Senior Project Manager

Company Description

The University Health Network, where above all else the needs of patients come first , encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, the Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning , the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Site : Toronto Western Hospital

Department : Facilities Management Planning, Redevelopment & Operations

Reports to : Senior Director, Facilities Management Planning, Redevelopment & Operations

Hours : hours per week

Salary : To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status : Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date : July 05, 2024

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Redevelopment Projects Department, FM-PRO, the Manager, organizes and leads the development of construction projects, under the direction of Senior Leadership on a high-profile development project

Duties

• Management and execution of Design Assist construction contract
• Financial management activities, including budget and invoice review
• Preparation and review of schedules and specifications
• Preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, review of changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Review and monitor of construction activities, on site
• Development and implementation of strategies to effectively manage the user group and stakeholder process both internally and externally
• Hiring and supervising the activities of contractors, subcontractors and / or trades people
• Performing administrative responsibilities to ensure the efficient and efficient operation of the department
• Performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, work and project experience.
• 10+ Years of relevant & progressive experience
• Certified PMP is an asset
• LEED, Construction Gold Seal is an asset
• CSA Infection Control is an asset
• PEng. OAA, RPP are an asset
• Excellent problem-solving, change and risk management skills,
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects,
• High level of organization,
• Relationship management with ability to earn trust of others and work collaboratively with stakeholders,
• Technical knowledge of construction means and methods
• Aptitude for presentations in front of stakeholders, lead meetings,
• High degree of risk mitigation, crisis resolution, and negotiation capacities
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders and convey vision, ideas, goals, progress and issues in verbal, visual and written formats.
• Political acuity
• Ability to handle frequent competing and changing priorities and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including : travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.