Project Manager

Date Posted: 02/20/2024
Req ID: 36088
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Design and Construction Management
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00050719

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The 300-acre UTSC campus has grown from its early buildings, designed by architect John Andrew and inspired by the dramatic landscape of the Highland Creek Valley to include new residential, athletics, research and teaching facilities. Expansion has been guided by the strong fundamentals of the original Scarborough College with a commitment to high quality architecture, natural open spaces, deep environmental considerations and a student-centered experience. Within this context, the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Department of Design and Construction Management offers a unique opportunity to undertake a diverse range of project types within a similarly diverse range of buildings. The Department’s projects involve renovations and additions to existing buildings with construction budgets, which typically range from $50K to $10M. Our goal is to create innovative and timely solutions that will contribute to enhancing the built environment for faculty, students and staff in support of the University’s mission.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Under general direction of the Assistant Director, Project Management Development, this position works closely with assigned clients and other Project Managers. In this role, the PM is the primary point of contact for assigned projects that range in size and complexity (up to $10M). The incumbent is responsible for overall implementation of projects from concept to completion and for managing the different phases of the project.

Overarching goals of keeping the project on time and budget within the agreed upon scope are a vital responsibility of the Project Manager. Because the incumbent must review design drawings prepared by professional engineers and licensed architects, s/he must understand the legislative and ethical requirements that govern these professions. The incumbent must at all times conduct oneself with a high degree of professionalism and within the ethical conduct requirements of the profession.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with all stakeholders to ensure budget, deadlines, standards, and scope are met
• Developing or modifying project schedules to expedite and/or compress the critical path to meet timelines
• Ensuring that tendering bid documents are clear and compliant with University procurement policies
• Planning and controlling expenditures on many accounts for construction projects
• Implementing change order decisions and adjusting costs of additional fee requirements
• Coordinating construction meetings and communicating project requirements
• Monitoring and assessing consultant and contractor performance
• Liaising with clients throughout the project to provide updates and ensure clients' needs and objectives are captured

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or architecture tracking towards professional licensure or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum five years of related experience in the construction industry overseeing a range of projects ranging in size and complexity, including some related experience in design and construction.
• Demonstrated experience in managing construction projects, budget management and timeline forecasts.
• Computer-based project scheduling/management experience (e.g. MS Project) is required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of CAD.
• Superior oral and written communication skills; superior interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to respond to frequently changing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects within strict budget and timeline constraints.
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in project management for higher education.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation desirable.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Diplomatic
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Patient
• Problem solver
• Team player

Notes:

• This a term position from March 2024 - May 2025.
• A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office .

Closing Date: 03/10/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $88,290 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $112,911. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Engineering / Technical
Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.