Project Manager, Building Design & Construction (4)

JOB TITLE: Project Manager, Building Design & Construction

DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Engineering

POSTING NUMBER: 105522

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall, West Tower

SALARY GRADE: 7

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $109,299.00 - $122,962.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $136,6224.00 per annum

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: July 26, 2023

CLOSING DATE: August 14, 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Manager of Building Design and Construction, this position is responsible for effective and efficient project development and / or project management to the standards required by legislation and the City. The projects include construction of new facilities, state of good repair projects, interior office space alterations and renovations and additions.

• Financial accountability . Establish preliminary and final budgets for projects. Ensure budget control is in place and monitor expenditures during all phases. Coordinate the procurement process with Purchasing , Legal and project stakeholders. Ensure project delivery within the agreed budget and schedule. Analyze the impact of project deferrals, cost overruns, delays and informs client groups. Recommend measures to ensure the project requirements are addressed accordingly.
• Reporting . Effectively coordinate all documentation, including all correspondence from architects, engineers, building inspectors, contractors and sub-contractors. Prepare detailed and timely status and progress reports on projects, attend meetings to present reports as required, i.e. Council, Committee meetings, various advisory and steering committees meetings. Create and implement a communication strategy for all projects to keep stakeholders informed. Attend public meetings to make presentations and respond to queries about construction projects. Ensure all closeout documents are acceptable. Establish and maintain project information to support management information systems (e.g. cost control sheet, quantity survey data etc.)
• Project human resource leadership. Manage project teams including staff, external consultants and contractors to effectively implement new construction and renovations. Identify tasks and assign responsibilities. Have overall responsibility for schedules and project budget, track progress, provide day-to-day guidance for decision-making, inspect and supervise work. Provide all aspect of supervisory responsibilities including labour relations and mentoring to staff. Ensure the effective and efficient resolution of issues.
• Advises and recommends . Use own personal expertise and technical/professional knowledge to compose or interpret technical reports, provide recommendations and direction to other professionals in the delivery of project services to clients. Evaluate tender documents, engineering reports and consultant proposals and makes recommendations for Council approval. Work collaboratively with other departments, committees and various advisory groups. Provide advice, guidance and technical assistance for all construction and renovation projects throughout the organization. Ensure a positive working relationship with clients, area municipalities and other Government bodies to ensure coordinated construction.
• Project Development . Responsible for the development of the projects and work orders from start to finish. This includes developing projects for funding approval, site visits and inspections, defining the project scope and required activities. Must have solid understanding of architecture, construction planning, and engineering to develop hard and soft cost budget estimates. Identify all risks associated with the project and assign contingencies to manage the risks. Establish and influence process improvements to advance project development and delivery. Understand all implications and establish priorities and recommendations in the context of the City’s multi-year capital plans, the Corporate strategic plan, the funding requirements and funding limitations.
• Project Management . Responsible for all aspects of leading the project from start to finish. Provide expertise and technical/professional knowledge to advise other professionals in the delivery of project services to clients. Prepare and evaluate procurement documents and consultant proposals and make recommendations for Council approval. Work collaboratively with other departments, committees and various advisory groups. Plan, schedule and coordinate all activities related to successfully implementing state of good repair, interior office moves, renovations, additions and the construction of new facilities. Provide advice, guidance and technical assistance for all projects. Coordinate the design and development of project drawings and specifications. Make recommendations in accordance with legislation and Corporate Standards. Ensure a positive working relationship with clients, area municipalities and other Government bodies to ensure a coordinated construction. This oversight during the conceptual design continues through the tender phase, as well as construction and commissioning phases. Prepare project contracts and use expertise to read and interpret drawings and specifications. Apply technical knowledge to all site plan approvals, building/fire codes and accessibility guidelines and construction techniques. Develops a risk management and action plan, monitor risks, take the appropriate action proactively to minimize potential negative impact of the risks on the project, and report on risk responses. Administration duties include creating the capital project synopsis summaries, project charter, project schedules and governance.

Education

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• University degree in Architecture, or Engineering or Environmental Sciences or Interior Design or an equivalent combination of education and experience in applying the principles and practices of project management, facility operations and construction.

Required Experience

• Over 5 years of progressive project development and/or implementation experience in State of Good Repair, interior renovations and multi-phased major building projects, preferably in the public sector.
• Over 5 years’ experience managing professional staff, consultants, construction firms and general contractors and leading project teams

Other Skills And Assets

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment
• Strong administrative and budgetary skills involving building capital programs and operating budgets
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License Class “G” and the use of a personal vehicle for site
• Professional designation such as OAA, P.Eng., PMP, ARIDO, or membership in Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred.
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Knowledge and application of project management methodology, construction techniques and materials.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral (English)
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and government legislation including (but not limited to) the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, the Construction Lien Act, The National Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, Construction Standards Association, etc.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) project software and AutoCAD

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #105522 by August 14, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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