Future Opportunities - Transportation Project Manager (Infrastructure Programming and Asset Management)

Future Opportunities - Transportation Project Manager (Infrastructure Programming and Asset Management)

Status: We are currently accepting resumes for potential future project manager positions. Qualified candidate resumes will be maintained on file with the potential for future consideration based on emerging needs and organizational requirements.

Salary range: $103,177 - $128,969 per annum

Work mode: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week 

The role:

Are you a skilled project manager with a passion for shaping the future of transportation infrastructure? We are proactively seeking dynamic professionals for future opportunities as Transportation Project Managers. These roles will lead complex projects focused on infrastructure programming and asset management.

In this position, you would drive impactful projects like State of Good Repair strategies, risk assessments, and feasibility studies for transportation infrastructure and stormwater systems. Your leadership will be key in developing capital plans, guiding project teams, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. If you’re a Professional Engineer with a background in Civil Engineering and a strong track record in project management, we encourage you to submit your resume for future consideration!

What you’ll do: 

• Manage large, complex projects related to transportation infrastructure, including State of Good Repair Strategy for Capital Projects, complex feasibility studies, and transportation infrastructure risk assessment studies.
• Lead Risk Assessments, State of Good Repair capital plans and strategies, and feasibility studies related to Peel’s transportation infrastructure and stormwater conveyance in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments of the Peel’s transportation and stormwater systems to identify critical assets and potential threats.
• Complete feasibility studies on transportation assets (roads, structures, stormwater) in support of asset management and program delivery.
• Develop and maintain lifecycle and deterioration curves for transportation assets based on industry research and Peel-specific data.
• Ensure projects align with Corporate Project Management Methodology (CPMM) and oversee project charters, terms of reference, scopes, and deliverables.
• Develop and prepare tender documents, RFPs, and quotes for projects, as well as evaluate bid submissions.
• Track project financials, negotiate scope changes, and minimize financial risk while maintaining quality and schedule.
• Supervise consultants, develop communication plans for public/council, and collaborate with approval agencies (MOE, MNR, CA, Utilities, Landowners, DFO, etc.).
• Provide technical input and support in developing and applying the Region’s asset management system to assess infrastructure renewal needs and develop capital plans.
• Provide comments on secondary plans, official plan amendments, district plans, EAs, and servicing studies.
• Collaborate extensively with Area Municipalities and external utilities (telephone, gas, hydro, roads, etc.).
• Respond to internal clients and consumer inquiries. 

What we require:

• Professional Engineer Designation.
• University degree in Civil Engineering with 5 years of relevant project management experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong technical knowledge of transportation infrastructure and related assets. (structures, roads and stormwater)
• Leadership and project management skills to lead project teams in development of project scope, financials, deliverables and management of consultants.
• Collaboration skills to work with approval agencies and achieve consensus on project components/recommendations.
• The ability to interpret and understand technical data related to project preliminary design, infrastructure conditions, asset life cycle. 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present project recommendations to senior management, Council, approval agencies, and at public meetings
• Problem-solving skills to evaluate stakeholder input, technical feasibility, and cost-effective solutions
• Ability to delegate work and distribute tasks among project teams
• Familiarity with NASSCO PACP Condition Grading System, ArcGIS, and Maximo (considered an asset)
• Knowledge of CADD and general engineering drafting principles
• Ability to coordinate logistics and develop short- and long-term strategies for project deliverables

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

• You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits, including a comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan starting on your very first day.
• Optional enrolment in the OMERS Pension Plan ensures peace of mind as you secure your future.
• Your vacation time grows with you, starting with 3 weeks of vacation per year to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• You’ll have 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need, giving you the flexibility to take care of yourself.
• Annual performance reviews with merit increases ensure that your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
• You’ll work in a supportive and respectful culture where leadership genuinely cares, and inclusivity is celebrated. 

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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.  

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.