Project Manager I - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas

The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English.

Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas.

We believe in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff supports this objective.

Our goal is to provide students with the best possible learning experience, in an environment that reflects the diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities.

We are one of Canada's top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today's challenges.

One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe.

Our employees come together around the shared purpose of constant improvement, personal development, service excellence, teamwork and a passion for learning with a desire to make uOttawa and the world a better place.

Everyone's contributions are valued, we all play a part in making uOttawa a world-class institution. Most importantly, we make it possible for you to achieve your full potential. Because at uOttawa, you belong

About Facilities

Facilities services are characterized by a dynamic and creative growing team where the winds of change are blowing, offering people like you opportunities to use your leadership and innovation skills to contribute to the achievement of their inspiring mission: to deliver best in class research infrastructure, reshape campus life and student experience, and provide a sustainable environment for students, researchers, teachers and community.

Position purpose:

Under the supervison of the Project Manager III, the Project Manager I is responsible for the successful delivery of assigned projects within budget, on schedule, in accordance with the approved scope and applicable government codes, all within established project methodologies.

Under the general supervision of the Project Manager III, this position will support the team in the delivery of the program by contributing to other projects and monitoring projects advancement.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Project Management:

Manage the delivery of assigned projects from initiation to completion and ensure project outputs are being delivered as per project objectives, on schedule, to budget and to the required quality.

Ensure clear objectives are established for assigned projects by discussing project priorities with client, developing project work plans and schedules.

Identify and escalate project issues and risks to the Project Manager III for guidance or resolution.

Project Support:

Provide support to Project Managers by contributing to the project development through the gathering and/or editing of various information such as project specifications, plans, bid information, etc.

Participate and provide support at different stages of projects by participating to the request for proposal process, monitoring project progress according to contract requirements, ensuring follow-up and communications are clear and efficient with all stakeholders, and monitoring and gathering various informations related to service providers performance.

Also provide support in coordinating and tracking all project related correspondence including meeting minutes, change orders or other instructions, etc.

Stakeholder Relationship:

Proactively liaise with and report progress to internal client or project sponsor for assigned projects to ensure that they are informed of project progress, and ensure that their opinions or requirements are taken into consideration as the project progresses.

Establish and maintain positive and effective working relations with all members of the project delivery team and operations team to ensure the efficiency of interactions between the teams.

Contract and Performance Management:

For assigned projects, monitor progress according to contract requirements and ensure proper follow-up is made with professional consultants, contractors, suppliers and vendors.

Monitor the performance of professional consultants, contractors, suppliers and vendors and reinforce contract requirements to ensure the terms of contracts are fulfilled.

What you will bring:

Post-secondary certification or technology diploma in Engineering, Architecture, or Project Management with three (3) years of relevant experience in the construction field;
Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, building systems and terminology;
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blue prints, specifications and contracts;
Knowledge of procurement processes, laws governing construction contracts and contracting;
Leadership abilities in the delivery of proj