Project Manager

**About the City of Hamilton** **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 #: 21055 Project Manager - Contract Operations Public Works Waste Management 100 King Street West NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 1041 Supv HOURS Of WORK: 40.00 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: Temporary (Up to 18 Months) Job Description ID #: 2852 **SUMMARY OF DUTIES** Reporting to the Manager of Waste Collections, the Project Manager, Contract Operations is responsible for administrating all aspects of contract support services associated with the development, coordination, administration, inspection, renewal, and maintenance of waste collection contracts. Accountable for ensuring that contracted activity within the Waste Collection section is delivered in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines through the effective and efficient use of financial and staff resources. Using a "best practices" approach, develop and deliver quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Implements strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency. **GENERAL DUTIES** Oversees in its entirety the contractual obligation of the City’s waste collection service contract by supervising and monitoring to ensure the program operates efficiently without interruption. Direct staff, contractors and consultants engaged in the operation, inspection, renewal and maintenance of the contracts to ensure compliance with municipal by-laws and policies, as well as Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Compliance Approval standards and environmental policies, objectives and targets. Recommends procedures; maintains control and monitoring of projects to ensure projects are completed within the required schedule, within the approved budget and spending authority including recommending for any required budget adjustments to the Manager. Controls, monitors and follows up on matter of concerns related to City property and equipment as mandated by this position. Develop, implement and evaluate area work plans, reporting on the section’s program, financial and contract performance against internal and external benchmarks. Design and implement strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of meeting community needs, based on research, demographics and trends. Interprets contracts, legislation, policies and procedures regulations, etc. and checks for adherence to standards of quality of the work. Responsible for the performance management of full time and part-time staff including motivation, supervision, interviewing, hiring, orientation, training, scheduling, performance evaluations and confidential matters. Assist to develop and clearly communicate operational and administrative expectations. Ensure that all direct report receive adequate and pertinent safety and technical training in order that work is performed in a safe and productive manner. Participate in review of activities and evaluates new equipment or system enhancements. Develops new plans of action and reviews the operations feasibility of plans proposed by others. Monitors works performed by contractors, consultants and staff, arbitrates problem areas, authority to impose Liquidated Damages, alters and/or negotiates amount payable for services rendered. Approves invoices for payment by Manager. Recommends contract extensions, terminations or alterations. Review and provide comments on reports, documents, policies, plans and procedures as prepared by staff, consultants and contractors for accuracy and approval. Assist to develops, initiate and maintain coordinated waste reduction programs that minimizes waste and maximizes revenue generation. Assist in the development and maintenance of information management systems to evaluate the section and system performance, to submit reports to Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on plans as legislated and as it relates to the responsibilities of this position. Write reports and/or articles, prepare and deliver presentations, facilitate meetings, and compose correspondence related to major responsibilities. Represent the City at various meetings with staff, public, contractors, operators, consultants, agencies and Ministry of the Environm