8724BR - Program Manager 

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the permanent position of  Program Manager, in Public Works.  HRM is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application. 

This position reports to the Manager, Project Management and is responsible for the successful delivery of complex transportation and municipal engineering programs to Project Management Institute (PMI) Standards, in accordance with the established industry and HRM best practices. 

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for advanced studies and project management activities for complex transportation Capital Projects and programs ensuring that all governing regulations and guidelines are adhered to. 
• Responsible for managing program budgets, schedules, team composition, communications, quality, and risks. 
• Develops project reporting documents including charters, schedules, work breakdown structures, risk registers, written and oral reports, KPI’s, tracking, forecasts and post-mortems. 
• Reviews advanced studies, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Capital Projects.  
• Evaluates solicitations with procurement, requests for proposals for preliminary, detail design, construction services; and tenders for rehabilitation of existing or construction of new municipal infrastructure; including development of solicitation, advertisement, coordination of award, financial management, managing progress of consultant, and reviews reports and designs. 
• Reviews, prepares and presents technical reports for senior staff, Directors, and Regional Council; responds to inquiries from the general public, Councilors, government agencies, consultants, contractors, and other HRM departments regarding approved or contemplated Capital Projects. 
• Assists in the development of the Capital Budget Program by identifying work/projects, scoping and cost estimating, scheduling, integration of projects, providing recommendations on project prioritization within funding envelopes, and coordination with other departments. 
• Responsible for successful delivery through design and construction of concurrent projects and programs typically reaching a cumulative value of $50-100 million dollars. The projects can be new construction or the rehabilitation of infrastructure, and include: streets & roads, storm sewers, bridges, retaining walls, sidewalks, curbs, pavement, guiderails, natural gas lines, traffic signals, roundabouts, intersection improvements, transit and rapid transit projects, overhead sign structures, active transportation infrastructure, and integrated projects with utilities including Halifax Water, Heritage Gas, and Nova Scotia Power etc.  
• Attends and chairs internal and external meeting including public and stakeholder engagements. 
• Ensure that all project components and activities meet HRM, local, provincial and/or federal policies, procedures, codes, and regulations. 
• Direct and co-ordinate project managers, and provides direction to external consultants, and project team stakeholders in the delivery of individual projects to complete overall program/corridor program goals; 
• Explores alternative methodologies and best practices relative to project management and transportation design/delivery from various jurisdictions; 
• Assists with the creation of policies and procedures relevant to the operations of the department; 

QUALIFICATIONS 
Education & Experience 

• Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering/Technology from a recognized College, Degree in Civil Engineering or related program from a recognized University; 
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in Project Management. 
• Project Management Professional certification, or specific project management training, certificate, or degree. 
• Experience with Transportation Engineering, registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia, Civil Engineering Technologist certification with TechNova; or other relevant certifications would be considered an asset. 
• Valid Nova Scotia Drivers License and should be prepared to use personal vehicle in accordance with the Local Travel Allowance Policy. 

 
Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities 

• Strong Project Management skills in multi-disciplinary transportation projects, and Project Management Processes (Project Management Institute etc.)   
• Program Management skills in multi-disciplinary transportation projects.   
• Highly Proficient in applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Power BI and/or other similar computer applications. 
• Knowledge of transportation/municipal engineering, the HRM Municipal Services Systems design guidelines, Provincial/Federal regulations, and/or other design guidelines and guidelines affecting municipal designs. 
• Working knowledge of GIS. 
• Proficient in estimating quantities of materials, unit costs, and total costs of municipal projects. 
• Strong knowledge in administration of contracts with consultants. 
• Knowledge of the TAC Geometric Design Guide, National Association of City Transportation Association guidelines and other industry best practices related to transportation engineering and project delivery; 
• Must demonstrate efficiency and co-ordination in carrying out assigned duties with the ability to work independently with limited supervision; 
• General understanding of HRM’s organizational structure and the specific working relationship between HRM Business Units, and HRM’s transportation network; 
• Must be able to work within, lead, and contribute to a team environment, possess effective oral and written communication skills, and public relation skills. 

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check. 
 
Please Note: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process. Candidates who are selected for testing may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. 
 
Competencies:  Communications; Customer Service; Decision Making; Organization and Planning; Organizational Awareness; Risk Management; Values and Ethics; Valuing Diversity; Decision Making; Networking/Relationship Building; Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation.  
 
WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-time 
 
HOURS OF WORK: Regular working hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. 
 
SALARY: Non-Union, NU8 $82,640 - $116,640 
 
WORK LOCATION: 21 Mount Hope Avenue, Dartmouth 
 
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 PM May 14, 2024. 
 
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. During the recruitment process, applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process. 

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