Job ID #32189: Project Manager (Construction

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• Job :
  Project Manager (Construction)
• Union: CUPE Local 1041
• Job Description  #: 2836
• Close date: 2 September 2026
• Duration:
  Up to 12 months
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager (Construction) will take part in a multi-functional workforce engaged in the delivery of services to the public and internal clients. The Project Manager (Construction) will assume accountability and responsibility for the overall administration of the development, design, construction implementation and execution of capital infrastructure projects (i.e. water and wastewater facilities). Provide leadership in the development and administering of design and construction projects, liaise with consultants/contractors and oversee the scope, quality, schedule and budget.

Accountable for ensuring that design and construction activities are delivered in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines through the effective and efficient use of financial and staff resources. Using a  best practices  approach, develop and deliver quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Instil a customer service focus with subordinate staff.

Implement strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Set above average standards and lead by example.

Responsible for the administration of design and construction of water and wastewater projects through the direction of in-house staff and consultants.

Monitor projects to ensure service quality, cost effective and timely service delivery and legislative compliance. Monitor the progress of program initiatives.

The Project Manager (Construction) is accountable to the Senior Project Manager, to ensure that design and construction projects are delivered in accordance with City and Provincial standards with minimal disruption to the public in an effective, efficient manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.

You will assume responsibility for administering consultants/contractors in the project design and construction management of capital construction projects by formulating designs, preparing schedules, and guiding technical staff. Assists in the preparation of annual project budget by preparing cost estimates of projects. Administers the preparation of proposals, engineering and contract documents for tender call. Organizes engineering activities in the regulatory approval process and facilitates approvals with various internal and external agencies.

Deliver design and construction management to ensure balanced service/price/quality are in compliance with legislative requirements and consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.

Provide project management services including the administration of consultants/contractors, recommending and implementing standards for work performed by consultants/contractors on the design and construction of capital projects.

Ensure projects are constructed in compliance with City, Provincial and Federal regulations or guidelines.

Responsible for the administration of construction project commissioning activities, including the provision of construction as-built records on Construction projects.

Maintain control and monitoring of projects to ensure projects are completed within the required design and construction schedule, within the approved budget and spending authority including recommending for any required budget adjustments to the Senior Project Manager.

Responsible for the performance of consultants and contractors on projects including…