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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Chief Project Officer - NEWPCC Redevelopment
Posted on April 20, 2026 by Employer details City of Winnipeg
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Chief Project Officer - NEWPCC RedevelopmentDepartment: Office of the CAODesignated Work Location: On sitePosition Type: ContractHours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to FridaySalary: $162,800.60 to $237,683.95 annuallyEmployee Group: Senior Management Posting No: 126957Closing Date: May 8, 2026 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 City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, 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. For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Newcomers and 2LGBTQQIA+ Peoples. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied. Job ProfileThe Chief Project Officer (CPO) is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the North End Water Pollution Control Centre (NEWPCC) Upgrade Program, one of the largest and most complex infrastructure programs in Canada, with a total value exceeding $3 billion.The CPO provides executive leadership, direction, and control over all phases of the program, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations. The role is responsible for ensuring that the program is delivered: On schedule Within approved budget In accordance with approved scope In compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements The CPO leads a multidisciplinary delivery team and is fully accountable for execution outcomes, including contractor performance, integration across program components, and achievement of operational readiness.The CPO operates as the single point of accountability for delivery, coordinating internal teams, external advisors, contractors, regulators, and funding partners. As the Chief Project Officer-NEWPCC Redevelopment, you will: Provide executive leadership and direct accountability for delivery of the NEWPCC Upgrade Program. Establish and maintain full control of program schedule and delivery performance. Maintain full accountability for financial performance of the program. Lead procurement strategy and manage all major contractual relationships. Maintain active control over program risks and issue resolution. Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements. Lead all delivery-related stakeholders and government engagement. Lead and manage a high-performing delivery team. Your education and qualifications include: Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. Professional designation (P.Eng., PMP, or equivalent) is preferred. Minimum 10-15 years of progressive leadership in major capital project delivery. Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure programs ($500M+) Experience in: Design-build or progressive design-build delivery models Complex procurement and contract nego- Location Winnipeg, MB
- Work location Hybrid
- Salary$162,800.6YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #112803
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