MINJobs posting: Facilities Project Manager - Capital Projects
May 9, 2025
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Facilities Project Manager - Capital Projects

Organization:
Dufferin County
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
May 23, 2025 before 16:30
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Facilities maintenance / development
Description
What you’ll do

  • Regularly visit construction/work sites to assess quality of work and progress of work and liaise with Contract Administration staff to inform subsequent
  • Undertake Contract Administration duties related to Capital works projects to ensure all work is completed in accordance with the project standards and specifications.
  • Perform all work and negotiations related to payment certificates, change orders, and certificates of substantial completion relating to Capital Works projects.
  • Provide direction to contractors, consultants, the public, and other Facilities/Environmental Services staff on construction-related work and take appropriate action to resolve problems or concerns.
  • Review project related invoices and payments and project related expenditures against budgets for assigned projects.
  • Coordinate the development of engineering designs and Capital Works construction contracts.
  • Develop project scope and related cost estimates to inform Divisional budgets.
  • Assist the Facilities/Environmental Services leadership staff to effectively plan and execute Capital projects from the preliminary design stage to final assumption by the County.
  • Secure approvals from Conservations Authorities, Ministries, Provincial, Federal, etc. to enable assigned projects to proceed.
  • Provide direction to consultants in the preparation of specifications and tender documents; edits reports and project documents for approved projects.
  • Act as liaison and point of contact with all key project specific stakeholders including other internal County Departments, external municipal personnel, permitting agencies, etc.
  • Assist in the development of best practices, policies and procedures by soliciting feedback and suggestions from staff.
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

What you’ll bring

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in a Construction Management related program
  • Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
  • Five (5) years experience in a municipal public works and/or facilities management department or related environment.
  • Two (2) years project coordination and project management experience in the areas of building construction including the on-site experience in the management of new construction and the restoration of existing assets, as well as experience and knowledge with construction contract administration.
  • Two (2) years experience in a supervisory role
  • Experience reading and interpreting site plans, engineering design plans, and structural drawings and specifications.
  • The ability to effectively plan and execute construction projects from initial project planning stages through to final assumption by the County.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required.

 

Salary & Benefits

What we can offer YOU!

  • A competitive hourly wage ranging between $49.78 – $58.24 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid)
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • Enrolment in our comprehensive health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan
  • Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
  • Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Contact
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