Campus Project Manager – Capital Construction

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital construction and renovation projects from planning through completion on campus.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Projects, you will coordinate scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, manage consultants and contractors, oversee procurement, and ensure alignment with university requirements and standards.

Qualifications

• Lead multiple capital construction and renovation projects.
• Coordinate scope, schedules, budgets, and resources for successful delivery.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders across all phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital construction and renovation projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout all phases of the project.
• Oversee procurement processes, including tendering, contract administration, and change management.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with financial and university requirements.
• Identify, resolve, and communicate project issues, risks, and conflicts with recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Contract administration

Communication & leadership

Education

University degree in planning, architecture, or engineering

Job description

Dalhousie University, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital construction and renovation projects from planning through completion on campus.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Projects, you will coordinate scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, manage consultants and contractors, oversee procurement, and ensure alignment with university requirements and standards.