Project Manager, Asset Management

(Full-time, permanent positions) Location: Hamilton, Ontario GM Blue Plan Engineering is a dynamic consulting firm providing niche skills in municipal infrastructure planning, asset management, design and construction. Built on robust municipal, environmental, land development and structural engineering services, we have a strong legacy of providing sound technical advice and innovative solutions for our public and private sector clients. In 2023, GM Blue Plan merged with GEI, a leader in providing multi-disciplined engineering and environmental services to a range of private and public sector clients, both domestically and abroad. The combined firms now represent one of Ontario's leading employee-owned design and consulting firms. Our dynamic work environment encourages teamwork, initiative and creativity. We strive to create the opportunity for both personal and professional growth and development. We are committed to providing a flexible work environment and a competitive compensation package including a benefit and RRSP program. In addition to promoting career development, education opportunities and extra-curricular social activities, we strongly value energetic and creative individuals. Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing asset management plans, strategies, decision frameworks, business processes and tools that incorporate capital and operating budget development, prioritization, risk analysis, levels of service and life cycle costing.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of asset management best practices.
• Document current asset management processes, including gathering information and input from stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of asset information management technology and data strategies.
• Contribute to the refinement of existing and development of new asset management tools, approaches and concepts.
• Develop and analyze asset data to support asset management planning.
• Conduct detailed analysis and forecasting on infrastructure deterioration, risk, and levels of service. Conduct financial analysis that includes but is not limited to development of replacement and intervention costs, short- and long-range reinvestment forecasts, lifecycle analysis and economic analysis.
• Development of tools and spreadsheet models for the simulation and analysis of complex condition and investment scenarios.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders on a variety of issues.
• Advanced report writing capabilities, including technical reports, work plans, business cases and proposals.

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience related to the duties listed above in a municipal or consulting setting, normally accompanied by a University Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business, Economics or related field. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certifications or diplomas in asset management and/or project management would be considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure lifecycles, condition assessment, inspection, rehabilitation and reconstruction techniques for linear and vertical infrastructure networks (such as transportation, water and wastewater, fleet and facilities).
• Knowledge of asset management best practices including the ISO 55000 series of standards, International Infrastructure Management Manual and others.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Infrastructure Asset Management industry, including Ontario Regulation 588/17.
• Knowledge of and relevant working experience with computerized maintenance/work order management systems, Geographic Information Systems and database application development.
• Experience in public infrastructure asset management, including industry best practices and their strategic applications, asset management business principles, developing and maintaining infrastructure inventory databases, infrastructure condition assessments, lifecycle costing, risk assessment, infrastructure renewal costing and priority setting.

Candidates who are interested in joining our dynamic team are invited to forward their resume. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.