Manager of Design & Construction

Position Conditions: This is a full-time, permanent position of 36.25 hours per week. This position is not part of a collective agreement and is open to all interested parties. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position

Rate of Pay: $103,068.94 - $111,206.50 annually (2025 rates)

Closing Date: 11:59 PM on August 18, 2025
This competition will include testing and an interview.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, the Manager of Design and Construction is responsible for facilitating the design, construction and preservation of linear municipal infrastructure within the City of Brandon.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Infrastructure Planning
• Assists in preparing the annual and ten (10) year capital/renewal budgets;
• Undertakes planning on an annual basis for the engineering design and tendering schedules to meet the City’s needs and budget allocations;
• Prepares and submits applications for Provincial/Federal grants and/or cost sharing;
• Responsible for capital budgets in the sections relevant to one’s work. This includes conducting budget reviews and expenditure projections on a regular basis
• Assists with master planning initiatives related to water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation infrastructure
• Collaborate with other departments to align infrastructure goals with strategic plans

Engineering Design and Contract Administration
• Initiates the development of preliminary and detailed designs.
• Initiates and reviews all engineering drawings, specifications and tender documents to ensure compliance with standards established by the City and/or regulatory requirements.
• Initiates and monitors site investigations and surveys
• Reviews and approve consultant submissions
• Obtains permits and approval from other regulatory agencies
• Reviews bid evaluations and award recommendations
• Prepares Council Reports which may include attending City Council Meetings to address or answer any concerns or questions that may arise
• Supervises and leads the administration of consulting and construction contracts
• Plans and implements quality management processes
• Reviews and approves payment certificates and change orders within financial authorities
• Facilitates project close-out, including deficiency resolution, warranty inspection and tracking, and final close-out reports
• Investigates and resolves issues which may arise during the design and construction of infrastructure

Management and Administration
• Assists other departments with defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, risks and schedules
• Monitors progress and performance of capital project and prepares status reports for senior leadership and council
• Monitors and analyzes existing procedures, engineering standards, design criteria, identifies deficiencies and recommends improvements
• Participates in the selection and appointment of consultants for the provision of various services
• Addresses stakeholder and public concerns as required
• May lead studies and conceptual designs including coordination with senior levels of government, public agencies and interest groups to the development of solutions to meet the needs of the community
• May represent the Engineering Department on various committees and working groups with outside agencies, both government and private
• Provides assistance to the City Operations Division with regards to problems, inquiries, and complaints concerning roadways, water distribution, wastewater collection, drainage, and facilities
• Provides advice and recommendation regarding the continual updating of policies and procedures related to transportation, water, wastewater and storm water management in response to ongoing changes in local and senior government legislation

Leadership and Employee Development
• Directs a multi-disciplinary group including project managers, project engineers, engineering technologists and technicians involved in the design and construction of municipal infrastructure
• Directs a Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) certified materials laboratory
• Participates in initiatives, decisions, committees, and policy development for the Engineering Department
• Delivers training to City staff on issues related to the City infrastructure, property and land development
• Liaises with other Departments’ and Divisions’ associates on issues to ensure continued operations
• Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by actively participating in committees, programs, and organizational initiatives

• Influences and inspires others to achieve organizational, individual and departmental goals and objectives
• Builds and maintains positive and healthy relationships
• Promotes and guides others to understand delivery of effective services and achievement of objectives and their interrelationship
• Promotes harmonious employee relations while guiding and coaching the section and department associates

NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.