Description
Department mission
Ensure the durability and functionality of all infrastructure, equipment and public buildings with a view to sustainable development and improving residents’ quality of life.Responsibilities and goals
Reporting to the Assistant Director – Territory Management, the incumbent in the position of Project Manager – Municipal Infrastructures oversees the activities of his or her unit in terms of design and supervision of construction work, as well as project quality control, contract administration and management of corporate payments.The incumbent’s main responsibilities are as follows:
- Supervise the design, monitoring and implementation of construction projects in municipal infrastructure, parks and special projects under his or her responsibility;
- Supervise, oversee and monitor the execution and progress of contracts awarded to private engineering firms and recommend the approval of project expenditures;
- Supervise the assignment and interventions of his or her work teams based on the agreements and standards in effect;
- Negotiate agreements on behalf of the City in areas falling within his or her responsibilities and field of expertise;
- Develop cost-effective means and methods to achieve the objectives set by integrating the contingencies required in order to deal with unforeseen events that could affect the costs incurred;
- Serve as an expert in civil engineering and construction for his or her unit;
- Represent the City in its relations with various stakeholders;
- Evaluate the performance and development needs of his or her employees;
- Perform all other related tasks.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or in a field deemed relevant to the position;
- Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec;
- Have 3 to 5 years of experience with similar duties;
- Experience in construction site supervision;
- Having municipal experience is an asset;
- Must have sufficient knowledge of French and English in order to effectively participate in a conversation and at various meetings or working committees;
- Be able to write texts or reports adequately in French or in English.
- Teamwork and ability to motivate others
- Ability to manage human, financial and material resources
- Master project management
- Problem resolution
- Autonomy
- Ability to negotiate
