Req ID: 28380
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 08/16/2026

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is advancing on its strategic goal of becoming a transit-oriented City. With approved capital funding, the Rapid Transit Program Office within Transportation and Works Department is looking for up to two (2) Capital Project Managers. Your role will be to take the lead in delivering and managing Rapid Transit project(s). The qualities that you bring to the position must include strong project management, stakeholder relations, vendor management, procurement, design and technical knowledge, communication and contract administration skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Rapid Transit Program Office was established to maintain a continuous pipeline of rapid transit projects, guiding them through planning, environmental assessment, preliminary and detailed design, and construction, supported by a team of subject-matter experts across disciplines. Under the direction of RTPO Management, the role is accountable for:

• Leading and administering design reviews, construction oversight, commissioning and handover reviews and processes for RTPO projects.
• Providing oversight of third party activities such as early work utility relocations, land acquisition, and, permit reviews and issuance on behalf of the City.
• Ensuring 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensuring that project deliverables are achieved and provide professional and technical advise to address issues and move projects forward.
• Reviewing technical reports, drawings, studies and written comments by all stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with City interests, standards and policies.
• Preparing technical and corporate reports to Council and working with communication team in responding to various requests for information from citizens, staff and members of Council.
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the design and construction of municipal works, contract administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with PEO an asset.
• PMP designation an asset.
• 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, government-related agencies, the public and community groups.
• Leadership competencies include strategic agility, business acumen, communication and relationship building, developing culture and people and driving change.
• Must have the ability to travel between various sites and facilities located across the City of Mississauga.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 117,544.00 - $ 156,728.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Multiple Work Locations - Including On-Site Reviews (Primary Work Location: Semenyk Court)
Hybrid Workplace
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Rapid Transit Program Office , Rapid Transit LRT
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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