Engineering Project Manager, Neighborhoods Infrastructure Delivery Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50911)

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. 

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will be responsible for:

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, stakeholders, 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 stakeholder relationships that support the success of the projects
• Implement robust public/stakeholder 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