Sr. Manager, Capital Development & Sustainability

Toronto Catholic District School Board; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Senior Manager for Capital Development & Sustainability. This pivotal role involves leading projects that enhance student learning environments and managing significant budgets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction administration and project management, alongside a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering sustainable and supportive educational spaces, where your expertise will drive impactful initiatives in the Toronto community. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of education and make a lasting difference.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Vacation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract construction administration in a senior management role.
• Thorough knowledge of public sector contracts and tendering procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for Capital and Facilities Services programs.
• Monitor financial status and controls on programs/projects.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Development

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Building Technology

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Senior Manager, Capital Development & Sustainability

(TCDSB is currently reviewing position titles, they are subject to change)

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 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 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, Capital Development & Sustainability within the Capital Development, Asset Management & Renewal department.

The Capital Department manages the stewardship of hundreds of millions of dollars in new construction projects aimed at enhancing student learning and fostering student success. The team collaborates with students, families, teachers, staff, consultants, and contractors to create safe, sustainable, and supportive learning environments. Through various initiatives, the department strives to develop responsive spaces that engage students, inspire curiosity, promote reflection, encourage collaboration, and nurture lifelong learning and leadership.

Several team members are licensed professionals with the OAA and PEO, dedicated to advancing and improving public institutional architecture through the design of TCDSB schools. The department partners with some of Canada's leading architects, leveraging their diverse expertise to continually enhance our built environments.

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

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to and under the direction of the Head– Capital Development, this position will provide leadership, direction and best practices for the Capital and Facilities Services programs/projects.

• Technical leadership and apply best practices in Schedule Management and in overseeing/directing building issues and ongoing communications with stakeholders including superintendents, principals, senior staff, consultants and other Board staff
• Monitor financial status and controls on programs/projects including consultant and construction contract changes
• Provide best practices and oversight on municipal approvals from the City of Toronto
• Perform support tasks related to Capital Development projects including: preparation of reports and studies for internal use and board meetings; supporting the Department Head with strategic planning of the capital programs; tracking and monitoring the overall program status including schedule and financial status; responding to requests for information internally and externally; overseeing updates to the capital program website pages.
• Act as board representative, coordinate and attend meetings with the school communities, board staff, project supervisors, consultants and others involved in the program/project delivery
• Ongoing communications with school communities/administrators and senior staff
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Degree from a recognized university or college in architecture, engineering and/or building technology
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in contract construction administration in a senior management role with proven project management skills and experience in developing budgets and financial models for capital programs
• Membership in an appropriate professional association such as the Ontario Association of Architects or the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario an asset
• Thorough knowledge of public sector consultant and construction contracts and tendering procedures and policies
• Proficient with a range of current software programs including MS Project and other business programs
• Knowledge or experience in new school planning, design and construction an asset
• Proven ability to define work scope for external consultants and teams
• Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary groups including school communities, school administrators, senior staff, consultants and other stakeholders
• Proven ability to direct, organize, monitor and supervise staff and consultants as part of program or projects
• Thorough knowledge of relevant government codes and regulations
• Works well under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written, verbal communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem- solving skills
• Ability to work independently or with a team

NOTE: This position requires 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.

This is a non-union Level 7 position with a salary range of $ 1 03,609 - $1 24,324 along with comprehensive benefits including pension plan, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

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:

• Committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Accountable
• Relationship builders
• Adaptable
• People developers – we engage, coach, and develop
• Continuous improvers and innovators; and
• Team oriented

We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire continuous improvement so that we can better serve our students, communities, and employees.

As an equal opportunity employer, we 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 such a person. 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

Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later thanApril 17, 2025 via Apply To Education:

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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