Project Manager Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53323)

Description

Be the change you want to see in the City of Edmonton's mature neighbourhoods! We are seeking a Project Manager experienced in municipal roadway construction!

The Building Great Neighbourhoods Branch leads the process of integrating and leveraging a scope of work that maximizes the full potential for strong and sustainable neighbourhoods. We're at the heart of aligning and advancing multi-faceted neighbourhood renewal efforts with a focus on neighbourhood roadway reconstruction.

You will be accountable for the delivery phase, however, you will be fully engaged, supporting throughout the lifecycle of the project.

What will you do?:

Project Management and Execution:

• Manage the delivery of Neighbourhood Renewal projects including operational/strategic initiatives, resource and financial management

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams consisting of consultants, contractors, clients, and internal support staff

• Mentor and coach team members in a manner that fosters a culture of growth, development, and continuous improvement

• Manage, monitor and report project milestones through detailed plans and schedules, ensuring the project is on budget, on schedule, and within the defined scope and quality

• Review and approve payments to contractor based on contract specifications

• Manage the procurement and contract processes, including tender documents, review of proposals/bids, and make recommendations for acceptance

• Review drawings and specifications and prepare contract documents

• Develop detailed cost estimates based on sound technical knowledge and expertise

• Perform all activities related to thorough risk management for all projects

• Document all project activities in accordance with the Project Management methodology

• Perform warranty management and coordinate the resolution and correction of issues and deficiencies during the warranty phase

• Perform closing activities such as obtaining sign-off, conducting post project evaluations, and capturing lessons learned

Technical Support:

• Review the delivery of work performed by engineering consultants and contractors using technical expertise related to municipal roadway construction

• Ensure appropriate specifications and standards are used based on technical expertise related to municipal roadway construction

• Apply technical expertise to anticipate, identify and facilitate the resolution of issues that may impact the project

• Manage and coordinate the in-field roadway grade design and/or re-design that is completed by the project design team

• Provide technical knowledge and working experience related to constructability, risk assessment and value analysis issues

• Apply technical knowledge to identify, analyze and facilitate the resolution of technical issues on Neighbourhood Renewal projects

Public and Community Relations:

• Develop and steward relationships that support the success of the projects

• Develop and implement robust public engagement processes and activities, working in collaboration with Communications & Engagement

• Develop and implement communications plans, in collaboration with Communications & Engagement

• Respond and/or manage response to all project inquiries

• Chair and/or participate in liaison and steering committee meetings, site meetings and other project related meetings

• Contribute to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of project management processes and practices