Project Manager

SUMMARY

The Project Manager plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects and ensures delivery within scope, budget and requirements.

At this position level: 

Projects are typically of moderate complexity, risk and exposure.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

For the assigned projects:

• Plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects.  At this level, projects managed are typically of moderate complexity, risk and exposure.


• In collaboration with project stakeholders, defines project scope, deliverables and requirements.


• Develops and implements project plans.


• Determines resource and budget requirements, cost estimates, and timelines.


• Identifies project risks and develops and implements mitigation and contingency plans.


• Monitors project delivery against timelines and ensures timely completion.


• Oversees the activities of project team members and monitors project task completion.


• Communicates project status to relevant stakeholders.


• Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget and requirements, and complies with all regulatory, environmental and health and safety requirements.

Client Relationship Management

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with clients.


• Responsible for resolving issues, managing client expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.


• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• College or University degree preferably in architectural technology, construction technology, engineering technology or equivalent work experience


• 3 to 5 years of project management work experience


• Solid ability to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, within specifications, and in-compliant with all requirements including but not limited to regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.


• Solid ability to develop and manage project budget


• Solid ability to mitigate and manage project risks


• Advanced ability to influence, persuade and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes


• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills


• Advanced ability to develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders


• Advanced ability to manage client relationships and expectations


• A high degree of  client service orientation


• Ability to manage vendor relationships and performance


• Possesses a continuous improvement and quality mindset along with a desire to continuously seek and incorporate best practices and technologies in order to optimize project delivery and deliver value to the client


• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications in particular – MS Project, MS Excel, MS Outlook, along with ability to quickly learn new applications

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

One or more of the following would be considered an asset:

• Project Management Institute Accreditation or in progress.


• LEED certification or in progress