Manager of Engineering Capital Projects

The City of Courtenay is situated on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, within the traditional lands of the K'ómoks First Nation. Accessible by land, sea or air, Courtenay is a culturally diverse community that offers supernatural beauty at its doorstep. The City (approximate population 28,000) is the urban and cultural hub of the larger community, the Comox Valley (approximate population 72,000).

The City is governed by a Mayor and six Councillors. The City Manager (CAO) is responsible to Council for managing all City operations. Seven departments report to the City Manager including Corporate Services, Development Services, Engineering Services, Financial Services, Public Works Services, Recreation, Culture & Community Services and the Fire Department. 

The Engineering Services Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, supervision, and contract administration of capital projects. It also develops and maintains the long-term master plans to ensure that a sufficient level of service is sustained over time.  The Department is also responsible for developing and implementing City standards and specifications.

Our organization's culture is demonstrated by our Corporate Mission and Core Values.

The Opportunity

The Manager of Engineering Capital Projects is responsible for providing capital program oversight to meet the project delivery goals of the Engineering Services Department.  Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, and working closely with the Manager of Engineering, Environmental Projects, the candidate will use project management best practices to budget, plan, design, and build capital projects in a safe, cost effective, collaborative, and timely manner.  Engineering Technologists with a key role in coordinating the delivery of capital projects, report directly to this position. This position provides a unique opportunity for an organized, motivated, and progressive candidate to join a collaborative team at the City of Courtenay. 

The Successful Candidate Will Have: 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing the delivery of municipal capital projects, with preference to experience within British Columbia using MMCD
• University degree in engineering with P.Eng designation, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• PMP designation, or eligible to meet the requirements
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Verification of a criminal record check which meets criteria for this position
• Refined management, supervisory, leadership, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative team environment
• Thorough knowledge of current engineering principles and regulatory requirements as applied to planning, design, construction, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge and background in project management and contract administration, including significant experience with complex and structured public procurement processes
• Proficiency in capital and operational budget preparation, controls, and financial reporting requirements
• Considerable knowledge of the Local Government Act, Land Titles Act, Community Charter and other legislation as it relates to the responsibilities and limitations of project management in a local government setting.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple capital projects in accordance with applicable bylaws and regulations as well as with municipal policy and procedural guidelines
• Demonstrates empathy and consideration when addressing confidential situations and sensitive matters.
• Desire to work collaboratively with all project proponents to complete capital projects.
• Create and maintain frameworks that ensure an ongoing high level of personal and staff accountability for deliverables
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, proactive and collaborative working relationships with representatives of local government, consultants, the general public, City staff, Mayor and Council
• Experience working in a unionized environment achieving strategic directives and providing proactive management of staff

 COMPLEMENTARY ASSETS:

 Master Municipal Construction Document Association (MMCD) training or certification

• Local Government Management Association (LGMA) training or certification
• International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) training or certification
• Asset Management training or certification

If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Manager of Engineering Capital Projects”.  Submit your application through the “Apply” button below. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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