Design Project Manager

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Design Project Manager to lead complex projects in pharmaceutical and biotech sectors in Ottawa. The successful candidate will ensure project objectives are met while maintaining client relationships and managing multiple projects. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering world-class solutions in an innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience, including Project Management.
• Fundamental scheduling skills.
• Ability to run multiple simultaneous projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects to achieve financial and schedule objectives.
• Manage client interactions and develop project plans.
• Prepare financial/schedule reports for clients.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Scheduling

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or planning

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people by solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a dedicatedDesign Project Managerto join our talented team at our office located in Ottawa, Canada.

In this role, you will provide leadership on assigned projects and act to achieve financial, schedule, and client relationship objectives. You will also plan and organize all engineering functions specific to the project, coordinate client interaction between the project team and client, and provide guidance on recommended manpower and technical resource loading.

Additional Responsibilities

• Holds primary responsibility for the achievement of scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives on assigned projects.
• Attends pre-bid meetings with clients and prepares proposals in conjunction with department heads, directors, and other key individuals.
• Assists in developing the Design budget.
• Manages client interaction on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
• Identifies risks to the project and corporation and works with Project Executives and the Director of Operations to mitigate risks.
• Is responsible for project scope control and development/communication of all scope adjustment notifications (SAN) to the client.
• Coordinates with project discipline leads to determine the scope, complexity, and planning and scheduling requirements of the projects.
• Develops and maintains meeting minutes and Action Items/Needs List for each project.
• Develops and Maintains the Project Execution Plan.
• Prepares internal monthly financial/schedule reports for the Director of Operations for each project.
• Prepares monthly financial/schedule reports for the Client as requested by the client.
• Manages all sub-consultants on the project.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

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Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience at least two (2) of which include Project Management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or planning.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
• Fundamental level of scheduling skills.
• Has the ability to run multiple simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software.
• Understanding of Earned Value and other project controls methods.
• Promotes Safety and adheres to IPS and client Safety policies.

Travel based on the project & project location. This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

IPS-Integrated Project Services, ULC. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Ashley Patience-Abgao at [e-mail] and we will work with you to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made.

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About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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