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OverviewThe Town of Hay River invites applications for a Civil Infrastructure Project Manager. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services, this position plans and delivers municipal infrastructure projects, serving as the main point of contact for planning, delivery, coordination and administration. Projects may be completed through external consultants and contractors or in-house resources, with multiple capital projects and project teams managed concurrently. The role supports advancing the yearly Capital Program and will manage municipal infrastructure projects across sanitary, water, drainage, transportation, buildings/facilities and parks using current project management standards and best practices.Job SummaryReporting to the Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services, this position acts as the Town of Hay Rivers project manager for planning and delivering municipal infrastructure projects. It involves coordinating all aspects of each project, from scoping to contract administration, and delivering through external consultants, contractors, and internal resources as required by the project scope.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Coordination This includes but is not limited to:Coordinates infrastructure projects including scope definition, cost estimation, stakeholder engagement, public consultation, tendering, construction oversight, and project closeout;Coordinates implementation of infrastructure projects with other Town divisions and departments;Provides timely information to the Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services to keep projects on schedule and on budget or adjust as needed;Works with the project team and Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services to resolve contract disputes;Coordinates with grant administrators to meet grant funding requirements.Technical Oversight This includes but is not limited to:Develops terms of reference for infrastructure projects, reviews consultants designs, plans, tender packages, reports and monitors consultants performance on behalf of the Town;Develops scopes of work for procurement of professional services and construction services, including EOIs, RFPs, RFQs and Tender Documents;Provides infrastructure expertise for project scoping and provides recommendations for studies related to area and regional servicing;Investigates, researches, and prepares reports on technical issues; andActs as Inspector and/or Contract Administrator for construction projects; conducts meetings, corresponds with contractors, and supports dispute resolution. Reviews construction drawings and specifications.Financial Management This includes but is not limited to:Assists with the development and management of project budgets from initiation through design, construction, and closure;Reviews and authorizes/validates payments to external service providers and suppliers; andPrepares project spend forecasts for the annual Capital Budget and variance reporting.Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement This includes but is not limited to:Ensures infrastructure projects adhere to government, utility, indigenous, and corporate regulations, standards, legislation, and approvals. Coordinates and consults with agencies to secure project approvals;Develops and maintains external contacts with contractors, suppliers, distributors, regulatory agencies, private organizations, and utility groups on matters relating to municipal projects and industry practice; andMeets with developers, contractors, managers, staff, and the public to discuss projects and provide direction and recommendations in accordance with Town standards and requirements for infrastructure projects.Quality Assurance & Safety This includes but is not limited to:Performs field inspections of constructed works for quality assurance with Town requirements;Ensures staff and contractors comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Towns Health and Safety Management System; andAccepts contractor completed works on behalf of the Town, including walkthroughs, warranty inspections, and deficiency lists.Data & Asset Management This includes but is not limited to:Assists in the development and maintenance of infrastructure databases and coordinates technical data gathering, infrastructure inspections, and evaluations including the reviewing and updating of GIS and asset management files and as-built drawings.Reporting & Communication This includes but is not limited to:Conducts a post-project review to evaluate success and identify areas for improvement; andWrites reports for Senior Management and Council as required.Performs other related duties as required.Knowledge and SkillsThe following knowledge and skills are required for an individual to be able to perform the duties of this position:Education and ExperienceDiploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent in related fields;A project management professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is required;Minimum 3 years' experience in municipal infrastructure which could include one or several of the following: sanitary collection, treatment and disposal, water distribution, drainage, transportation, buildings/facilities and parks infrastructure; andJob Knowledge RequirementsKnowledge of design and project management concepts related to municipal engineering and construction and stakeholder engagement in the delivery of infrastructure projects;Comprehensive knowledge of municipal, territorial, and federal regulations related to land and infrastructure development;Working knowledge of NWT safety requirements and responsibilities applicable to owners and prime contractors in municipal construction projects; andExperience with or interpretation of the output from computer modelling software in a sanitary or drainage application.Technical Skills & AbilitiesAbility to manage several projects simultaneously, of considerable scope and complexity, on time and within budget.Ability to edit engineering drawings and graphics using computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Civil 3D or equivalent) methods, as required.Good analytical problem-solving skills.Good organizational and planning skills.Interpersonal SkillsWell-developed professional oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with others.Positions SupervisedThis position does not supervise any staffed positions.Working ConditionsPhysical Demands: At times, the Civil Infrastructure Managers duties will require visits to the work site. The incumbent will have to work in all weather and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.Environmental Conditions: There are no unusual environmental demands with this position.Sensory Demands: Work requires standard use of a computer with visual concentration required.Mental Demands: May have many projects on the go at any one time. This can create stress as well as challenges to multi-tasking and concurrent project management requirements.Conditions of EmploymentMust have a satisfactory criminal record check.Valid Class 5 drivers license. #J-18808-Ljbffr