Senior Projects Manager – City of Abbotsford

Senior Projects Manager

Engineering and Regional Utilities
Exempt, Full Time
Posting #J1223-1026

At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities, and an engaging and dynamic team to work with.

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The City of Abbotsford is pleased to share that there is an exciting opportunity as a key member of our Project Management Office leadership team for the position of Senior Projects Manager. Reporting to the Director, Projects & Development Engineering, as the Senior Projects Manager you will provide leadership and insight in overseeing delivery of the Engineering Department Capital Program and strategic corporate capital projects. This will include providing expert knowledge and support, monitoring progress and reporting on portfolio status. You will manage some projects directly and will provide recommendations for the development, introduction and ongoing iteration of the City’s project delivery approach and work closely with infrastructure planning groups, operations and key stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from the planning to commission of completed projects. 
 
As the Senior Projects Manager, you oversee delivery of the Project Management Office portfolio, make recommendations on project implementation and management strategies along with providing expert knowledge and insight. You will manage the day to day activities in the Project Management Office by assigning projects, providing supervision and direction to the project management team and contribute to the financial planning process to ensure the realization of the City’s strategic priorities. 
 
You have the ability to motivate, mentor, coach and lead a diverse team of project management staff and external consultants and contractors. You are a strategic thinker and problem solver with sound judgement, with experience managing multiple priorities concurrently to move projects forward in a multi-stakeholder environment. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to build credible and trusted relationships with your team, with contractors, and throughout the organization and City.
 
The City seeks an individual with the following professional designations and experience:

• P.Eng. designation (Registered Professional Engineer)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of Project Management
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role

 
At the City of Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive.  We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package
 
The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. To apply, please visit us online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers.
 
Salary: $134,024 – $158,139                                                                         

Closing Date: February 8, 2024