Senior Project Manager(Design)

CRB; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences industry is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large design and consulting projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial Project Management experience and a strong track record in delivering projects on time and within budget, alongside excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of Project Management experience in a design firm.
• Proven track record of large-scale project delivery on time and within budget.
• Ability to lead projects incorporating multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and comprehensive project plans.
• Manage client relationships and participate in project reviews.
• Monitor project progress and report status to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

This position offers the opportunity to lead and manage large, complex design and consulting projects in the life sciences industry. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the direction and performance of consulting and design services for projects of a major scope, valuation and complexity. The incumbent will be responsible for client relationship management, including the creation of a positive experience that will lead to future work. Projects will often include multiple subcontracts and may include several aspects of an integrated project delivery methodology.

Principal areas of responsibility include subcontractor management, change management, project control and reporting, project staffing, adherence to quality plan, project budget, and project schedule. The project manager is accountable for project financial performance and ensuring work is performed in conformance with project objectives and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals to win new opportunities
• Develop comprehensive project plans and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Relationship management of the client, local authorities, CRB project team
• Participate in monthly project and risk reviews
• Project set-up and close-out tasks (project planning, etc.)
• Monitor project progress, manage issues that arise, and report project status to senior management
• Ensure projects adhere to industry standards and methodologies.
• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of seven years of successful Project Management experience in a design firm setting
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale design or construction projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to lead projects that incorporate multiple disciplines

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in acting as a Project Manager within the life sciences industry
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Team-oriented individual capable of leading and managing large teams including subcontractors
• Intermediate understanding of all core engineering disciplines, project execution, and delivery in a design and / or construction firm setting