Project Manager 2

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Victoria is seeking an experienced Project Manager 2 to oversee renovation projects up to $10M. The role involves managing project phases, ensuring adherence to best practices, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience and relevant educational qualifications in Architecture or Engineering. This role demands flexibility in working hours to meet project needs, contributing to a vibrant campus environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management or 6 years with diploma.
• Experience in coordination of multidisciplinary teams for renovation projects.
• Recent experience within the past 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of project management for renovations.
• Prepare Project Briefs, Charters, and Plans.
• Administer projects and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Problem analysis

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Negotiation

Critique design documents

Service excellence

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Architectural Technology diploma

Job description

Overview

As stewards of the campus, Facilities Management (FMGT) fosters and enriches an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports all who come here. Facilities Management's customers include Deans, departments, faculty, staff and students. The department's branches work together as a team to ensure a high standard of customer service delivery, as well as the provision of capital projects, and effective, efficient and safe performance for the operation and maintenance of campus buildings.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Director Project Management Services (PMS), or the Manager Interior Modification Services, the Project Manager 2 (PM2), with guidance and direction from their supervisor and/or more experienced PMS staff members, manages all phases of project management to successfully deliver project assignments that meet defined objectives and satisfy client expectations. The PM2 is assigned a diverse range of projects at any given time that may vary in complexity and/or risk, but is appropriate for their level of experience and expertise. Projects assigned to this position are usually of low to moderate complexity and/or risk, shorter duration (e.g. up to 1 year), with clear objectives and defined scope. Project values range up to $10M. Projects include renovations, building assessments or feasibility studies; because of the nature of the project assignments, the PM2 usually manages a larger volume of projects. When managing projects this position uses project management and industry best practices, and established departmental and university policies, processes, procedures, systems and templates to oversee the day-to-day management of projects.

The PM2: prepares Project Briefs/Project Charters/Project Plans; prepares, tenders and participates in the selection of consultants and contractors; manages project construction; administers projects; recommends payment of invoices; tracks and reports on project progress including that of consultants and contractors; and, resolves a variety of client, project and technical issues, consulting with their supervisor in situations such as those involving conflicts with consultants and contractors. The PM2 guides other project team members providing technical and project related guidance to enable them to fulfill their responsibilities. For projects that are more complex than usual and/or of higher value (up to $10M) this position supports the development of detailed Project Briefs/Project Charters/Project Plans by external consultants, or more experienced PMS staff members. Exemplifying excellent customer service, this position liaises with clients, user groups, stakeholders, consultants, contractors and FMGT staff to maintain positive relationships and facilitate the smooth implementation of projects.

This position's involvement in projects requires flexibility to work weekends or after hours in accordance with project schedules; work requires physical, sight and hearing abilities ensuring safety and conducting site visits where there is exposure to height conditions, noise, untidy and potentially hazardous site conditions during construction and/or including exposure to weather conditions.

Degree in Architecture or Engineering and 5 years of experience, or Architectural Technology diploma and 6 years or experience, delivering projects from initiation to close. Experience must be recent and within the past 8 years.

Experience

Experience Should Include a Variety Of Renovation Projects Of Low To Moderate Complexity And/or Risk With Values $10M. Experience Should Also Include

• Coordination of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Human resource management including performance evaluation, coaching and mentoring
• Management of budgetary and financial resources in project delivery.
• Stakeholder analysis, communication plans and risk management plans and roles and responsibilities matrix.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience could also be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience gained in a post-secondary or similarly large, complex and unionized environment.

Required Knowledge

• Project management methodologies and best practices.
• Technical knowledge relevant to renovation projects.
• Legal aspects of construction and contract law, procurement processes and contract management.
• High performance building systems and design, LEED-Gold requirements and processes, and other sustainable and green building practices.
• Industry standard contracts: CCDC-2 and RAIC Document Six.
• Public sector procurement guidelines, standards and policies.

Required Skills

• Ability to analyze problems and devise positive solutions that resolve a variety of moderately complex client, project and technical issues within a project team.
• Ability to multi-task effectively to lead multiple projects in a flexible manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts with project team members, clients and service providers and contractors.
• Ability to critique consultants' design, construction documents, specifications and construction contract and tender documents.
• Service excellence approach to project delivery that ensures client's project objectives are met, positive relationships are maintained, and implementation is smooth.

Assets

• Professional Project Management professional (PMP)
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Gold Seal Certification