Manager, Construction Services

Job Summary

Service Area: Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services
Department: Engineering and Transportation Services Work Location: City Hall, 1 Carden Street Work Mode: Hybrid Job Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time Vacancy Position Availability: 1 existing vacant position Salary Range: $ - $
Affiliation: Non-Union Posting Period: September 25, 2026 to October 13, 2026 11:59 p.m.

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph:
Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Manager, Construction Services within the Engineering and Transportation Services Department. Reporting to the General Manager/City Engineer, the Manager, Construction Services provides leadership and oversight for the City's linear infrastructure construction program. This role leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering roads, structures, water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure projects that support growth, housing development, and the City's state of good repair objectives.

Key duties and responsibilities

Division Management

• Responsible for the delivery of the engineering and transportation infrastructure construction program, including all quality control/quality assurance of construction practices and project delivery.
• Plays a critical role in ensuring the city’s essential and housing-enabling infrastructure, including roads, structures, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure and sustainable transportation assets are kept in a state of good repair within council approved Levels of Service.
• Manages a team of professional engineers, project managers, project coordinators, and construction support staff.
• Leads construction support services provided through inspections, surveying, and contract administration for up to 50 capital and site services projects annually including phasing and timing of projects and road closures.
• Collaborates with, and provides leadership support and technical advice to, the Planning and Growth team to inform planning, design, and setup of the engineering infrastructure construction program.
• Collaborates with, and provides technical advice to, the corporate asset management team to inform linear reconstruction priorities and lifecycle repair practices.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership support to divisional staff responsible for the management and administration of engineering infrastructure projects including organizing, constructing, and contract administration to ensure timely contract completion.
• Liaises and negotiate with consultants, contractors and developers on engineering and related matters relative to contracts, agreements and standards, and maintain continued contact with the industry regarding standards and specifications for municipal infrastructure.
• Prepares reports and presentations for Council, community representatives and partners.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations/legislation and City by-laws.
• Provides engineering technical support to other city departments.
• Leads and inspires innovation and the adoption of best practices.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other civic employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Develops collaborative partnerships with agencies, utilities, adjacent…