Project Manager; Renewal
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management
Location: Whitby
Job Number: 4986
Job Type:Temporary Full-Time
Vacancy Reason: Backfill
Temp Contract Length:24 Months
Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions:1
Department: Capital Renewal D
Division: Engineering and Environmental Services
Hours of Work: 35
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hybrid | 3 days in office
Union: Management/Management Support
Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 07
Salary Range: $ - $ annually
Posting Date: October 6, 2026 at 12:00am
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our Strategic Plan , “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
The Role
Develops, implements, and oversees the facilities capital renewal program for the corporation and police service. Develops and maintains building and client specific guidelines, standards, and processes for capital projects involving repairs, replacement, and improvements. Project manages and leads capital and construction projects for client departments.
Duties/Responsibilities- Supervises Construction Project Coordinators and Junior Project Coordinators.
- Prepares/supervises the preparation of contract drawings and documents by technical staff for in-house design projects. Administers contracts for contractors and consultants. Provides technical assistance to other divisional staff.
- Develops objectives and guidelines for managing facilities capital programs, including work programs and documentation for Council approval.
- Collaborates with other Facilities Management staff in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program metrics, data, and strategic/continuous improvement initiatives. Leads implementation of best practices; and tracks and reports on same.
- Develops and maintains project management resources for the Section.
- Supervises staff in a project management matrix framework. Assigns projects and tasks to staff based on resource requirements and other considerations.
- Coordinates/conducts technical investigations to identify and prioritize work and prepare cost estimates; makes recommendations to divisional and client management staff. Schedules project design and implementation.
- Maintains detailed records of programs, projects, and portfolio status.
- Manages capital projects, including chairing project teams. Reviews technical reports, identifies and evaluates alternatives. Participates in public meetings. Writes progress reports and makes presentations to inform and problem solve with stakeholders.
- Participates in consultant selection and tender processes. Reviews and negotiates work plans and budgets with consultants. Organizes engineering and legal surveys, and geo-technical investigations.
- Chairs and documents pre-construction and site meetings with contractors. Reviews and approves technical shop drawings and other contractor submissions. Arranges for alternate operating procedures during…
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