
Project Director, Transaction & Construction
- Kitchener, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- a new, state-of-the-art hospital site in Waterloo (WRHN @ The University);
- renovating and expanding the existing WRHN @ Midtown Site as an ambulatory and urgent care centre;
- expanding WRHN @ Chicopee in Kitchener for modernized and expanded rehabilitation capacity and;
- maintaining WHRN @ Queen’s Blvd. to continue to deliver excellent care and service to our communities until approximately 2035.
- be a member of the team responsible for the implementation of the project’s development, provide input, review, coordination and integration of the planning, design and transactional documentation into the project works, including, but not limited to, working with Consultants to develop project specific output specifications (PSOS), facilities management output specifications (FMOS) and FFE project integration requirements;
- Support in the development of project RFQs, the Project Agreements (PA), and RFPs for the project and provide leadership to the Senior Project Manager(s) in the execution of Enabling Works and project specific utility organizations;
- Attend, as required, all project related meetings with the planning, design & compliance (PDC) team, Project Company (PCo), hospital user groups, project partners and various authorities having jurisdiction, as required;
- Monitor the compliance of all documentation developed in the execution of Stage 2 Proposal Contract documents (PSOS development), Stage 3 (Procurement), and late Stage 3 (Implementation/Construction) and (Occupancy – Project Settlement) phases; ensuring that the project’s execution is being undertaken in accordance with transaction documentation;
- Work with Senior Project Managers and the Project Director, Planning & Design to identify project related risk throughout the implementation of the project;
- Assist in the development of facility decommissioning requirements as a result of facility consolidations to the new University site;
- Provide open communication and support effective collaboration with the project team to ensure cohesive approach to a successful project delivery;
- Assists Senior Project Manager(s), Planning & Design to resolve project implementation issues that are not in accordance with planning and design requirements, identify and document issues and facilitate resolution with Redevelopment Team, Planning, Design & Compliance (PDC) team, PCo, and Infrastructure Ontario;
- Assist Redevelopment Team Project Coordinators as required to address project related scope, schedule and budget requirements and project implementation.
- Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering where project management forms part of curriculum
- 10+ years in directly related field of work
- Accredited Member with the applicable Professional Association
- Significant project management experience as part of a healthcare capital planning project
- Senior level project planning, development and implementation skills
- Ability to manage a team of support staff to delivery individual project mandates
- Proven experience in effectively managing diverse teams of project consultants, specialists and user groups
- Able to work in a fast paced, results and schedule driven team environment
- PMP designation is an asset
- Knowledge of Broader Public Guidelines and guidelines and best practices for construction procurement processes is required
- Experience with creation of procurement documents (RFT, RFQ, RFP, RFSQ) is required
- Detailed understanding of the multitude of construction methods, procurement alternatives and processes available to support the project(s) development
- Solid understanding of building systems & infrastructure
- Experience with municipal building permit applications process
- Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Building Code, CSA Standards and other applicable standards
- Sustainable Design/LEED experience
- Decommissioning experience
- Solid understanding of Ontario Health and MOH capital project processes
- Solid understanding of Infrastructure Ontario AFP project delivery methods
- Highly developed influencing, communications and presentation skills
- Consultation, negotiation and consensus building skills
- Experience in finding positive solutions to complex issues and problems with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex and concurrent project activities, meet deadlines and manage change is essential
- Well versed with Revit, AutoCAD, MS Project, Sharepoint and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in a Service hospital setting is an asset