Project Manager II

Requisition ID: 42810 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function

Reporting to the Associate Director of the Special Projects branch, this senior Project Manager (PM2) will be part of a small team and play a lead role in developing a departmental action plan for managing improvements to the processes that Engineering Services undertakes to support development review activities within the City of Vancouver. Furthermore, this role will be responsible for actively monitoring progress on the departmental action plan and recalibrating departmental efforts, as necessary. The PM2 will also play a leadership on several key initiatives including data metrics linked to development activity, service level agreements, financial implications, process documentation, and the implementation of new technology for modernizing our development application review processes.   

The position is focused on supporting transformative change within Engineering Services and will be required to work effectively with staff across much of the department, as well as Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability; Development Buildings & Licensing; and Strategy and Project Support Office.

The PM2 may also be required to provide backup coverage for the Associate Director in their absence.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for facilitating large area developments in the policy, rezoning, development permit, and construction phases
• Manages/fosters the relationship between the City and the development/construction industry, with a focus on minimizing impacts to residents, business owners and the public
• Oversees the design, construction, and acceptance process for large scale developer funded road works
• Represents Engineering Services in multi-disciplinary project technical teams that process large and/or complex developments
• Liaises with consultants, contractors, engineers, other professionals, stakeholders, developers, land owners and regulatory agency representatives for development application review and approvals
• Responsible for instructing Legal Services and reviewing legal agreements to facilitate development, primarily for the purposes of securing public works, rights-of-ways, encroachments and options to purchase, while limiting risk and liability to the City
• Provides direction on and oversees development project and project management activities including defining project scope, objectives, success factors, deliverables, and quality measurements to meet the business needs;
• Identifies and engages stakeholders to identify and manage risks throughout the project; identifies funding gaps and prepares reports and presentations;
• Facilitates and leads project progress reporting and decision-making meetings with the project departmental leadership;
• Works with a team of Project Managers, Planners, Engineers, Lawyers, Design and Operations groups, multiple internal and external stakeholders, and partners to project manage externally led projects,
• Provides project status reports and makes recommendations on items such as scope change or mitigation strategies to the Project Sponsor(s),
• Contributes to the adoption of project management practices through mentorship, project management framework development and training opportunities;
• Identifies and manages both project specific and program wide opportunities to enhance overall value to the public from the perspectives of scope, quality, schedule, cost, risk, resources, stakeholder expectations and overall public disruption;
• Responsible for developing and updating relevant department by-laws, policies and guidelines
• Provides leadership and guidance to junior Engineers and Engineering Assistants, including hiring, assigning responsibilities, evaluating performance, coaching, mentoring and training and development
• Leads meetings between internal staff, developers, and consultants
• Responsible for administering project accounts and identifying financial risks
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Planning and a minimum of six years’ related experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through the various stages of complex development projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience developing and reporting on projects and programs, researching and preparing business cases for various projects and initiatives, developing analyses and reports; and formulating options for presentation and decision-making.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation with the ability to reconcile differing perspectives, develop consensus, and secure cooperation and support from both stakeholders and team members.
• Experience working in public sector environment.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of the City’s land development process
• Extensive knowledge in municipal infrastructure and engineering projects
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, processes and policies and their application
• Knowledge of change management approaches and ability to support individuals, teams, and leaders through organizational change
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, engage and mentor staff
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively negotiate complex issues with the best interest of the department, City, development community, residents, and businesses.
• Ability to build relationships and influence others while respecting the sensitive and political challenges that impact decisions
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects and processes with competing schedules and resources
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and manage projects and project teams crossing multiple divisions, multiple business processes and multiple stakeholder groups
• Ability to innovate, lead and implement change in the workplace
• Ability to converse with, write reports for and create/deliver presentations to all levels of colleagues and peer groups in ways that support problem solving and planning
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with technical and professional staff, as well as external third parties
• Ability to manage change and assist others with adapting to change
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve conflicts arising within the project team or in interactions with others in the most advantageous manner to all parties

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: March, 2025 

Position End Date: March, 2027 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111,139 to $138,924 per annum

Application Close: January 30, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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