Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Redevelopment

Job Code: I05039

Category: Non Union

Department: Redevelopment

Employment Status: Full-time, permanent

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital; it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

The CAMH Queen Street Campus Redevelopment is a multiphase capital program which supports the transformation of lives for those affected by mental illness. CAMH signed a contract with Carillion Health Solutions (CHS) to Design, Build, Finance and Maintain (DBFM) Phase 1B (540,000 sqft) of our redevelopment project. Phase 1B was occupied in July 2012 and CHS’s maintenance contract is for 30 years post 2012 and covers ‘hard’ FM Services. Phase 1C (650,000 sqft) was signed with Plenary Health. Substantial Completion for Phase 1C was achieved in September 2020 and CAMH occupied the new facilities in November 2020. The “hard” FM services portion of Phase 1C is now underway and will continue to be managed by Redevelopment for the next 30 years.

Two projects are currently in pre-construction development, namely:

• Phase 1D (Forensic) – 1 building, approximately 523,000 GFA. RFP released in Fall 2022 and will be delivered as a DBF project with occupancy anticipated 2026-27.
• Phase 1D (Research) – 1 building, approximately 375,000 GFA, at the procurement phase of the project. Project will be delivered under a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract with occupancy targeted for 2026-27.

This opportunity will support the Phase 1D Research project.

In a matrix reporting relationship with the Project Director and Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for leading and providing hands‑on project management and contract administration during the planning, design, construction and close‑out stages of the Phase 1D Research Project. Direct, hands‑on project experience during the construction stage is preferred as is technical and contractual knowledge of the planning, design and construction stages of projects.

The Project Manager will play a key role on the Phase 1D Research project and will be responsible to provide a significant portion of the hands‑on coordination, planning, and execution of tasks required to manage the project. The Project Manager will lead and execute project work streams independently and be accountable for the tracking of assigned project documents. The Project Manager will lead the engagement and coordination of a variety of internal and external stakeholders as well as the facilitation of team/stakeholder meetings as required.

The successful candidate will possess excellent customer relationship skills, negotiations, team work skills, strong business acumen, demonstrated leadership skills, strategic thinking skills, project management skills, strong computer skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and communities is essential.

The Project Manager will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and execute project work streams as assigned by the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager
• Hold accountability for project management and coordination on assigned projects within the Redevelopment Office Portfolio
• Identify, document, and provide mitigation strategies for potential project risks and issues of importance and escape to Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager as appropriate
• Facilitate all aspects of project team meetings including scheduling, development of agenda, leading meeting, and meeting minutes, ensuring follow‑up of action items identified
• Attend and participate in external stakeholder meetings as required to fulfill responsibilities, and prepare meeting minutes, ensuring follow‑up of action items identified
• Work with and manage on‑site contractors, design teams and other consultants to manage project risk, update risk register and deal proactively with issues that arise
• Updating and maintaining project data bases on e‑Builder, MS Sharepoint, and other platforms as required
• Assist the Project Director and Senior Project Manager on all areas required for project success

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support technical oversight of the project focusing on mechanical, electrical, IT, structural, acoustics etc.
• Develop work plans for project work streams as assigned by the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager
• Manage the coordination of contract administration of assigned construction projects, including:
  • Track, document and be accountable for responses to Requests for Information (RFI’s) and hospital submittals using e‑Builder platform
  • Coordination and issuance of Site Instructions
  • Coordination and assistance with change management
  • Conduct Site Reviews/Inspections and preparing associated reports including project issues log
  • Review and assess progress against construction schedule and compliance with contractual documents
• Review, develop, and/or deliver reports, communications, and presentations (in written, verbal, or graphical form)
• Review of design and construction documents, including drawings and technical specifications
• Play an active role in the development and review of performance output specifications and other design data associated with typical P3 projects
• Play an active role in the development and review of purchase orders, Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP) and Project Agreement (PA) associated with typical P3 projects
• Assist with the preparation of Ministry of Health capital planning submissions

Job Requirements

Education/Specific Training

• Post‑secondary degree in architecture, engineering, or related discipline
• Working knowledge of project schedules, budgets, technical requirements, contract structure and other matters pertaining to project planning and implementation

Experience

• 5‑7 years of progressive experience playing a key role in large scale ($50M+) complex healthcare infrastructure projects.
• Previous work experience with a general contractor is preferred as is a thorough knowledge of contract management in diverse environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated experience with document storage management via MS SharePoint.
• Experience with document management and tracking with e‑Builder considered an asset.
• Experience with MS Projects or Primavera P6 scheduling software considered an asset.
• Experience working with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Judgement

• Analytical problem‑solving ability.
• Able to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.
• Attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex data.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a self‑directed manner with minimal supervision.

Communication/Interpersonal

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (e.g. interacting and gathering requirements, presentations, report writing).
• Strong organization skills; able to receive tasks from supervisor and formulate logical sequence of activities to achieve the task.

Please note: This full‑time, regular position is not part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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