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Halifax Water is hiring a Senior Manager, Capital Project Delivery as we continue to advance our Engineering Team.
As the Senior Manager, Capital Project Delivery, you will report to the Director, Engineering & Capital Infrastructure and you will be responsible for the execution of design and construction of most Halifax Water capital projects. You will take an active role in key projects identified as high risk, identify issues to the executive leadership team and make recommendations for mitigative action.
As a Senior Manager, Capital Project Delivery, you will:
- Ensure your team has the requisite blend of staff experience and ability to execute the full range of Halifax Water capital projects, from simple linear renewal to major structures.
- Develop and maintain and assure adherence to a Halifax Water policies and practice for design and construction.
- Work closely with Procurement and the Enterprise Risk Program Manager to develop or select project procurement and delivery methodologies for key projects.
- Work closely with legal on contractual matters.
- Develop and maintain relationships with the consulting engineer and constructor communities and be the main point of contact for resolving design or construction issues.
To do this job, you need to have:
- A post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering
- A Professional Engineer designation.
- Seven years of progressively responsible related experience in a municipal engineering field.
- Direct supervisory experience.
This job is a non-union role; you can find the job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).
Halifax Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:
- Our goal is to be a diverse workplace that represents community we serve, at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to Halifax Water's success, and the success of our community.
- We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. We encourage you to self-identify in the cover letter.
Application deadline:
- Submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume by 4:30 pm on April 19, 2024.
- Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.
If we offer you the job:
- You will need to successfully pass a background check.
- You will need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing. This will include a satisfactory drivers abstract and a satisfactory drug and alcohol test.
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Halifax Water
As Atlantic Canada's Largest Water Utility, our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable, high-quality water services.
Everything we do at Halifax Water is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high-quality services for water, wastewater, and stormwater, through a 'One Team One Water' attitude, we can meet the challenges of a growing population, aging infrastructure, and increasing regulatory compliance.
Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers, stakeholders, and to Halifax Water.
As an employee, Halifax Water is proud to offer you:
- Pension & Benefits: We invest in our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, fitness incentives and much more. Learn more about the benefits of working at Halifax Water on our website; HalifaxWater.ca
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We continually foster a more diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. We know that a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success and the success of our community.
- Career & Professional Development: We encourage job development opportunities for all employees, including on-the-job training, tuition assistance, eLearning courses, classroom-based training, and more.
We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees' health and well-being are a top priority, and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy, safe, sustainable, and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards.
As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers, our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies, from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events.
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