Project Manager (6-Month Contract)

SUMMARY

The Project Manager plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects and ensures delivery within scope, budget and requirements.

At this position level: 

Projects are typically of moderate complexity, risk and exposure.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

For the assigned projects:

• Plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects.  At this level, projects managed are typically of moderate complexity, risk and exposure.
• In collaboration with project stakeholders, defines project scope, deliverables and requirements.
• Develops and implements project plans.
• Determines resource and budget requirements, cost estimates, and timelines.
• Identifies project risks and develops and implements mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitors project delivery against timelines and ensures timely completion.
• Oversees the activities of project team members and monitors project task completion.
• Communicates project status to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget and requirements, and complies with all regulatory, environmental and health and safety requirements.

Client Relationship Management

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with clients.
• Responsible for resolving issues, managing client expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• College or University degree preferably in architectural technology, construction technology, engineering technology or equivalent work experience
• 3 to 5 years of project management work experience
• Solid ability to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, within specifications, and in-compliant with all requirements including but not limited to regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Solid ability to develop and manage project budget
• Solid ability to mitigate and manage project risks
• Advanced ability to influence, persuade and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced ability to develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders
• Advanced ability to manage client relationships and expectations
• A high degree of  client service orientation
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and performance
• Possesses a continuous improvement and quality mindset along with a desire to continuously seek and incorporate best practices and technologies in order to optimize project delivery and deliver value to the client
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications in particular – MS Project, MS Excel, MS Outlook, along with ability to quickly learn new applications

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

One or more of the following would be considered an asset:

• Project Management Institute Accreditation or in progress.
• LEED certification or in progress

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $77,259 - $96,573 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.