Program Manager - Civil Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Project Leadership
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multi-year infrastructure programs involving roads, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water systems.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects (design and construction), ensuring consistency in standards, scope, and quality.
• Establish program-level priorities, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Technical Oversight
• Provide engineering guidance and review for design and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial/state, and industry standards.
• Oversee engineering consultants and ensure deliverables meet scope, quality, and cost expectations.
• Support innovation in design approaches, sustainability, and asset management practices.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Act as the primary liaison with internal departments, senior leadership, and external partners.
• Coordinate with utilities, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and community stakeholders.
• Lead public engagement efforts for infrastructure projects, addressing community concerns and communications.
• Financial & Contract Management
• Develop and manage program budgets, including capital forecasting and cost control.
• Oversee procurement processes, including RFP development, evaluation, and contract award.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor/consultant performance.
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify program risks (technical, financial, schedule) and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure projects comply with permits, approvals, and engineering standards.
• Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.