
Description
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 focused on and accountable for the delivery phase; however, you will be fully engaged, supporting throughout the lifecycle of the project. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.
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 the 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
Engineering
Review and approve 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 expert technical expertise related to municipal roadway construction
Apply technical expertise to anticipate, identify and resolve issues that may impact the project
Using expert knowledge, oversee roadway grade design and/or re-design to address unforeseen issues
Provide specialized engineering expertise related to constructability, risk assessment and value engineering issues
Apply engineering expertise to identify, analyze and resolve complex technical issues on Neighbourhood Renewal projects
Engagement/Communication
Develop and steward collaborator relationships that support the success of the projects
Implement robust public/collaborator engagement processes and communication plans
Respond and/or manage the response to all project inquiries in accordance with the Department and Branch processes
Chair and/or participate in steering committee meetings, site meetings and other project-related meetings
Perform other related duties and responsibilities
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