**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 19893

Project Manager Parks and Cemeteries Operations
Public Works
Environmental Services
100 King Street West

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 1041 Supv

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: 5
- SALARY/HOUR: $45.933 - $51.037 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Full-Time Temporary [18 Months]

Job Description ID #: A7754

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reports to the Senior Project Manager - Parks and Cemeteries Operations. Provides leadership to a multi-functional work group engaged in the coordination and implementation of Parks and Cemeteries related programs, projects and improvements affecting Parks and Cemeteries infrastructure, the public, internal clients and external customers.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Uses a best practices approach to supervise employees, contractors, consultants, programs and projects related to the maintenance of parks and cemeteries operational services and special projects by ensuring effective and efficient use of staff, financial and equipment resources.

Ensures customer focused, high quality and timely delivery of services in compliance with Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation and guidelines and approved budgets, contracts and policies and to ensure balanced service/price/quality.

Prepares tenders, quotations and implementation strategies for parks and cemeteries programs and special projects. Evaluates issues and prepares estimates for parks and cemeteries repairs and special projects. Implements and monitors regular maintenance inspection programs.

Manages maintenance, budgets, and work order tracking related to parks and cemeteries programs and projects including procurement of materials, equipment and services required to support staffing and meet delivery objectives as appropriate. Oversees and monitors related contracts/contractors and consultants including arranging for field and laboratory testing of materials, implementing a performance appraisal system and associated contractor/consultant project or construction contract reviews. Ensures projects are completed within the required construction/maintenance schedule and budget. Makes recommendations on budget adjustments as required, recommends approval of progress payments and final contract payments. Commissions maintenance/construction related projects and recommends acceptance of substantial and total project completion.

Provides day to day leadership, coaching, motivation and direction to subordinate staff/contractors/consultants including scheduling, coordination, supervision and guidance as appropriate. Builds and encourages employee/contractor/consultant commitment to customer service and a high level of performance in all areas of service delivery. Develops and empowers staff through delegation of responsibilities and accountabilities, through regular coaching and feedback and by providing development opportunities and technical direction as appropriate.

Implements new/revised strategies, policies/procedures, etc. and monitors outcomes. Recommends and implements performance standards, training requirements and work procedures. Sets above average standards and leads by example.

Uses performance standards, specifications, work programs and procedures to ensure effective cost control of allocated capital and current budgets. Ensures the documentation of work/project activities through completion of work orders, reports, time cards, absentee forms, vacation scheduling, and daily entry of activities, work schedules and progress.

Ensures that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, material and/or procedures required. Ensures that all employees/contractors/consultants perform work in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation and other mandated requirements and initiates/recommends corrective action as appropriate.

Develops and maintains relationships w