Job title:
Director of Assets and Project Management
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Job description
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of
Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a
comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees.
These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision
care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally,
we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure
that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in
their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we
offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at
We take pride in fostering safe, and
healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full
potential.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce
that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications
are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be
underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized
Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers
are encouraged to self-declare.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring
process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.Job Profile
Under the General Direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director
of Assets and Project Management provides leadership and is accountable
for the management of the City’s infrastructure through the development
and implementation of strategic programs and initiatives. The goal is to
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ensure the efficient and effective management of the City’s infrastructure
including setting and enforcing standards related to asset and project
management throughout the City, including intervention when
required. Ultimately the Director of Assets and Project Management is
accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer and City Council for ensuring
asset and project management best/leading practices are fully implemented
and adhered to.
The Assets and Project Management Department has both a significant and
comprehensive interface with all City departments, and provides effective
leadership, direction, policy formulation, technical expertise, advice and
recommendations relating to three primary functions:
- City’s Asset Management Program – Responsible for the
development of corporate standards and the implementation, including
training, of best/leading asset management practices and programs in
investment planning and project management, as well as the City’s
asset management prioritization tool.
- Major Capital Projects Oversight – Oversees and monitors the City’s
major capital projects in conjunction with departments as well as makes
recommendations on improvements to the City’s project management
processes, procedures, and templates considering best practices and
lessons learned on past projects; and makes recommendations on ways
to avoid, reduce, or mitigate risks on major capital projects.
- Municipal Accommodations – Responsible for the overall strategic
direction & leadership of the City of Winnipeg’s building assets and
other buildings used to accommodate civic staff and programs and a
current budget of $77 million, 300 staff, 900+ heated buildings, and
nearly six million square feet of maintained space.
As the Director of Assets and Project Management, you will:
- Provide effective leadership and direction for the expansion and
progression of industry leading infrastructure asset management
processes and practices.
- Provide effective leadership and direction relating to delivery and
management of major capital projects oversight for the City.
- Provide effective leadership and direction for the preparation of the
City’s Capital Budget by ensuring leading practices are implemented and
by ensuring strategic linkages.
- Manage the Infrastructure Planning Office staff and budget and will be
a member of the CAO’s Senior Management Team (SMT).
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- Provide effective leadership and direction in the areas of portfolio
management strategies, project management services, and building
operation services.
Your education and qualifications include:
1.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering; or University degree relating
to Business / Finance; or Certified Engineering Technologist
(C.E.T.)/Certified Applied Science Technologist (CET) with 10 years’ of
related experience which includes 4 to 5 years increasingly responsible
experience in managing large projects.
2.
Have a Professional Designation such as P.Eng or Chartered Professional
Accountant CPA, or C.E.T.
3.
Have a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or obtain
the PMP designation within 3 years of being hired.
4.
Extensive leadership and management experience. Able to lead,
supervise and coach staff effectively.
5.
Strong negotiation and collaboration skills.
6.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with Mayor and Council,
CAO and other Senior Management, Department Heads, Managers and
city staff across the Public Service in addition to consultants, contractors
and other external groups.
7.
Knowledge of the City’s Infrastructure and thorough understanding of
the City’s role and responsibilities for infrastructure (technical, financial
and governance).
8.
Knowledge of the City’s capital budget process, project management
process and asset management process.
9.
Knowledge of new public management principles, alternative service
delivery and approaches, business and strategic planning process and
other financial management techniques.
10. Knowledge of building sciences including planning, design, construction,
risk and energy management in addition to contemporary facility
management business practices and operations (including leasing).
11. Ability to create innovative solutions to complex and politically sensitive
Expected salary
$147963.88 – 216022.8 per year
Location
Manitoba
Job date
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:11:54 GMT
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