Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction

Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction

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Base pay range

CA$91,000.00 / yr - CA$119,000.00 / yr

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Project Management, and working with the Executive Director, Design and Construction, Director, Operations and Engineering, and the Director, Finance (Facilities), the Senior Project Manager is accountable for all aspects of renovation and new construction projects which range in scope, complexity and value. The Senior Project Manager is a skilled project manager who is seasoned by experience to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and to established scope and standards. Functioning with a high degree of autonomy in a demanding, deadline‑driven environment, the Senior Project Manager is the primary lead on projects, collaborating and building strong partnerships with stakeholders, both internal and external to the university through timely communication and accountability, as well as ensuring the efficient and effective management of projects from start to finish. With an open, consultative, and client‑centric mindset, the Senior Project Manager will contribute to broader departmental initiatives by providing strategic advice and assisting with the drafting and updating of the university’s Design and Construction Standards which include safety and sustainability. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Design and Construction Standards are in compliance with all legislative requirements and Queen’s University standards. In addition, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for contributing to procurement strategies for consultants and contractors, and for the development of business cases for major capital projects. Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion principles, the Senior Project Manager creates synergies and is a coach and mentor to the Design and Construction team members.

Responsibilities

Routine Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary contact for projects for both internal and external stakeholders, creating and executing work plans, identifying required resources and assigning duties / tasks to team members.
• Prioritizes potentially conflicting project activities and secures resources as required to minimize impacts to project budgets and timelines.
• Provides monthly updates to the Project Steering Committee and quarterly updates to Senior Executives for major capital projects over $5 million.
• Consolidates, communicates and manages all issues and risks affecting the project, ensuring the timely communication of project status through detailed reports, dashboards and updates, and attends meetings to present reports as required to key stakeholders.
• Ensures appropriate regulatory compliance for all projects, including Ontario Building Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The Construction Act, Ontario Health and Safety Act and applicable local by‑laws.
• Assists with the development of processes and standards for the Project Management group.
• Leads regular project meetings with clients and / or project teams.
• Develops project schedules, monitors progress, and provides direction on mitigations when timelines are not maintained, adjusting and updating project plans as needed.
• Monitors and manages project costs, reporting on budget compliance and recommending adjustments as required.
• Ensures timely payment of consultants and contractors in compliance with the Construction Act of Ontario.

Project Initiation Stage

Design Stage

Construction Stage

Close‑out

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