Project Manager

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph in Ontario seeks a Project Manager within Campus Planning, Design and Development to lead delivery of complex capital and renovation projects. You will manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and compliance with policies.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in architecture or engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. The position reports to the Associate Director and involves coordinating consultants, preparing briefs and reports, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in architecture or engineering or a related discipline, with five years of demonstrated experience in planning and delivering institutional projects.
• Experience in financial analysis, project cost control and critical path scheduling.
• Demonstrate ability to manage and direct professional consulting teams.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Demonstrated project management experience to define and meet project objectives.
• Highly developed analytical and negotiating skills.
• Computer skills related to design and project management are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and construction coordination expertise for multiple design and construction projects and their client relationships.
• Participate in prequalification of consultants and contractors.
• Prepare reports and project briefs for major capital projects and other building additions or renovations.
• Prepare project and construction budgets, ensuring projects stay on budget and on schedule.
• Complete compliance and technical reviews of existing building and infrastructure conditions.
• Ensure compliance with University and government policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.
• Other associated duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in architecture or engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Physical Resources

Requisition ID: 3093

Department:Campus Planning Design and Development

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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Reporting to the Associate Director, Capital Development and Project Delivery, in the Campus Planning, Design and Development Department, the Project Manager will be responsible for overall management and leadership for the delivery of complex small to large capital and renovation projects.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Provide project management and construction co-ordination expertise for multiple design and construction projects and their respective client relationships
• Participate in prequalification of consultants and contractors
• Prepare reports and project briefs for major capital projects and other building additions or renovations
• Prepare project and construction budgets, ensuring that each project remains on budget and on schedule
• Complete compliance and technical reviews of existing building and infrastructure conditions
• Ensure compliance with applicable University and government policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines
• Other associated duties as assigned

WHAT MUST YOU HAVE?

• Undergraduate degree in architecture or engineering or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in the planning and delivery of institutional projects
• Experience in financial analysis, project cost control and critical path scheduling
• Demonstrate an ability to manage and direct professional consulting teams
• Strong communication skills, coupled with the ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrated project management experience, including the ability to define and meet project objectives
• Highly developed analytical and negotiating skills
• Computer skills related to design and project management are required

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE EDGE?

• Have or are eligible to obtain membership in the Ontario Association of Architects or the Association of Professional Engineers
• MAATO, CET, or a PMP designation with extensive experience in design and construction of buildings

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10929005
Classification: P&M FT- Band 06
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 12/01/2026