Senior Project Manager, Construction

Extendicare; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Greater Sudbury is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee construction projects within their Long-Term Care Redevelopment program. This hybrid role involves liaising with contractors, managing budgets, and resolving complex issues while ensuring projects stay on time and on budget. Candidates should possess over 7 years of project management experience and excellent problem-solving skills. Opportunities for advancement and a robust benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• 7+ years of successful project management/construction experience.
• Ability to translate plans into actions achieving results.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison with general contractor.
• Manage and coordinate consultants throughout the project.
• Provide monthly reporting on project budget and schedules.

Skills

Project management skills

Problem management

Effective communication

Stress management

Proficiency in MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager (PM), Construction will have primary responsibility for construction projects with capital project budgets up to $100 million as part of Extendicare’s Long‑Term Care Redevelopment program and will be a key member of the team led by the Vice President, Property Development and Construction.

This position is a hybrid opportunity with travel required to construction sites throughout Ontario.

The ideal candidate will reside in Northern Ontario, preferably Sudbury or the surrounding areas.

The incumbent will have a broad knowledge of various disciplines and is responsible for providing professional opinion on structural, technological, mechanical, electrical and building systems. In addition, s/he provides expert professional advice and shares specialist knowledge on dealing with challenging and significantly complex construction project implementation issues, including construction phasing and scheduling, and recommends innovative approaches and/or solutions.

The Senior PM manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks and devises contingency plans while adhering to overarching goals of keeping the project on time and budget within the agreed‑upon scope. The Senior PM is responsible for delivering our redevelopment projects on‑time and on‑budget, dealing with the inevitable challenges that arise on construction projects in a proactive and disciplined approach to ensure full visibility to Extendicare leadership of the project status and tracking to budgets and schedules. We envision this role to be very hands‑on in the field dealing with the general contractor and other partners (architects, engineering consultants, etc.) throughout the project life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison with the general contractor and/or construction manager, and project team and ensure close client relationships are maintained.
• Assemble request for proposals for required consulting services and formalize contracts in accordance with industry standards.
• Manage and coordinate the consultants.
• Complete the due diligence requirements associated with the municipality, stakeholders and any requirements for zoning, severance, site plan approvals, etc.
• Assemble tender documents required for various forms of construction contracts.
• Depending on the strategy for each build, the Senior Project Manager will act as Extendicare’s agent for the following types of contracts: Construction Management, Design Build, Lump Sum, GMP or a modified/hybrid version best suited for the project and be familiar with various forms of CCDC contracts.
• Make recommendation, award and formalize contracts.
• Liaise with third‑party cost consultants as required by internal, lenders or other stakeholders.
• Review all security, insurance and other requirements necessary to facilitate each project and the specific contractual requirements.
• Work intimately with Extendicare internal resources and communication experts.
• Provide monthly reporting specific to each project (budget, schedule, risk evaluations, etc.).
• Review all invoices associated with each project and process in accordance with Extendicare's requirements.
• Review all requests for scope changes and make recommendation for its approval or rejection.
• Liaise with Extendicare’s FFE Coordinator as required to coordinate all aspects of FFE and base building provisions and ultimately the installations and delivery at the applicable time.
• Engage with internal operations prior, during and following construction to ensure that operational considerations, improvements, efficiencies are implemented in a practical manner.
• Engage with internal engineering prior, during and following construction to ensure that operational considerations, improvements, efficiencies are implemented in a practical manner.
• At project close‑out, ensure smooth transition with operations & engineering facilities management.
• Ensure compliance at 1‑year warranty review with each facility.
• Work with facilities and operations and if necessary, exercise securities that are in place to ensure any defects are addressed.
• Role requires travel to suit the specific needs of a project.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of successful project management/construction experience.
• Proven problem management and issue resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others while translating plans, concepts and intentions into actions that will achieve results.
• Ability to proactively share information as well as present information clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; be an active listener.
• Ability to work effectively within a variety of stressful situations and challenges, and with various individuals or groups.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the province.
• Must be pro‑efficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Pro‑efficient with AutoCAD is an asset.

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Time Type

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.