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Program Manager, Public Works
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Fort McMurray, CAN
Manager
Onsite
Discovered Yesterday
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the delivery of Public Works programming and related projects through program planning, development, and monitoring; risk mitigation; and budget management. Ensure all projects and programs are developed according to organization policies, legislation, industry standards, and best practices, while supporting effective service delivery . Accompany subject matter experts in office and field environments to document and understand practices necessary for documentation development. Analyze and develop strategies, tools, processes, and procedures to ensure all projects and programs are developed according to legislation, industry standards, and best practices, promoting continuous improvement. Manage operational support related to Public Works programs and projects and address program service delivery . Analyze, evaluate, formulate, and enhance Public Works programming to ensure alignment with the Municipality’s strategic goals at the departmental and organizational level. Plan and design the scope of program and its individual projects, develop detailed project plans, closely monitor contractors and construction sites. Prepare monthly progress reports for senior leadership. Engage and collaborate with leadership, operations, and other internal and external stakeholders as required. Compile and produce manuals, procedures, plans, standards, and other related documents, as necessary. Assist in developing and maintaining controlled documentation access points for standards, procedures, Emergency Response Plans (ERP), and other documents within Public Works. Assist capital and operations program delivery team with direct involvement in construction meetings and planning. Provide advice with questions or work compliance concerns raised before, during, or after projects. Prepare, review, and approve contract documentation, RFP information, and project specifications. Review construction schedules and provide timely feedback to contractors and consultants to avoid any discrepancies between the specifications and the actual work completed. Report all anticipated deviations to the project and management team. Assist in developing and promoting Public Works templates, best practices, and policies. Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Ability to prioritize workflow, manage projects, and complete time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced project environment. Strong organizational and planning skills, with a demonstrated ability to use innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and simultaneous demands. Demonstrated knowledge of financial and budgeting processes, ideally in a public-sector environment. Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to understand and interpret technical data, plans, reports, engineering drawings, and safety requirements. Strong communication skills, with the ability to gather information, prepare and deliver a variety of documentation and reports, and deliver presentations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, employees, and external contacts; interacts in a manner that builds trust, credibility, and rapport. Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the capability to provide project management and oversight for program service and delivery. Knowledge of local government operations, including policy development and decision-making processes. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholder groups such as industry, government, Indigenous groups, and members of the public. A continuous improvement attitude and ability to seek greater knowledge and understanding of the systems, processes, and hazards in the workplace. Ability to operate within a politically sensitive environment and deal with confidential and potentially sensitive issues. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Visio, and Outlook). EDUCATION: Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Sciences, Public Administration, Business Communications, or other Parks and Roads related program is required. A Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or a Program Management Professional (PgMP) designation, or a willingness to obtain, is preferred.
- SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Ability to prioritize workflow, manage projects, and complete time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced project environment.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with a demonstrated ability to use innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and simultaneous demands.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial and budgeting processes, ideally in a public-sector environment.
- Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to understand and interpret technical data, plans, reports, engineering drawings, and safety requirements.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to gather information, prepare and deliver a variety of documentation and reports, and deliver presentations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, employees, and external contacts; interacts in a manner that builds trust, credibility, and rapport.
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the capability to provide project management and oversight for program service and delivery.
- Knowledge of local government operations, including policy development and decision-making processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholder groups such as industry, government, Indigenous groups, and members of the public.
- A continuous improvement attitude and ability to seek greater knowledge and understanding of the systems, processes, and hazards in the workplace.
- Ability to operate within a politically sensitive environment and deal with confidential and potentially sensitive issues.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Visio, and Outlook).
- EDUCATION: Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Sciences, Public Administration, Business Communications, or other Parks and Roads related program is required.
- Seven (7) years of progressive experience in maintenance and/or operations coordination or project management is required. Experience to include identifying project scope, managing project schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. Experience in documentation development and updates, including operations training programs is asset. Experience working in a construction environment including operations and/or maintenance activities considered an asset. Experience in change management and document control programs is considered an asset. Experience working in a public-sector or municipal environment with unionized and non-unionized employees considered an asset. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance. A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as the incumbent may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use. WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily based out of an office environment; however, travel with the region will be required, including field inspections and visits. Work may require accessing construction work sites, sometimes in all weather conditions. The incumbent will be expected to attend meetings, events, and public engagements, sometimes outside of regular working hours. Due to the nature of the position, this role may have contact with upset or disagreeable persons. SAFETY: As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor. To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or a Program Management Professional (PgMP) designation, or a willingness to obtain, is preferred.
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