Senior Project Manager Structures

Position Summary Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work from home arrangement. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!Reporting to the Manager of Design in Engineering Services, the Senior Project Manager - Structures is responsible to manage a variety of small to large multi-disciplined capital projects from budget estimates, planning, procurement, design and construction through to completion. The Senior Project Manager - Structures facilitates the project management of capital projects, primarily in structural bridge and transportation structures, of municipal infrastructure projects with effective leadership working with a diverse team of professionals.Duties include, but not limited to:Highly developed project management skills in collaboration with proven leadership skills in delivering the capital works projects in structural bridge and transportation structures within a team environment.Strong technical knowledge in the planning, design, construction and operation of structural bridge and transportation structures projects of municipal infrastructure and related functions.Proven problem solving and decision-making skills with strong engineering principals when providing engineering advice and recommendations.Develop and monitor project schedules, financials and negotiate project changes and claims while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project.A high level of integrity, as an effective leader, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.A strong awareness of municipal government and of pertinent legislation, standards, regulations and policies within local, provincial and federal governments.Liaise with governing and approval agencies, stakeholders, developers, consultants, contractors, internal staff and external agencies.Leads by example with a strong ability to support, coach and mentor staff within a multi-functional and collaborative team environment.Competent in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc. Qualifications Four year University degree in Engineering (Structural or Civil preferred).Professional Engineer Designation in Ontario or eligible for designation in Ontario.Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate is an asset.Five (5) years plus of relevant experience within the design and project management of structural bridge and transportation structures within municipal infrastructure. As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required. What We Offer The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the City of Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it's important to offer a competitive total rewards package. Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness and work life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us, you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us. Learn more about working for the City of Brantford