Project Manager, Rail Systems

JOB SUMMARY

The Rail Construction Program is providing oversight to Stage 2 of the City of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit program: Confederation Line extension East and West, by East West Connectors, and Trillium Line Extension by TNext. The Rail Construction Program is responsible to ensure that all Project Agreement requirements are delivered and that all City Departments meet their responsibilities in preparation for start of service. These are technically challenging and complex projects requiring rapid problem resolution combined with a focus on the long-term operability and maintainability of the system.

The Systems Branch is seeking a Project Manager to assist with oversight of the Rail infrastructure (Mechanical and Electrical, Fire systems) elements of primarily Confederation Line extension East and West projects. Working with specialists and experts, the Project Manager will ensure compliance with the Project Agreements and the achievement of key RCP stakeholders’ expectations. The Project Manager will attend coordination meetings such as Testing and Commissioning and Fire and Life, Communication Systems Working Groups, and ensure that action is taken to identify and/or resolve any issues to the scope of work. 

The Project Manager provides technical expertise and knowledge of the operational and technical needs of the departmental clients through all phases of project delivery/lifecycle. The incumbent participates in project identification/scoping, prioritization, planning, scheduling, risk management, change management, monitoring, tracking and reporting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Engineering or Applied Science or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure, including a minimum of 3 years of project management experience

KNOWLEDGE

• Engineering planning, design, operations and construction/rehabilitation of municipal structures, infrastructure and utilities 
• Related federal, provincial and engineering legislation, regulations, standards, codes and by-laws pertaining to environmental impact assessment, building, fire, health and safety, construction
• Processes for conducting and analysing environmental impact assessments
• Principles of project management, including cost containment/control and reporting
• Process for developing Request for Qualifications & Requests for Proposals, including acceptance, review and selection of consulting engineers
• Processes for tendering and contracting work
• Computer applications in an engineering environment pertaining to municipal design, project management, spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail and use of the Intra-Internets
• Protocols for responding to senior management/councillor inquiries, conducting public consultation and preparing reports, briefing notes and other communiqués 
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Manage multiple projects and bring the projects to completion according to schedule and within budget
• Manage activities of technical staff, consultants, contractors, and co-ordinate activities with other levels of governments and external agencies/utilities
• Prepare formal RFQ’s and RFP’s; review, analyze and recommend acceptance of proposals from consulting engineering firms
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to internal councillor inquiries and inquiries/complaints from the general public and to present technical material in formats conducive to various audiences
• Identify and recommend the solutions to health and safety issues and problems to ensure the safety of employees and contractors and to mitigate loss/project downtime
• Thorough, self-motivated and reliable
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Exhibit tact, discretion and sound judgment
• Able to deal with contentious issues and situations
• Analytical
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills
• Team player
• Leadership, initiative, motivation and creativity
• Flexible and able to deal with elected officials, representatives from all levels of government, the public, consultants/contractors