Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects

Req ID: 28277 Vacancy Type: Permanent Number of Positions: 1 Closing Date: 06/13/2026 Job Summary Manage and coordinate both internal and external resources to deliver construction projects, collaborating with regulatory agencies and engaging affected individuals and businesses to achieve successful design and construction outcomes. Oversee the construction of the project, assisting inspection and administration services to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. The individual will be reporting to the Manager, Capital Design and Construction, the successful candidate will be responsible to effectively plan and manage a team of Project Leaders in the planning, design and development of construction and redevelopment programs in relation to all City-owned buildings and facilities. Duties and Responsibilities •Provide project management and supervision of construction and major redevelopment projects, including preparation of contract documents, construction supervision and financial control •Ensure that construction projects are scheduled and completed on time and within budget •Establishes preliminary and final budgets for capital construction and redevelopment projects; prepares building program and design criteria for major projects; guidance or field supervision to Project Leaders and part-time staff / coop students; creating an environment of teamwork •Supervise staff including ongoing coaching and mentoring, and evaluation of performance •Responsible for the recruitment of staff •Assists with the annual capital budget process and project administration in accordance with Divisional guidelines; prepares or reads and interprets architectural and engineering specifications and drawings •Assists in design layouts and space accommodation; provides direction and functional guidance to consultants engaged to provide electrical, mechanical and structural design services; prepares general specifications in accordance with City standard tender, contract and purchasing documents •Ensures proper materials and building products, and proper methods of installation •Applies cost estimating methods, market trends to provide comprehensive budget estimates •Manage projects utilizing management principles including project phasing, trades division and sequencing, labour relations, administration practices and cost control •Advise staff on appropriate construction delivery methods and resourcing strategies for current and future projects; analyze and recommend acceptance of consultant and construction contracts •Liaise with authorities to ensure timely approval of permits to maintain schedules •Performs regular inspections of construction projects and initiate inspection by authorities having jurisdiction at appropriate phases of construction •Assists in the development and implementation of the CDC health and safety program and complies with applicable Safety Guidelines for construction and maintenance projects •Directs and monitors the project construction schedules, accepts work, approves progress payments, arranges takeover, obtains manuals and guarantees, organizes and coordinate building handover and commissioning. •Ensures receipt of CAD based as built drawings and coordinates input and assistance from operations, maintenance and asset planning staff during design and construction phases of project •Evaluates the performance of consultants, contractors and team members and coordinates or assist with the resolution of design and construction deficiencies •Recognizes indicators of material failures or aging and evaluate conformance of facilities with all applicable codes and regulations •Recommends appropriate remedial action and leads the process to develop contracts for use within the section working with Legal Services •Supports the development and update of the Project Management Manual •Performs other duties as may be assigned Skills and Qualifications •Minimum of post secondary education is required •Registered as a Professional Engineer (mechanical or electrical) with Professional Engineers Ontario or a licensed Architect registered with the Ontario Association of Architects •Over ten years proven successful and progressive experience in major building design and construction. •PMP and LEED designations are preferred. •Experience in managing consultants/contractors •Minimum of 5 years leadership and/or supervisory experience; •Minimum of 10 years project management experience; •Strong negotiation skills. •Excellent communication skills- written and oral •Excellent time management skills in managing workload and work schedules. •Solid background in preparing and administering consulting and construction agreements. •Accounting and/or budgeting experience. •Solid report writing and presentation skills. Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 137,906.00 - $ 183,874.00 Hours of Work: 35 Work Location: Civic Centre Hybrid Workplace (For full-time permanent and temporary positions) Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Facilities & Property Management , Capital Design and Construction Non-Union/Union: Non Union The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates. We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent. Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion . Accommodations The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [email protected] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.