Senior Infrastructure Planner, Mechanical Engineering

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$106,705 - CA$177,843•Hybrid

About The Position

The Faculty of Arts & Science is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Planner, Mechanical Engineering to join the Office of Infrastructure Planning. This role is responsible for all aspects of capital project planning, high-level, strategic planning, and infrastructure planning for various Faculty projects. The incumbent will play a key role in the implementation of capital projects, conduct research related to physical and infrastructure planning for Faculty facilities, and liaise with internal and external consultants and partners. Additionally, the role will provide technical expertise and guidance to other staff on building mechanical systems and specialized lab requirements. As a senior member of the team, the incumbent will participate in setting annual priorities for space planning to support the Division.

Requirements

University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Professional Engineering designation to practice in Ontario (P.Eng).
Registered and in good standing with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
Minimum eight (8) years of applicable experience in Project Management, Mechanical or Electrical consulting in the design and construction industry and/or Facilities Management.
Experience in project planning and management in the post-secondary education sector preferred.
Experience in providing complex services in an academic or equivalent diverse environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse community.
Facilities and utilities experience preferred.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of Design Standards, Sustainability Standards etc.
Expertise with a variety of project management and process improvement methodologies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Very strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
Good organizational ability; initiative; judgment and tact.
Good numerical skills required.
Ability to use CAD software for plans and spreadsheets/analytical software proficiently.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a consultative team environment working independently and with various internal and external stakeholders and partners with initiative.
Strong leadership, negotiation and analytical skills.
Very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise patience, tact, diplomacy and discretion.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to respond to frequently changing priorities.
High level of accuracy required while working under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Certification in energy analyses, energy measurement and verifications, commissioning is an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of capital project planning, high-level, strategic planning, and infrastructure planning for various Faculty projects.
Plays a key role in the implementation of capital projects.
Conducts research related to physical and infrastructure planning for Faculty facilities.
Liaises with internal and external consultants and partners.
Provides technical expertise and guidance to other staff within the unit on building mechanical systems and specialized lab requirements.
Participates in setting the annual priorities for space planning to support the Division.