Project Manager - Facilities and Capital Projects

Date Posted: 05/15/2024

Req ID: 37316

Faculty/Division: VP & Provost

Department: Hart House

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Capital Projects in the Facilities Management department within Hart House, the Project Manager – Facilities and Capital Projects, is responsible for all aspects of capital project planning and execution for various projects aligned with Hart House's strategic plan to a value of $5 million. The Project Manager – Facilities and Capital Project plays a key role in the implementation of facility related projects. The work includes but is not limited to the independent determination of specific physical requirements, scope, staging and feasibility for upgrades to existing facilities and/ or new constructions within Hart House. This subject matter expert will collaborate with a team of internal and external stakeholders and work in close partnership with our university counterparts in Project Design, Development, Construction, Facilities and Services to independently manage projects related to space renovations, equipment retrofits and infrastructure upgrades within Hart House.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

I. EDUCATION:

• University Degree in construction management or engineering.
• A licensed professional engineer P. Eng, required.
• Project management Professional Certification is preferred but not required
• Energy Manager Certification is preferred but not required

II. EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 years of applicable experience in the field of design and construction. Must include comprehensive design, construction review and contract administration experience preferably with a focus on institutional/ renovations of facilities and capital projects.
• 7 years of experience managing medium to large scale projects within a multi-site and/or multi-organization context.
• Experience planning for major projects including programming, concept development, implementation, and construction.
• Experience managing construction projects of varying complexity and facilities analysis.
• Experience managing project budgets.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD software for plans and 3-D drawings, and spreadsheets/analytical software
• Proficient computing skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications, financial reporting software, and facility condition software would be considered an asset.
• Proven abilities to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings and relevant health and safety regulations and building codes.
• Knowledge of institutional construction estimating, and procurement practices considered assets and understanding of Alternative Financing and Procurement preferred.

III. SKILLS:

• Excellent written (including report writing) and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills required, along with the ability to analyze, negotiate, and solve problems with a continuous improvement mindset in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage expectations and negotiate regarding project requirements and/or changes.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet established deadlines, and achieve results in a highly complex environment.
• High level of accuracy required while working under pressure.
• Sound judgment, tact, patience, and sensitivity to the diverse needs of clients.
• Exceptional customer service skills, design acumen and creative thinking.
• Understanding of internal and external policies and guidelines (e.g., Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code).

IV. OTHER:

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes (eg. Building Code) and construction detailing and techniques.
• Strong sense of ownership of work to maintain project momentum.
• Demonstrated experience handling multiple projects at one time.
• Excellent quality control and accuracy of work.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, problem-solving, good judgement and discretion.

NOTE: * A cover letter is required to accompany your application.

Closing Date: 05/29/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:45am – 5:00pm, with occasional overtime on weekdays and weekends. Some weekend work is required to maintain service during the year and to support specific construction needs.

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $90,134 - $105,156 -- Broadband Salary Range: $90,134 - $150,223

Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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