Project Manager, Facilities Infrastructure
The Role
Project Manager, Facilities Infrastructure
This is a temporary full-time role (from October 6, 2025, until approximately November 13, 2026) at Haldimand County, with an annual compensation range of $98,244 - $119,556.
The Opportunity
Join our team as a Project Manager, Facilities Infrastructure, and play a vital role in shaping the future of our community spaces. You will lead the planning and construction of a wide range of County facilities and parks - from libraries to fire halls to arenas, trails, and community centres. You will also help drive energy management and asset management programs across the organization.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee meaningful projects, support sustainability initiatives, and collaborate with consultants, contractors, and staff to deliver high quality infrastructure that serves our residents for years to come.
The Perks
- Defined Benefit Pension
- Flexible Work Hours
- Employee Recognition
- Professional Development
- Wellness Programs
- Safe & Friendly Work Culture
- EFAP
- Free Parking
Haldimand County
Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exceptional services to our citizens. With a focus on excellence, our county stands as an outstanding place to work and live. By joining our dynamic team, you open the door to a rewarding career where we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, their families, and the communities we serve.
At Haldimand County, we believe in the Net Better Off philosophy. This means we’re passionate about helping our staff thrive and advance in an equitable workplace.
Job Description
Project Manager, Facilities Infrastructure, Facilities Capital & Asset Management
Posting #: NU-2025-38
Posting Period: July 18 - August 3, 2025
Employer Group: Non-Union
Reporting to: Manager, Facilities Capital & Asset Management
Grade: 10
Wage Range Annually: $98,244 - $119,556
Position Status: Temporary Full-Time (from October 6, 2025, until approximately November 13, 2026)
Work Hours: 35 per week
Location: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building)
Core Competencies
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Collaborative Skills
- Reasoning
- Self-Direction
Position Summary
Under the guidance and direction of the Manager of Facilities Capital and Asset Management, responsible for planning and managing the design and construction of County facilities and parks including corporate administrative buildings, recreation facilities (including arenas, pools, active, and passive parks and trails, boat ramps, and community centres), libraries, fire halls, ambulance stations, museums, lighthouses, piers, communication towers and cemeteries.
As well as coordinate the County-wide energy management plans, including the development and administration of programs and completion of public reporting of any other legislated requirement of such programs and assist in the development and implementation of infrastructure asset management programs.
This position supports the Division’s approach to identifying and implementing value-based design solutions and follows a structured change management process when contract changes are considered. This position also acts as a resource and provides supervision, and direction to assigned staff, project consultants and contractors to enhance positive customer service to the public.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
Education
- Community College Diploma relative to the area of responsibility with a current Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) professional designation.
Experience
- Over 2 years and including 3 years of current related experience.
Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence, motivate, provide training, using flexible communication styles and to ensure suitable agreement, decisions are reached.
- Demonstrated initiative, and ability to make decisions involving multiple routine tasks, affecting department level.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, referring only major problems to supervisors/managers.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving occasional work with confidential information.
- Proven ability to influence financial decisions, including authorizing discretionary expenditures.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills involving occasional ingenuity, and minor refinement of procedures when necessary.
- Demonstrated capability to supervise and coordinate functional groups.
- Organizational skills with considerable attention to detail to avoid errors and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and guide interdisciplinary team-based discussions to increase staff morale, team building and team spirit.
- Technology Aptitude:
- Demonstrated intermediate computer skills to utilize various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and best practices are followed.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:
Corporate
- Constructively contribute to the development of Corporate, Department, Division and team goals and objectives.
- Develop, implement, and propose improvements to program strategies, plans, policies, procedures and agreements that support the successful achievement of the Division’s defined goals and objectives.
- Delivers effective public relations to sustain the positive image of the Corporation of Haldimand County (i.e. Class EA meetings, Public Information Centres, etc.).
People
- Interview, coach and discipline staff; prepare and administer performance appraisals of subordinate staff, provide technical leadership and direction, and evaluate training requirements for staff.
- Provide positive leadership to contract operations, consultants and staff regarding customer service, peer relationships and personal conduct to ensure a positive workplace and completion of projects on time and within budget.
Timeline
- Review and approve monthly Invoices and progress payments.
- Reviews, approves, and submits bi-weekly timesheets for direct report staff.
Money/Asset
- Prepare, review and develop the assigned project budget estimates for inclusion in the Division budget, manage approved projects and monitor status throughout the year, taking appropriate actions to ensure adherence to the approved budget or providing information to the Manager in order to seek budget adjustments.
- Support the development of the 10 Year Capital Budgets and Forecast through the identification and prioritization of capital projects and budget preparation.
- Responsible for the financial control of assigned projects, including related reporting, documentation, account set-up, and closure, which may include some or all of special grants, subsidies, and financing.
- Apply County Asset Management Information and Principles including evaluating or obtaining condition assessments for relevant infrastructure.
Functional
- Project Administration:
- Supervise and coordinate the procurement process for divisional projects, which may involve:
- Developing specifications and Terms of Reference;
- Preparing and/or overseeing the development of procurement documents;
- Reviewing Request for Proposal and tender submissions and making recommendations on the hiring of consultants/contractors;
- Overseeing the administration of agreements/contracts in accordance with County policies and procedures.
- Inputs project expenditures into tracking documents; monitors project budgets and oversees project budget administration by developing and adhering to project cost estimates and ensuring cost control measures are in place to manage project expenditures.
- Leads and manages all aspects of assigned capital projects through the project lifecycle which includes developing strategies and action plans for project implementation.
- Supervises and manages project teams, which involves assigning tasks, providing day-to-day guidance, and ensuring timely corrective action is taken to resolve issues and problems related to assigned projects.
- Provide input on the development, implementation, maintenance and proposed improvements to specific project strategies, plans, processes and agreements that support successful completion of the project(s).
- Supervise and coordinate the procurement process for divisional projects, which may involve:
- Reporting/Communication:
- Prepare reports for Divisional Manager and Council regarding design, tendering, contract management and status of capital projects.
- Attend public meetings to inform stakeholders of capital project plans and to respond to inquiries about capital projects.
- Respond to issues raised by members of the public and other stakeholders related to capital projects and resolve as necessary.
- Technical Advice:
- Receives, troubleshoots, responds to, or redirects escalated inquiries, requests, complaints, or emergencies from internal and external contacts regarding department related matters; and informs or escalates to the department Manager.
- Provides functional and technical advice, guidance, explanations, and expertise to internal and external contacts regarding department related matters.
- Strategic Infrastructure Planning:
- Review, monitor, forecast and conduct site inspections and prepare condition assessment reports on County infrastructure including corporate administrative buildings, recreation facilities (including arenas, pools, active, and passive parks and trails, boat ramps, and community centres), libraries, fire halls, ambulance stations, museums, lighthouses, piers, communication towers and cemeteries.
- Develop and implement long term management and capital replacement programs for municipal infrastructure including subdivisions, site plans, storm sewer and stormwater management facilities, water and wastewater sewer works, bridges, roads, traffic devices, culverts, trails and sidewalks.
- Review County standard drawings and provide recommendations for revision; develop new standards and specifications for the County.
Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.
Working Conditions
- Regular Business Hours (8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday)
- Occasional over-time requirement to address project demands, evening meetings, etc.
Haldimand County envisions all County staff to possess a high degree of Ethical Behaviour & Professionalism, Political Acumen, Relationship Management, Credibility, Flexibility & Adaptability, Empathy & Compassion, Entrepreneurship, and Customer Service.
Haldimand County is an equal-opportunity employer that strives for inclusivity and belonging for all. Accommodation is available at any stage of the hiring process to applicants with differing abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at hrhelpdesk@HaldimandCounty.on.ca.
County employees who are interested in applying for this position must complete the EMPLOYEE APPLICATION FORM via the County’s Intranet - FuNK and submit it online with a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the last day of this posting.
We thank you for your interest in working for Haldimand County. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact Us
Haldimand County
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0
Phone: 905-318-5932
After hours (Road, Sewer, Water or Park & Public Facilities Emergencies): 1-888-849-7345
