Overview
Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Water Management Jobs in Oakville, Canada at Halton Region
Position: Project Manager I
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2
SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team toward the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!
As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements, including flexibility and improved work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for the Hybrid Work Program, with a minimum requirement of three (3) days per week onsite.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Project Advisor, Plant Capital and Engineering, this role is responsible for delivery of water and wastewater capital projects, ensuring engineering and construction projects are delivered on schedule and on budget.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver capital Water and Wastewater treatment projects including SCADA under the direction of the Senior Project Advisor, Plant Capital & Engineering.
- Provide project administration support to other Project Managers and Senior Project Advisors.
- Liaise with Asset Planning, SCADA, Plant Operations and Maintenance Staff to define project requirements and implementation timelines.
- Implement and provide project management through budget definition and planning, design, construction and commissioning stages.
- Responsible for detailed project planning and business case development, including trade-offs for scope, schedule and cost definition.
- Applies the Region’s risk based asset management program for project prioritization.
- Prepares Terms of Reference and evaluates proposals for engaging consultants in engineering projects. Arranges and administers Consultant Agreements and provides all necessary directions and supervision to ensure compliance with Halton requirements.
- Ensures projects are designed and constructed according to engineering best practices and Health and Safety Regulations for non-development and development projects.
- Exercises effective cost and schedule controls of projects.
- Liaises with Municipal, Provincial and Federal Agencies to obtain all necessary approvals and permits for the implementation of projects. Knowledge of applicable legislation (Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, American Water Works Association Standards, Construction Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act).
- Negotiates and resolves claims and disputes from contractors and other outside service providers.
- Ensures that all services to the residents and businesses of Halton are delivered in keeping with Halton’s commitment to excellence in customer service by consistently demonstrating, supporting and developing these skills in sectional staff.
- Provides specific and broad advice and guidance to the Public Work’s Senior Management Team to support delivery of key strategic projects.
- Provides engineering support to Water and Wastewater Operations and Maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Applied Sciences or related discipline.
- Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) registration with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians (OACETT) or a Professional Engineering (P.Eng.).
- Should have a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience supporting and managing…
Title: Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Water Management
Company: Halton Region
Location: Oakville, Canada
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