Sr. Project Manager, Space Planning Management and Master Planning

Michael Garron Hospital; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for Space Planning and Management. This permanent full-time role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize hospital space utilization, ensuring efficient workflows and safe care environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and leadership skills, managing space requests and conducting audits to inform planning decisions. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact the hospital's operational effectiveness and patient care quality. If you are passionate about creating functional spaces that enhance healthcare delivery, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized architectural diploma program required.
• 5 years of experience in architectural planning industry needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Master Space Committee and manage space requests.
• Conduct space audits and plan for future programs.
• Collaborate with hospital stakeholders to optimize space utilization.

Skills

Space Planning

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Technical Drawing

Leadership Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Change Management

Education

Architectural and/or Design Technology Diploma

Project Management Institute PMP Designation

Job description

OVERVIEW

This is a permanent full-time position.

Reporting to the VP Facilities, Planning, Redevelopment & Support Services and to the Director, Redevelopment, the Sr. Project Manager of Space Planning/Management and Master Planning demonstrates Programs and Space Planning along with Project Management expertise. She/he will use in-depth clinical and operational knowledge to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the safe, efficient, cost-effective utilization of space. This may include the management of transitioning to new spaces from existing spaces.

The Sr. Project Manager champions space optimization and provides analysis of current use of space to inform planning decisions, including budget and schedule considerations, enabling the design of space resulting in safe care environments with efficient workflows.

The role will require gathering input from Clinical and Non-Clinical Leadership and other stakeholders to plan for appropriate space allocation, hallway routing/pathways, signage, wayfinding, and transitions. The Sr. Project Manager will support corporate leadership in providing advice on the best use of the hospital’s physical space through space planning, utilization, and efficiencies.

To be successful, the Sr. Project Manager will collaborate with MGH Multi-Disciplinary Teams including Clinical Programs, Engineering Services, Environmental Services, Information Management and Technology, Telephony, along with other internal and external consultants/stakeholders as necessary. She/he will also be responsible for the procurement and coordination of third-party vendors as needed to satisfy move and space requirements. All activities conducted within the portfolio should comply with the Ministry Directives (MOHLTC Capital Planning Manual), MGH space policy, and relevant procurement requirements as per the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive (BPS).
The Sr. Project Manager will foster a culture of team building, displaying MGH values of compassion, respect, integrity, inclusion, and courage to build a healthier community together, which will advance the hospital’s vision to provide great care inspired by the community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilitate Master Space Committee.
2. Develop, manage, and update Space Principles throughout the campus.
3. Manage Space Requests, present options, document approvals.
4. Develop schedules coordinated with Multi-Disciplinary Teams, track progress and actions.
5. Perform Space Audits to assess utilization and inform future planning.
6. Plan for future programs, including involvement with MGH Master Plan as assigned.
7. Plan for decants related to renovation projects, including temporary space management, infrastructure readiness, scheduling, clinical planning (grid development).
8. Assess clinical workflows, current state space utilization & applying principles and knowledge to develop functional space requirements that accommodate specific patient populations and user requirements.
9. Function as the lead, along with the Vice President and the Director, in managing space, including designation, utilization, moving, and creation of hospital-based space utilization principles.
10. Create, manage, and maintain a database for space usage.
11. Create, manage, and maintain all corporate space requests.
12. Participate in other corporate committees or councils as assigned.
13. Manage the planning, design, and transition of space and infrastructure solutions.
14. Prepare functional programs and business case documents as needed.
15. Other duties as assigned to support the portfolio.
16. Establish scenario analysis including financial impacts on enforcing appropriate space principles.
17. As required, develop a process and a database to streamline the FFE storage process & locations to better align equipment/furniture efficiencies.
18. Provide clinical assessments – operational effectiveness & clinical effectiveness. Ensure overall patient and staff safety is optimized based on clinical workflows.
19. As required, prepare business case and analysis preparation.
20. Collaborate with all hospital stakeholders, including physicians, clinical & administrative staff, executive, support services, facilities, etc. to ensure space needs are met for optimal operations, patient care, and patient and staff safety.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a recognized architectural and/or design technology diploma program or recognized equivalent required.
• Five (5) years related experience in the architectural planning industry required (Space Planning/Management, Master Plan).
• Project Management Institute, ‘PMP’ designation is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough working knowledge of land use, site, and master space planning principles.
• Strong analytical and technical planning skills and experience with technical drawings.
• Working experience with senior levels of organizations.
• Excellent leadership, influencing, motivational, innovation, and change management skills.
• Proven program management, strategic planning, and leadership skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to negotiate in a complex environment.
• Performance management and results-oriented with the ability to take a creative and proactive approach to solutions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure/stressful conditions to meet multiple and competing deadlines in a high change environment.
• Evidence of advanced communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse management and employee groups and individuals.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN), agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible for contributing to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.