Project Leader - Works Contracted Services

Job Details

Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329) Posting Status: Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants Closing Date: Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on June 1, 2026. Project Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Works Contracted Services, the Project Leader – Works Contracted Services is responsible for administering and managing assigned projects from initiation to construction completion which involves planning and design, tender preparation, construction delivery and construction administration for any combination of operational, transportation, and municipal infrastructure projects. The incumbent will also provide technical guidance to other Departments across the Corporation. Job Responsibilities

Plan, develop and manage all processes related to delivering design, operations and construction projects Assign work, mentor and supervise in-house and contract technical support staff on design, operations and construction projects Responsible for cost control, operational and capital expenditures and scheduling for the delivery of construction, operations and consultant services Assist in negotiating cost sharing arrangements with third parties Responsible for arranging and coordinating pre-construction activities (geo-technical investigations, tree pruning, condition surveys, etc.) Co-ordinate, review and recommend approval of final contract drawings and prepare documents for tendering purposes Research and prepare terms of reference for retention of consultant services, including evaluating proposals, reviewing and negotiating work plans and budgets and recommending award of services Establish project schedules and prepare public stakeholder notification for various projects and programs Perform contract administration for a variety of construction and operational programs Chair project progress meetings with contractors and stakeholders Investigate, research and establish alternative designs, construction methods, products and equipment to suit unique conditions on various projects Ensure work complies with approved standards and policies and applies sound principles and ingenuity in order to achieve an economical, safe and aesthetically pleasing end product Report and present various projects and programs to the public, Council, and external agencies Issue written direction/orders to contractor regarding contract related matters Review and accept/reject (with reason) Contractor requests for alternate materials, construction procedures and sub-contractors Review construction, identify deficiencies, coordinate rectification and recommend acceptance of final construction Checks and signs off monthly payments to the contractor and ensures the retainment of proper holdbacks, in accordance with the Construction Lien Act Enforce contract penalties and liquidated damages as per requirements of the contract documents Review and monitor the contractor’s work schedule, financial progress and project budget and advise Manager of expected over-runs or surpluses as deemed necessary Review and resolve field inquiries from public and/or Construction Inspectors to clarify project details and requirements Authorize design changes or extra work within specified limits as necessary Negotiate additional/extra work and defend contract claims for extra where work was provided for or inferred in the contract Assist Infrastructure & Asset Management Planning Section to define the work scope and preliminary designs for projects in the ten-year capital plan or assist other Departments in the development of same Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications

At a minimum, the successful candidate will be a graduate of a three (3) year Civil Engineering Technology Program with a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation from OACETT and at least 7 years of related progressive experience in design, construction administration and project management This position requires experience in the municipal construction industry, in particular:

Experience with detailed design and construction Operational and construction methods and procedures Contract Administration Contract Law Budget Preparation Project management and monitoring Contract negotiation Municipal protocol/processes

Project and/or Contract Management certificates/courses would be an asset Municipal experience would be an asset Demonstrated experience in successfully leading projects and teams through engineering design/approvals and construction including financial monitoring Excellent communication skills (written and oral) for making presentations to large groups, directing and guiding contractors, consultants and staff, responding to inquiries from the media and public Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team Strong report writing capabilities to generate complete reports and matters for Council consideration Proficient computer skills with emphasis on applications such as AutoCAD and third-party design software, Excel, Word, Database applications and GIS Extensive knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings and Specifications Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, TAC Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 –Book 15 and others, Construction Act, Environmental Protection Act, Contract Law and other relevant legislation Knowledge of analysis/design/construction/approval matters related to Municipal operational and infrastructure works The successful candidate will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business

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