Project Manager - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title
Project Manager

Department/Unit

Facilities Management

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S23323

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

To end in April 2024

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $64,824 - $86,841 per annum

Classification

ADM06

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role._

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Facilities Management

's mission is to provide the Dalhousie community with an inviting, safe and sustainable environment that supports and enhances an inspiring experience in learning, living, working and research. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Projects, the Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of Facilities Management Minor Capital Projects (projects).

Key Responsibilities

Arranges and executes contracts with the consultants and contractors to achieve the project goals and evaluates contracted work for performance and quality by ensuring appropriate qualifications and experience to perform contracted work.
Initiates activities required to develop the project, including development of RFPs and tenders for design and/or construction. This involves coordination within the University with the Purchasing Department and Legal Counsel Office.
Creates meeting frameworks for the consultant team to meet with the client to determine requirement details and ensures the consultant team is able to deliver important milestones set out by the PM, such as budget review timelines and tender dates.
Researches and advises the client in a variety of critical areas such as ergonomics, sustainability, accessibility, design standards, security, finishes, furniture, accessible lifts, lab equipment mechanical and electrical systems.
Represents the University's interests by ensuring all University guidelines, applicable building standards, national provincial and municipal building codes are adhered to.
Confirms and refines the detailed budget breakdown inclusive of all deliverables, and oversees and thoroughly reviews tender documents to ensure coordination of drawings and specifications, performs value management analysis, and provides feedback to consultants.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work inperson on campus.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering or a related field with relevant construction project experience, plus approximately five years' experience in constructionrelated project management, consulting or a related field (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
Good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills and financial management skills.
Excellent business management, leadership qualities and developmental skills.
Ability to resolve conflicting situations.

Assets

Architectural, engineering or PMP designation.

Job Competencies
Respect & Inclusion

Service
Thinking and Acting Strategically
Relationship Building
Resource & Process Management

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement