Project Manager, Restoration & Infrastructure

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Project Manager, Restoration & Infrastructure works in collaboration with various TRCA teams, project partners and stakeholders to manage as well as plan, develop and implement assigned projects within portfolio scope. This role focuses on managing relationships with stakeholders while providing technical expertise and contributing to execution of valley-based erosion control projects. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages all aspects of assigned projects including project charter, project plan and schedule, project approvals, project resources, project progress, budget, risk management, issues management, change management, resource management, and quality assurance.
• Establishes project goals and objectives, implements project control procedures and quality assurance measures, and reports on performance.
• Determines project requirements, conducting research and evaluations, and obtaining all approvals and signoffs.
• Engages and works in collaboration with project staff, TRCA divisions and external project partners and coordinates Project Management Teams, Working Groups or Committees.
• Prepares preliminary work plans to develop estimates for projects. This includes working with staff to develop preliminary estimates and determining the number of hours required to complete planning, design, approval, procurement, and other phases of the project.
• Prepares, in conjunction with the procurement team, procurement documents, contract agreements; develops Request for Proposals (RFP) with proficiency and evaluates proposals.
• Oversees the work of consultants or contractors ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, budget and requirements; evaluating performance to ensure adherence to project schedule, budget, scope, and contract terms.
• Prepares, manages and control project budgets. Negotiate and document changes involving scope, timelines and budget impacting the project.
• Identifies cross business unit and divisional initiatives to produce synergies and economies of scale.
• Promotes standardization in areas relating to project administration, documentation, progress tracking and technical designs.
• Oversees the coordination and drafting of grant applications and funding proposals for specific projects, including non-traditional funding sources and partnerships to achieve mutual objectives.
• Reporting on project progress (including financials) as part of the internal budget process or to funders through fee for service agreements.

What will you need to succeed:

Education:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Environmental Protection or a related field
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in program/project management, in a relevant field.
• Experience managing relationships / working with sponsors, government representatives or in partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and/ or writing technical reports and/or engineering drawings and/or reports.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences, prepare reports and proposal writing; and analytical skills.
• Able to comprehend documentation that is technical or scientific in nature, skilled in writing technical reports or manuals and communicating these to a non-technical audience.
• Knowledge of procurement practices, project management and risk management concepts.
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines.
• Ability to design and conduct public engagement and facilitate negotiations.
• Knowledge of best management practices, and up-to-date knowledge of mitigation and controls, as well as safe work procedures.
• Strong budget management and cost control skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff and work with stakeholders (internally and externally); ability to deal tactfully and courteously with stakeholders, public officials,
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS Teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, as well as other Project Management software.