Job Description

The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a Manager of Capital Projects and Planning to work within the Facilities Management Department. Reporting to the Associate Vice-President of Facilities Management and Construction and working as part of the department management team; this position will be responsible for project management, capital planning, and sustainability initiatives for the campus. This includes managing dedicated staff, resources, consultants, contractors and capital budgets, as well as planning, directing and coordinating activities of projects to ensure goals and objectives of the projects are accomplished within the prescribed time frames and funding parameters. This position must also work closely with other divisions within Facilities Management and other university departments as well as outside agencies including Federal, Provincial and Municipal, in the assessment, development and completion of projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops project plans specifying scope, goals, budget, strategy, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans and allotment of resources for each phase of a project
• Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones and required tasks. Coordinates the consultant selection process
• Assists in the negotiations of consultant agreements
• Manages employees within unionized work environment including performance evaluation, setting goals and priorities, preparing job descriptions, mentoring, conducting disciplinary action when necessary, and assigning and prioritizing work
• Manages the selection of contractor(s) and vendor(s) and manages agreements
• Ensures all appropriate permits are obtained
• Manages the contracts and agreements between UPEI and consultants or contractors
• Represents UPEI at project meetings
• Ensures regular site inspections are completed to monitor the construction progress and quality, including ensuring compliance with contract requirements as contained in the plans and specifications
• Assesses changes initiated by the architect, contractor or the University
• Manages project budget and keeps Associate Vice-President informed of variation
• Ensures commissioning plan is completed
• Develops and implements the moving plan to ensure the move to the new facility is co-ordinated
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Architecture or related degree
• P.Eng designation is considered an asset
• Minimum 5 years capital project management experience in multi-million dollar renovation and construction projects
• Proven management experience with sound professional judgement, initiative, leadership, effective motivation, team building and delegation
• Knowledge of construction and building systems principles is required
• Sound knowledge and working experience with computers and related software programs
• Ability to develop and maintain productive interpersonal relationships with staff, faculty, professionals and external agencies
• Ability to plan, organize and monitor work activities according to priorities, established schedules and deadlines
• Knowledge of construction and building systems principles
• Ability to organize, analyse, interpret and evaluate problems and provide practical cost-effective solutions
• Experience managing staff in a unionized environment with demonstrated supervisory and management skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal leadership skills

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the . Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

University of Prince Edward Island