Senior Project Manager, Pre-Construction & Capital Planning

National Association of Women in Construction; Toronto; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Pre-Construction & Capital Planning to lead complex capital projects from design through tender readiness. You will manage a team, coordinate architects and engineers, and ensure on-time delivery within budget and scope.

We value experience in education infrastructure, strong stakeholder communication, and strategic oversight. Travel to TCDSB sites may be required; a valid Ontario driver’s license is helpful.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture, engineering, building science, construction management, project management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive design management experience with budgeting and scheduling.
• Registration with Ontario Association of Architects or Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario or eligibility.
• Proficient with MS Project, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe and Bluebeam.
• Public sector experience in education or health is an asset.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary groups including school communities, administrators, consultants, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for assigned capital development projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee feasibility, ATP submissions, funding coordination, design, consultant management, approvals, and project readiness.
• Lead, coach, and develop project staff to ensure effective delivery of the capital program.
• Monitor productivity and resources to ensure efficient delivery of capital projects.
• Develop governance practices, reporting tools, and project controls.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and municipal approvals.
• Prepare project updates, dashboards, ATP updates, and track decisions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Architecture degree

Engineering degree

Building science

Construction management

Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Pre-Construction & Capital Planning

Exempt Level 7: $128,505- $ 154,197

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 85,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 575,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking full-time Senior Manager, Pre-Construction & Capital Planning within the Capital Development, Asset Management & Renewal department.

All interested applicants are welcome to apply, we are an inclusive employer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Head of Capital Development, the Senior Manager, Pre-Construction & Capital Planning provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the planning, design, approvals, and pre-construction delivery of the Board’s capital program. The position leads a team of Project Supervisors and project resources, while maintaining direct accountability for the successful delivery of complex capital projects from project initiation through tender readiness.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for assigned capital development projects, ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder objectives


• Oversee and manage Projects including feasibility, accommodation planning, Ministry of Education Approval to Proceed (ATP) submissions, funding coordination, design, consultant management, approvals, construction administration and project readiness


• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to Project Supervisors, Coordinators, and project staff to ensure effective delivery of the capital program


• Monitor productivity, and resource utilization to ensure efficient delivery of capital projects and programs


• Provide ongoing feedback, and develop performance improvement plans where required


• Allocate staff resources across projects based on organizational priorities, project complexity, and workload demands


• Develop and implement development management processes, reporting tools, governance practices, and project controls


• Monitor project scopes, budgets, schedules, risks, funding requirements, and financial forecasts; provide recommendations on priorities, funding strategies, and risk mitigation


• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, including architects, engineers, planners, and specialty consultants


• Oversee municipal approvals, including Site Plan Approval, zoning, building permits, environmental requirements, utility coordination, transportation and other regulatory approvals


• Review consultant drawings, specs, agreements, RFP, and project deliverables to ensure alignment with Board requirements


• Build effective relationships with municipalities, consultants, developers, school communities, and internal stakeholders


• Prepare project updates, reports, dashboards, presentations, ATP updates, and track decisions


• Perform other related duties as assigned or required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in architecture, engineering, building science, construction management, project Management, building technology or a related discipline


• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in design management with proven project management skills and experience in developing budgets and schedules.


• Registration with, or eligibility for registration with Ontario Association of Architects or the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario


• Proficient with a range of current software programs including MS Project, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe and Bluebeam


• Public sector experience in education or health sector is an asset


• Proven ability to define work scope for external consultants


• Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary groups including school communities, school administrators, senior staff, consultants and others who will be required in project/program delivery


• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement


• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while managing multiple complex projects, competing priorities, and shifting organizational demands


• Thorough knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations


• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical, financial, and project-related information clearly and effectively


• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with consultants, contractors, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives, resolve conflicts, and build consensus in challenging situations

NOTE:

This position may require travelling to TCDSB sites on a regular basis. The incumbent must have a vehicle available to use and a valid Ontario driver’s license. (Eligibility for mileage reimbursement). Requires wearing of appropriate and current safety equipment for TCDSB construction sites.

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are:

Consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld