Senior Project Manager/Leader

Company : Nr Consulting

Job Type : Full Time

Toronto, On

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Job Description - Senior Project Manager/Leader

Title :: Senior Project Manager/Leader (2-3 Days Onsite/Hybrid) Location :: Toronto, ON Canada Duration : Contract Responsibilities

Provides project management on large scale, complex, high profile and high risk projects for OPS initiatives.
Ensures project deliverables meet clients' business requirements on time, scope and budget, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, efficiencies and compliance with OPS project management methodologies and frameworks.

General Skills

Leads organizational development, strategy development, business planning, and Ministry funding requests.
Gathers and develops requirements in order to create and maintain a detailed project schedule and/or integrated plan.
Ability to monitor and forecast project costs and provide reporting and input to ensure targets are met
Experience developing and managing project schedules, deliverables, and scope
Ability to promote project management best practices and adherence to standard methodologies
Demonstrated experience directing project teams to ensure project deliverables are delivered on time and adhere to government and ministry standards
Extensive experience coordinating and monitoring project processes, and developing/communicating guidelines and procedures
Sources, selects and on-boards team members in various disciplines, clarify roles and responsibilities and set task/deliverable/performance expectations for resources that are both OPS unionized employees as well as fee for service (FFS) consultants.
Resolves resourcing and inter-personal conflicts, negotiates changes to resourcing, ensures knowledge is shared among team members such as project objectives and deliverables are met.
Develops complex project budgets based on multiple funding channels and cross ministry dependencies.
Effectively manages large project budgets and ensures a high level of fiscal control and accountability including estimates, forecasts and reconciliation/confirmation of actuals.
Proactively identifies potential risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigating strategies can be developed.
Articulates and prioritizes issues and risks at senior executive levels and recommends mitigation strategies for decision makers.
Establishes and participates in steering committee and stakeholder forums
Provides, project, program, and/or portfolio reporting to multi-stakeholders at senior executive levels.
Uses appropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on forces in support of change during all stages of projects – concept, definition, planning, implementation and close-out.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge and background experience in the following listed functional categories would be an asset:
Architect: An architect specializes in designing and planning buildings. They will be crucial in developing the restoration plans while ensuring compliance with heritage regulations and preservation standards.
Historic Preservation Specialist: This specialist focuses on preserving the historical and cultural integrity of the building. They will help navigate regulations and ensure that the restoration maintains the building's authenticity.
Structural Engineer: A structural engineer assesses the building's stability and determines necessary structural repairs or reinforcements. They ensure that the restored building meets safety standards while preserving its historic features.
Construction Manager: As the project manager, you oversee the overall construction process, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of resources. You ensure that the project progresses smoothly and meets quality standards.
Historical Researcher: This role involves researching the building's history, architecture, and materials. They provide valuable insights into the building's original design and construction techniques, aiding in the restoration process.
Conservator: A conservator specializes in preserving and restoring historic materials, such as wood, stone, or artwork. They ensure that original features are carefully treated and maintained during the restoration.
Contractor/Builders: Skilled craftsmen and tradespeople are essential for executing the restoration work, such as carpenters, masons, plasterers, and roofers. They have the expertise to carry out the necessary repairs and renovations while respecting the building's historical character.
Environmental Specialist: This specialist assesses and addresses environmental concerns related to the restoration process, such as lead paint removal, asbestos abatement, or environmental impact assessments.

Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in Project Management's Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (40%)
Demonstrated expertise in planning for infrastructure projects and related experience with security, accessibility and heritage areas (20%)
Experience managing and coordinating project monitoring, anticipates and troubleshoots issues, provides ongoing expertise, resolves problems and provides project effectiveness (10%)
Ability to identify conflict between project and functional areas and develops responses to successfully address conflict (15%)
Ability to handle client relationships to manage expectations, provides updates as required, identifies potential conflicts between project and functional areas (15%)

Must Haves:

Demonstrated expertise in Project Management's Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge
Demonstrated expertise in planning for infrastructure projects and related experience with security, accessibility and heritage areas
Ability to identify conflict between project and functional areas and develop responses to successfully address conflict
Ability to handle client relationships to manage expectations, provide updates as required, identify potential conflicts between project and functional areas

Nice-To-Haves