Projects and Logistics Officer

This is a full-time position situated in the School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering as part of the Canada Foundation for Innovation funded BARN Project (Building Architecture Research Node). This position is located on-campus at both the McGill University Downtown and Macdonald Campus (West Island) sites, as necessary, as well as working remotely from home due to COVID restrictions, as applicable. This is a contract for one year, with the possibility of renewal dependent on funding and performance.

Position Summary:
Provide the best possible research and learning environment for students, staff and visitors through quality services, reliable and cost-effective maintenance, renovations, construction projects and building operations of the University’s physical resources. Provide the planning, development, implementation, and expertise required to ensure the protection, safety and maintenance of university property and resources. Foster a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors. Maintain and improve the standards for the protection, security, and maintenance of university property. Provide quality business operations to support the daily needs of students and staff, such as Buildings and Grounds, Residences, Food Services, Housekeeping, Parking, Mailroom, Printing and Bookstore operations, Athletics and Recreation, etc.  Provide a project management approach to large and medium construction or renovation projects, as well as Information Technology projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Liaises with various project teams to ensure the effective planning, procurement, and implementation of the BARN research facility, infrastructure, and equipment; Assist in development of procurement documentation such as systems descriptions and technical details in the Call for Tender, etc.;
• Work closely as the client representative with the contracted professional team of architecture, engineering, and project management firms;
• Provides regular status reports to the researchers and escalates issues as required;
• Manages and oversees cross-functional project teams and manages inter-project dependencies and communications.
• Balances workload between project teams and provides technical and analytical guidance and work direction to project teams by: scheduling; assigning work; reviewing of project efforts; and removing roadblocks inhibiting project success;
• Oversees third party vendor management across a set of related projects within the new ARC systems procurement project.

The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and similar activities might be assigned as needed.

Education and Experience:

Undergraduate degree with 3 years' related experience; OR --

5 years' related experience. Master’s degree or higher is preferred. Professional architectural, engineering and/or project management experience is required. Experience within the university research setting is preferred. A minimum of 3-years’ experience in architectural design, engineering and/or project management in the private or public sector.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Demonstrated project management skill and ability to manage projects involving the negotiation and execution of agreements and contracts among stakeholders. Experience in the context of research lab equipment and infrastructure with an emphasis on fabrication (wood and metal) and on-site construction processes and equipment is preferred.

How to Apply:

Current McGill employees must apply via internal postings. These are accessed using the ‘Find Jobs’ report in Workday.

Applicants who are not current McGill employees must apply via external postings. The website will direct you to create a Workday account. Please note, you must use a personal email address when creating this account. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email addresses.

Please refer to the job aid:  Applying at McGill Guide for External Candidates

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience with Bachelor’s Degree / DEC III 5 Years Related Experience with DEC III

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 05) $64,210.00 - $96,310.00

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position End Date (If applicable):

09/30/2022

Deadline to Apply:

10/22/2021

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .