Location:
92 Churchill, Chatham, Ontario

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

Closing Date: October 29, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full time Project Manager, Operations in the Operations division. The Project Manager, Operations (Roads) is responsible for the planning, coordination, management, and delivery of projects, programs, and technical activities supporting the operation, maintenance, and management of the Municipality’s rights-of-way and linear infrastructure. The position manages projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, assessment, design, procurement, contract administration, construction, inspection, closeout, and transition to ongoing operations and maintenance. The position provides technical oversight and acts as a subject matter expert on municipal roads operations, municipal rights-of-way, and linear infrastructure, ensuring projects and activities align with applicable legislation, municipal standards and policies, strategic priorities, asset management objectives, and operational requirements. The position also provides oversight of the Municipality’s utility locate station code(s) and associated locate responsibilities. Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies. Manage the delivery of Roads Operations projects from inception to completion, including planning and scoping, design, approvals, budgeting, scheduling, construction, commissioning, and operationalizing infrastructure. Apply sound project management practices and methods to monitor projects and Key Performance Indicators, including oversight of project budgets, schedules, and scope.



Demonstrate strategic thinking and sound judgement to prioritize and organize various project phases in line with customer and Municipal requirements, reflecting Corporate priorities and risk management. Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical management and guidance on assigned projects, tasks, and deliverables, including assessing right-of-way needs, determining requirements, and developing and informing solutions. Prepare technical reports and prepare and review preliminary and detailed designs for a variety of civil and linear infrastructure projects, including storm sewers, roadside drainage works, streetlighting projects, traffic signal installations, pavement, curb and gutter, and other tasks as assigned. Prepare project estimates, local improvement assessments, and project schedules. Prepare technical specifications and reports, including contract documentation for the procurement of tender and proposal bids. Procure and manage engineers and other consultants throughout the design and construction of projects using procurement processes in accordance with the Corporate Purchasing Policy. Oversee project construction and manage project closeout and commissioning/operational assumption of infrastructure, including managing and coordinating field inspections, undertaking construction site inspection and contract administration or overseeing these activities when performed by consultants, preparing payment certificates,



and ensuring quality control on assigned projects. Use criteria under Provincial Acts, Statutes, and Procedures for obtaining project approvals. Manage and provide technical oversight of the Municipality’s obligations under the Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS) for Municipal Highways, including the development, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of inspection, maintenance, and response activities to support regulatory compliance and established levels of service. Manage and provide oversight of the Municipality’s utility locate station code(s) and associated locate responsibilities, including applicable regulatory requirements, operational procedures, service delivery, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Work directly with the Sign Shop and Roads Operations divisions to identify operational and infrastructure needs, develop and implement solutions, coordinate projects and programs, and provide technical guidance to support service delivery, regulatory compliance, and the effective maintenance of municipal road infrastructure. Assist the department and division with developing multi-year budget plans and forecasts, including lifecycle, operating, and capital budgets, and the preparation of project cost estimates. Assist in the development, implementation, and updating of operational policies, procedures, standards, and By-Laws for the Operations Division. Collaborate and build connections with internal departments and external agencies and act as a liaison, negotiator, and facilitator, working in tandem with other Municipal departments to ensure project delivery aligns with internal customer and Municipal needs, as well as applicable Municipality and community pla

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