Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Status
Regular Full-Time
Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months
Type of Position
a Replacement
Start Date
immediate
Salary
Annually
Salary Grade
$137,660.00 - $161,925.00
Department
York Region -> Public Works -> Capital Delivery (TRN)
Location
17250 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a project manager with experience in geotechnical and/or pavement engineering. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, is responsible for planning and implementing large, sensitive and complex capital projects as part of the 10-year Capital program; providing project management services for the design and construction of roads and bridges, in particular, providing geotechnical and/or pavement engineering expertise in support of various projects; representing the Branch on corporate initiatives and leading teams in Branch process management and initiatives
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Act as the Region's lead for the delivery of each capital project.
• Manage large, sensitive and complex projects including design, construction, and commissioning to ensure compliance with Region's requirements, timing and budget.
• Participate in branch planning and strategic initiatives for service improvements.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines and templates.
• Supervise and assign work, acts as the project lead for complex capital projects and initiatives.
• Identify self-training and development needs and participate in appropriate training programs.
• Conform to Quality control and Quality Assurance program for project management services.
• Conform to design guidelines for capital infrastructure and assist with the maintenance of the design standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Successful completion of a University Degree in, Engineering from an accredited university with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering, Pavement Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with the Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in any or all aspects of roads, pavements, asphalt quality assurance or related experience with demonstrated commitment to design quality and process as well as complex project management experience.
• A valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Leadership competencies including operating strategically, leveraging diversity and differences, customer focused, ensuring accountability, managing complex problems, financial management, employing interactive and effective communication, fostering collaborative relationships, cultivating engagement to drive vision and purpose, managing and developing talent, establishing and maintaining trust, displaying self-awareness, and demonstrating resiliency.
• Contemporary supervisory and human resource management skills, knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation, labour relations principles and practices and relevant employment legislation.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office applications in a Windows environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills to lead a project or work group, organize numerous tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate/facilitate and present information to varied audiences.
• Ability to apply sound customer service strategies and innovation in product delivery methods.
• Ability to identify areas for constructive change and communicate issues and potential solutions to management.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as required.
Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
35
Scheduled Shifts
Operational Hours
Close Date
November 24, 2026
# of Hires Needed
1
Union
Non Union Staff
Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.
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