Opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct future development by working with the City Engineer in completion of Development Charges Background Studies, Secondary Studies and Municipal Class Environmental Assessments necessary to facilitate expansion and development to meet the needs of anticipated future growth.

2. Oversee development by reviewing and approving of Draft Plan of Subdivision applications and work with Developers and other government agencies to ensure that proposed development meets engineering standards and provides logical and planned growth. Liaison with County of Oxford PW Staff as necessary to ensure adequate servicing to accommodate growth and efficient timing of projects.

3. Responsible for the completion of special projects, prepare capital budgets for various growth-related city projects such as city developed industrial parks for approval by City Engineer and CAO, responsible to act as Project Manager and Construction Administrator to oversee growth and development projects from initial design to construction completion.

4. Responsible for developing capital budgets for streetlights, former landfill properties/methane collection systems and SWM facilities. Working with Asset Manager to develop annual and long-term maintenance and capital program and budget accordingly. Writing RFPs for completion of Council approved projects. Overseeing and mentoring the Development Engineer in the management of these capital projects.

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Project Manager, Development Engineering, to join our rapidly growing team.

Reporting to the Manager, Development Engineering, this position is involved in all aspects of the review of materials in support of development applications. This would include commenting on Site Plan, Subdivision, Official Plan Amendments (OPA’s), Zoning By-Law Amendments (ZBA’s), Draft Plan of Subdivisions, Draft Plan Conditions, Building Permit circulations, and Committee of Adjustment applications, from commencement of project/proposal to final completion. Field inspection duties are required for Site Plan and Subdivision development projects. There is an expectation to cross-train and provide support to the Capital Engineering Branch.

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Delivery, is responsible for planning and implementing capital projects as part of the 10-year Capital program and for providing project management services for environmental assessments and for the design and construction of roads, bridges and storm sewers. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Act as the Region’s lead for the delivery of each capital project.
• Manage projects including Class Environmental Assessments (Class EA), design, construction, and commissioning to ensure compliance with Region’s requirements, timing and budget.
• Prepare detailed estimates of project costs and assist with capital forecasts and reports.
• Participate in branch planning and strategic initiatives for service improvements.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines and templates.
• Assist with the preparation of the 10-year capital plan.
• Supervise and assign work, act as the project lead for complex capital projects.
• Identify self-training and development needs and participate in appropriate training programs.
• Ensure that work is undertaken in a safe manner, utilizing all protective devices, and following all measures and procedures as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regional Policy.
• Conform to Quality Control and Quality Assurance program for project management services.
• Conform to design guidelines for capital infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to Region’s policies, guidelines and by-laws.
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including public, Council, developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, other municipalities and Region staff.
• Pro-actively develop relationships with stakeholders including the consultant industry.
• Participate in Corporate, Departmental or Branch management initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet Branch and Department objectives.