Project Manager Construction
Job Summary
The Parking Infrastructure and Asset Management department is seeking a Project Manager on a two-year contract. The role leads the end-to-end planning and execution of a new parking facility, including infrastructure implementation and fit-out activities. Responsibilities include managing design, procurement, construction, and handover while ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end infrastructure projects
- Develop project scope and manage contracts
- Review technical specifications and tender packages
- Coordinate stakeholders and construction site meetings
Required Skills
- Project management (4+ years experience)
- Infrastructure construction expertise
- Stakeholder and vendor management
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Perform complete start-to-close-out project management on design and construction of infrastructure to support parking equipment modernization and access-control programs.
- Work with stakeholders to develop scope for infrastructure implementation.
- Manage all aspects of project scope of work; initiate, prepare, and present agreements for consultants and contractors.
- Review and evaluate consultant studies, reports, design proposals, specifications, and contract documents for compliance with standards.
- Prepare and coordinate design consultants’ preparation of Tender Packages (Drawings and Technical Specifications).
- Coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.
- Chair meetings and coordinate with stakeholders for design and construction.
- Attend construction site meetings to review progress and coordinate implementation.
Qualifications:
- Recognized post-secondary education related to the building construction industry (e.g., P.Eng., Licensed Architect, C.E.T., C.Tech).
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in project management for design, construction, and commissioning of multi-disciplinary projects.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and ability to travel to work locations and construction sites.
Skills:
- Sound project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented with ability to handle competing priorities in a changing environment.
- Developed decision-making, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
- Strong written communication skills for drafting reports and technical correspondence.
Working conditions:
- Primarily office-based work environment.
- Regular visits to active construction sites, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate uneven terrain during site inspections.