Engineering Project Manager, Transportation Planning and Design Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52993)

Description

The Transportation Planning and Design section is looking for 2 talented team-oriented Engineering Project Managers to lead and be involved in managing the planning and design of diverse transportation infrastructure projects. In this challenging position, day-to-day work includes leading transportation projects through the development of concept and/or preliminary designs including Streetscapes, Bridges, Roads, Interchanges, Transit and Active Transportation projects.  Responsibility will also extend to providing support during the detailed design and delivery stages of the project.

You will be working closely with other project management and engineering professionals in day-to-day activities, leading and supporting the management of the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects assigned to you. 

What will you do?:

• Coordinate and manage the planning and design of transportation facilities, ranging from bridges and roads to active modes and transit infrastructure

• Liaise with technical professionals to develop concept and preliminary engineering drawings based on City design and construction standards, guidelines and policies

• Collaborate with other City Departments, consultants, outside agencies and the public in the planning and design of transportation facilities

• Manage contract administration, consultant procurement, claims management and consultant performance evaluation

• Manage multiple internal and external Consultant projects in accordance to the City procedures with emphasis on budget, schedule, scope, and quality

• Prepare, update, and maintain project management documentation as per the City's Project Development and Delivery Model (PDDM) and use project management best practices to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and within scope

• Coordinate the contributions and feedback from project collaborators to ensure collaborative, effective, and efficient project delivery

• Coordinate and conduct meetings, workshops and liaise with other business units at the City of Edmonton

• Collaborate with other City departments in the development and execution of Public Engagement and Communication Plans

• Lead, conduct and participate in public engagement activities including: public events, presentations and one-on-one meetings to provide information, build awareness, and gather feedback on projects

• Respond to inquiries received from the public and other City groups and Council