Infrastructure Ontario Looking for Project Manager, Project Delivery (Government Services) at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

IO’s Project Delivery Enterprise Team delivers some of the province’s largest and most important public infrastructure projects, including new hospitals, highways, transit systems, and courthouses. Our made-in-Ontario approach to modern project delivery has brought over 100 major projects to market and has made Ontario a global leader in infrastructure development by delivering new projects on time and on budget while meeting high standards for design, quality, and health and safety.

The role is responsible for the management and implementation of assigned projects. This includes the delivery of Capital Projects (renovations, additions and/or new builds) as assigned. These projects will include the day-to-day management of projects (including management of Consultants and Contractors), coordination with Ministry clients, and the internal coordination with other Infrastructure Ontario (IO) divisions in support of the implementation of the project. The role will be required to continually engage and build relationships with Ministry stakeholders and external project partners, providing the forum for open, safe and collaborative workplace environment.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent brings sound project management and stakeholder management skills, the ability to adapt quickly and respond to a changing environment, and experience finding positive solutions to issues with clients and diverse teams of project Consultants and Contractors. The ability to coach, mentor and delegate to a team of junior colleagues would be an asset.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, plan and deliver the end-to-end delivery of assigned ICI project(s) in accordance with approved scope, budget and schedule, following Stipulated Sum and Construction Management Methodologies
• Lead and manage the production of all project deliverables, for scope, schedule and budget, including design documentation, construction documents, schedules, budgeting and compliance with applicable standards and municipal and provincial authorities’ regulations. Understanding of project schedules is required.
• Lead and manage the project administration processes for external consultant(s), contractors, and specialty vendors. This includes financial management of contracts, negotiations, dispute resolution, and/or interpretation and terms of agreement(s) on behalf of the organization
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports for both internal and external stakeholders. Present findings to stakeholders
• Facilitate and build effective relationships and timely communication between Infrastructure Ontario, client(s), consultant(s), Project Management team(s) contractor(s), Equipment Vendor(s) and Specialty Vendor(s) to create positive relationships
• Develop and proactively identify project risks and establish mitigation measures in coordination with internal and external project team members and Ministry(s), creating positive outcomes
• Manage the procurement of external consultant(s), contractor(s), and any specialty vendor(s) to support delivery of assigned projects
• Act as the Infrastructure Ontario representative for internal and external committee(s) and meeting(s) related to project activities and prepare and deliver presentations for a variety of stakeholders to support project delivery
• Participate with the Direct Delivery team in the continual improvement process updating tools, processes and methodologies
• Coordinate and manage internal and external vendors for Due Diligence studies, including environmental assessment, air quality testing, transportation design, accessibility, hazardous materials and/or sustainability as required to execute assigned project(s)

What We’re Looking For:

• Substantial hands-on experience in a Project Management related role, successfully leading ICI projects through all stages of predesign, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout
• Experience or education in a related discipline such as Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, and/or Project Finance.
• PMP certification (or working towards it).
• Experience managing projects using various contract types such as; CCDC-2, CCDC- 5B, CCDC-14 etc
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating and building lasting and successful working relationships with client(s), internal and external stakeholders
• Good knowledge of applicable legislation, building codes, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations related to the design and construction industry considered an asset
• Experienced in effectively resolving technical design, construction, legal, budget, scope and schedule issues with a view to proactively manage risk and facilitate positive solutions with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite and Project Management software

What’s in it for you:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

NOTE:

• This posting will close on Friday, March 8 at 11:59 pm
• Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled
• The hiring range for this position is $99,300 – $149,000, with a corresponding job level of PM3

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

By submitting your application you are granting Infrastructure Ontario permission to process your personal data during the recruitment process and for keeping records of the process. Infrastructure Ontario may share your personal data internally to appropriate persons involved in the recruitment process and to third parties where there is an administrative or lawful basis for doing so. Provided that Infrastructure Ontario does not have any lawful reason to continue processing your personal data, you may make a formal request to rectify, erase or restrict (the processing of) your personal data.

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