Job Description

Job Posting #912944 Position: Project Manager, Project Planning
Site: UHN
Department: Planning & Integration, FM-PRO (Facilities Management \xe2\x80\x93 Planning, Redevelopment and Operations)
Reports to: Manager, Project Planning, Planning and Integration
Salary: $84,689 - $105,866 per annum
Status: Temporary Full-time (18 months contract) University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Project Manager in our Planning & Integration Department. As an integral member of the Facilities, Management, Planning, Redevelopment and Operations (FM-PRO) department and under the direction of the Manager, Project Planning, the PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT PLANNING takes a leadership role in the management, organization and orchestration of all aspects of planning for renovation projects within their portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with the FM-PRO Leadership, UHN Executive Project Sponsors and Staff to understand and plan for key capital project initiatives as prioritized by the organization. The principal responsibilities include:

• Leading and driving the planning phase of renovation projects including development of and sign-offs of scope, schedules and budgets
• Developing and implementing strategies to effectively manage the user group planning process
• Performing financial management activities
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation
• Preparing contracts and negotiating revisions
• Changes and additions to contractual agreements with Architects, Consultants and Clients
• Hiring and supervising the activities of Consultants
• Be a liaison between UHN Stakeholders and Consultant team for efficient and effective exchange of information
• Transitioning fully planned projects to the Redevelopment team to manage implementation and construction
• Performing quality management responsibilities
• Provide strategies for risk mitigation and resolution where appropriate
• Performing administrative responsibilities to ensure the efficient operation of the department
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or requested
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications:

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Health Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Design Technology, or recognized equivalent required
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience in either Architectural/Engineering/Project Management in a health sector or public sector context; or health care program and project management of strategic projects
• Experience with Ministry of Health (MOH) Capital Planning highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Excellent problem recognition and resolution skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent analytical skills required
• Ability to produce high quality reports and meet scheduling deadlines required
• Computer literacy required
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions. Posted Date: January 17, 2023 Closing Date: February 2, 2023 For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply. UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.