Senior Project Manager, Major Projects

SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager, Major Projects plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects and ensures delivery within scope, budget and requirements. At this level, the projects are in the range of 20- 100+ million and typically of high complexity, risk and exposure. In addition, the SPM Team Lead is also accountable for direct supervision of project team members.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

People Leadership

Demonstrates strong, competent leadership for team members to guide them in reaching their full potential and meeting their objectives, which supports achievement of our corporate goals. Specifically, these responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Full involvement with recruiting talent.
• Provides mentoring, coaching and guidance to all team members.
• Objectively recommends compensation adjustments.
• Manages all aspects of performance.

For the assigned Major projects:

• Plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of an assigned project at this level, the projects are in the range of 20- 100+ million and typically of high complexity, risk and exposure.
• Provides immediate supervision to Project Management Team Members. Sets and monitors specific objectives and development plans for the project management team. Acts as a role model, coach and mentor to project staff. Participates in and provides input to recruitment, performance appraisals and training recommendations.
• Effectively manages projects and programs in accordance with legal requirements and BGIS processes including scope, schedule, financial, reporting, document, communications, risk, environmental, procurement & contracting, commissioning, close out and moves management.
• Operates independently and in collaboration with project concerned parties, defines project scope, deliverables and requirements.
• Preparing formal work breakdown structure and compliance charts.
• Regularly report on project status by means of schedule updates, meeting minutes, financial records and other reports.
• Determines resource and budget requirements, cost estimates, and timelines.
• Identifies project risks and develops and implements mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitoring the design, implementation and operations of the project against established goals.
• Provide oversight and leadership to the change management process, payment certificates and other contract or project related administrative documents.
• Oversees the activities of project team members and monitors project task completion.
• Chair project and site meetings, find resolution to issues and coordinate between multiple concerned parties.
• Communicates project status to relevant concerned parties.
• Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget and requirements, and complies with all regulatory, environmental and health and safety requirements.
• Ensure that client expectations and satisfaction are met or exceeded on all projects and the client’s best interests are represented with respect to contractual and technical issues.
• Establishing and reviewing project and construction implementation strategies.
• Maintaining the design change management process that records changes to the scope of work.
• Preparing plans, charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing or displaying problems.
• Managing and planning moves, including furniture coordination, cabling and signage procurement and verification.
• Coordinating and preparing documentation in response to scheduled and unscheduled reports, returns and observations to update management on project progress.
• Maintaining financial, approval tracking, change management, communications, security protocols for project.

Client Relationship Management

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with clients, consultants, vendors and team members.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• University graduate, professional certification, college diploma in architectural technology, engineering technology or construction project management preferred.
• More than 10 years of professional experience with more than 5 years of project management work experience.
• Federal experience an asset.
• Extensive client interaction experience at an intermediate level.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of project delivery models, including design-build, construction management, and design-bid-build.
• Experience and understanding of public procurement practices, contract law and standard form contracts (CCDC, RAIC).
• Experience managing projects through design, tendering and construction, providing day-to-day oversight as well as procurement of consultants and contractors.
• Project management – proven ability and experience in delivering projects on-time, on-budget, within specifications and in-compliant with all requirements including but not limited to regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Experience in planning of multi-phased projects of high complexity with emphasis in Base Building and Fit up implementation.
• Project Budget management – proven ability and experience in developing and managing budgets of greater than $30 million.
• Project risk mitigation and management – proven ability and experience in mitigating and managing project risks.
• Communication – strong communication, influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Relationship building – proven ability and experience in building and maintaining effective relationships.
• Client management – proven ability and experience in managing client relationships and expectations.
• Client service orientation – strong client service orientation.
• Project team leadership – proven ability and experience in project team leadership.
• Vendor management – proven ability and experience in managing vendor performance.
• Quality – possesses a continuous improvement and quality mindset along with a desire to continuously seek and incorporate best practices and technologies in order to optimize program delivery and deliver value to the client.
• Computer proficiency – proficient in and experience with MS Office suite of applications along with proven ability to quickly learn new applications.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• One or more of the following would be considered an asset:
• Project Management Institute Accreditation, P. Eng. or progress toward designation
• LEED certification
• Other recognized credentials applicable to the nature of the projects in the portfolio or the field of expertise of the candidate (Architecture, Interior Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Project Controls)
• Federal Security Clearance at Reliability level or Eligible

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $103,064 - $128,830 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education, professional designations and performance related to this role.

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BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.