Manager - Transportation Design and Delivery
Location
Victoria, BC | Canada
Job description
Competition #24/66
Internal/External Posting
Closing date: April 02, 2024
Manager - Transportation Design and Delivery (Regular Full Time)
Engineering & Public Works Department
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering, the Manager – Transportation Design and Delivery is responsible for the overall management of the Transportation Design and Delivery Branch. This includes tasks such as assigning and reviewing work when developing asset management plans and delivering capital programs related to the maintenance and service level upgrades of all City streets, sidewalks, intersections, and other related assets.
The Manager - Transportation Design and Delivery is also responsible for supervising staff in the Transportation Design and Delivery section, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure their team performs efficiently, and is accountable for implementing performance planning and review processes. Depending on project, the role acts as Engineer of Record for internal design/construction projects and is responsible for ensuring their team is compliant with the City’s Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP) and the Professional Governance Act.
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for developing and presenting recommendations for multi-year capital budgeting levels to maintain and improve transportation related assets.
- Accountable for the design, delivery, and management of annual transportation capital programs, including internal design schedules.
- Oversee a range of design policies to ensure consistent application in capital projects, including compliance with Permit to Practice guidelines.
- Manage the geometric, pavement and landscaping design for internally led projects and support other transportation teams on major external capital delivery.
- Liaise and advise Engagement staff regarding public and stakeholder consultation for transportation projects.
- Manage the design of transportation networks, including providing maintenance advice and overseeing accessibility upgrades.
- Provide leadership and direction to the branch, including responsibilities such as hiring, assigning tasks, evaluating and managing performance, providing coaching and mentorship, facilitating training and development.
- Establish the operational direction of the branch, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures that directs the work of branch staff in the successful execution of capital projects and programs.
- Provide review and street geometric design advice for the department’s rezoning and development review process.
- Develop, modernize, and implement branch policies and guidelines that ensure ongoing compliance with quality management standards.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to Council and advisory committees that relate to development and the lifecycle of transportation projects.
- Establish and manage branch operating budgets, including the developing and reporting on branch metrics, administration of project accounts and identification of financial risks.
- Other related activities as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Registered as a Professional Engineer, P. Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
- 8 years of progressive experience in planning, design, construction management, and project management.
- Related work experience in municipal government is considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated experience in transportation, street design, and relevant Regulations and Bylaws.
- Project management skills and the ability to organize effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to effectively negotiate complex issues in the best interest of the department, City, and taxpayers.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence others while respecting the sensitive and political challenges that impact decisions.
- Ability to strategically advise staff on public and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to lead employees through organizational change.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and processes with competing schedules and resources.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to act as the Responsible Registrant under the EBGC Permit to Practice regulations.
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, (35 hour work week)
Pay Band 6 ($120,912.20 to $142,250.20)
Job Code #3249
This is an exempt position
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At the City of Victoria, we are committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
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