Manager, Capital Project

The City of Mississauga is advancing on its strategic goal of becoming a transit-oriented City. With approved capital funding, the Transportation and Works Department is looking for one (1) Capital Project Manager for our Rapid Transit Program Office. Your role will be to take the lead in delivering Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project(s). The qualities that you bring to the position is strong project management, vendor management, and procurement, design, communication and contract administration skills.

Under the direction of the Manager, Rapid Transit (BRT) Office, the role is accountable for:

• Leading and administering Detail Design, tendering and construction for Lakeshore BRT project as well as planning and optioneering for Lakeshore corridor
• Leading Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design study for Downtown Mobility and Transitway Connection project
• Providing oversight of third party activities such as early work utility relocations, land acquisition, and permit
• Managing project consultants, contractors, vendors, project teams, related meetings and project budgets
• Coordinating inputs and feedbacks from various internal/external subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Insuring coordinated and consistent reporting of issues and communications at all levels and with large and complex sets of stakeholders and constituencies, including government-related agencies, City departments and external consultants
• Coordinating and supervising of all stages of work to ensure contract documents are compiled accurately through sound instruction and direction to staff
• Assisting in project control activities such as risk, cost, schedule and document management
• Preparing technical and corporate reports to Council and working with communication team in responding to various request for information from citizens, staff and members of Council
• Performing any other duties as assigned

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with PEO
• PMP designation an asset
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in the design and construction of municipal works and contract administration
• Experience with BRT and/or LRT preferred
• Strong project management and contract administration skills as demonstrated through experience working successfully with contractors and consultants
• Experience with direct supervision of staff assigned on a project basis
• Strong team player with an understanding of new construction techniques and developing industry trends
• Strong negotiation and facilitation skills with the ability to find collaborative solutions
• Demonstrated judgement and decision making skills with the ability to determine an effective course of action that drives progression
• Strong strategic and analytical skills balanced with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
• Exceptional written, verbal and team communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and execute projects utilizing sound project management principles, practices and theories
• Tact and diplomacy to deal with internal and external stakeholders including members of Council, the public and community groups
• Leadership competencies include strategic agility, business acumen, communication and relationship building, developing culture and people and driving change
• Valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.