Project Manager Level 1 - Level 6 (EMAPS)

Department of Food Science, University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba is seeking a continuing full-time Project Manager in Architectural & Engineering Services to lead capital projects and coordinate external consultants.

You will prepare RFPs/RFQs, manage schedules, budgets, and ensure Building Code compliance, with strong communication and CAD skills being essential.

This role offers a 38.75-hour work week (Mon-Fri) and a salary range of CAD 73,104 to 102,342 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and developing plans, reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of Building Code and construction standards is required.
• Eligibility for professional designation in Architecture, Engineering or Interior Design is required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes data for project initiatives including space requirements and cost parameters.
• Prepares RFPs/RFQs and contracts for external consultants; acts as liaison and monitors performance.
• Communicates with Clients throughout the project and secures milestone approvals.
• Prepares technical reports and materials for presentation to stakeholders.
• Maintains organized project information aligning with University standards.
• Manages project scope, schedules, costs and engagement of external consultants.

Skills

Communication

AutoCAD

Research & analysis

Technical reporting

Presentations

Project coordination

Education

Architect/Engineering/Interior Design designation eligibility

PMP or LEED certification (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Management

Architectural & Engineering Services

Position number: 31003

Date posted: August 4, 2026

Job details

Continuing Full-Time

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 38.75 hours/week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Salary: $36.28 to $50.79 per hour ($73,104.20 to $102,341.85 per annum)

Expected Start Date September 14, 2026

2015 hours worked

For more information please contact: Beth Barkley - [e-mail]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Eligibility for professional designation in Architecture, Engineering or Interior Design required.
• Additional degrees or certifications in related disciplines, such as project management (PMP), LEED or other sustainability accreditations are considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture and design in specific areas, such as building programs, preparation of budgets, concept design and functional planning is required.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Building Code.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 years of design and project management experience delivering capital projects is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have strong communication skills along with a proven ability to manage a significant number of projects at the same time.
• It's required that they be familiar with AutoCAD and be skilled in the research, analysis and development of plans, and the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

High-Level Responsibilities:

• Gathers and analyzes data in the development of project initiatives, including space requirements, required functional relationships, typical cost parameters, etc. Carries out building planning/design and program analysis.
• Responsible for preparing RFPs/RFQs and contracts for the engagement of external architectural and engineering consultants for the design work not internally produced. Acts as department liaison with these consultants and monitors their performance.
• Communicates with Clients throughout the duration of the project, attaining approvals at milestone increments.
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports at public forums in conjunction with the University Architect.
• Maintains project information in an organized format to the standard of the University.

Project Responsibilities:

• Manages the entire scope of the project; collaborates with the users to determine precise requirements, develops and maintains project schedules, provides project cost estimates, and engages external consultants.
• Monitors project schedules and budgets, ensures that all related deliverables and outcomes are received.
• Provides project management on functional space programming needs and feasibility studies to inform capital projects on campus.
• Reviews design concepts and provides technical recommendations regarding the development and implementation of projects. Prime considerations are alignment with UM standards and strategic priorities, Building Code compliance, functional efficiency, barrier-free access, durability of materials, life cycle cost issues, sustainable design concepts and construct-ability of design details.
• Follows the University's standard architectural drawing conventions and specifications, as well as the related architectural guidelines, to the leading industry standard.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on the tendering of projects and recommending approval of tendered bids.
• Prepares technical reports and materials for presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

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