Senior Project Manager - Consilium

Scarborough Health Network•Toronto, ON

59d•CA$59 - CA$68•Onsite

About The Position

The Redevelopment and Planning Team at SHN prides itself with our unique team approach where members are equally responsible for project success and work collaboratively rather than in silos. Everyone is accountable for the end result, not just their individual tasks. The Senior Project Manager will be part of a construction project management and planning team that drives projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and quality standards. This role will be responsible for leading the implementation of SHN’s redevelopment higher-stakes, complex projects across the hospital network with a focus on strategy, risk mitigation, and mentoring. The Senior Project Manager provides leadership by directing work teams, contractors and consultants to ensure accountability and performance. The Senior Project Manager will work collaboratively with the planning team to ensure there is no gap between capital construction and clinical operations, resulting in new or renovated facilities that are functional, safe, and efficient upon opening. The planning team will work in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager on all projects with a focus on translating design into clinical workflows, managing space readiness and utilization to ensure smooth transitions, and optimizing patient flow within the new and renovated infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to contribute to creating a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff and others, working in compliance with the hospital code of conduct and the provisions of health and safety policies and legislation, utilizes protective equipment provided and identifies and reports hazards. In this role you will engage in ethical conduct and strive to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient population and workforce.

Requirements

University Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or equivalent
7 -10 years of experience in, construction project management
Minimum 5 years of experience in a healthcare setting
Ability to engage wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including medical leadership, frontline clinicians, support services, plant operations, etc.
Exceptional project management skills, including knowledge of project management best practices
Demonstrated application of Change Management skills in project approach
Experience with all stages of Ministry of Health Capital Planning processes
Solid understanding of building codes and standards, including but not limited to, Ontario Building Code and CSA Z8000
Knowledge of City of Toronto by-laws, design standards, and planning processes
Understanding of construction law and health and safety standards
Knowledge of Broader Public Sector procurement practices
Knowledge of AODA standards
Knowledge of best practice design in healthcare facilities, including architectural finishes, programming, and equipment layout
Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
Exceptional time management skills, must be able to work independently to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs of senior leaders
Demonstrated effectiveness at leading and working with teams, including supporting collaborative design of products with cross-functional groups
Demonstrated ability to develop effective and comprehensive reports and presentations for various audiences, including executives, administrators and clinicians
Knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Health capital project planning process and implementation processes including design, construction and procurement within current standards, codes, bylaws and regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage planning, design and construction projects simultaneously.
Broad knowledge of patient care delivery systems in primary, acute and community settings.
Understanding of available resources for projects and applicable stakeholder groups including feedback and detailed analysis on project processes.
Ability to supervise and provide direction to team members.
Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic project environment with changing priorities.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
Licensed Architect (OAA), Engineer (P.Eng.)
LEED Accredited Professional
Ability to speak another language

Responsibilities

Supports the planning and implementation of new facilities, larger renovation projects, and/or a portfolio of smaller projects from the initial planning and design stages through to implementation and completion in collaboration with the planning team
Provides support by conveying policies and priorities, directing work and ensuring issues are resolved or escalated to appropriate level(s) to meet project deliverables and timelines.
Establishes project team structure by gathering input from stakeholders, identifying needs and skills required; directs and supervises assigned staff by assigning work, orientating staff, developing and implementing appropriate staff development and retention plans
Establishes effective communications channels to ensure stakeholders are fully engaged and aware of project status; provides frequent clear and concise reports to Redevelopment and Planning leadership regarding ongoing issues, progress updates, challenges and opportunities
Carries out project plans according to established Redevelopment project methodologies and systems to ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components by facilitating consensus with stakeholders. Monitors project charter, plans, budget, scope, schedule, expenditures, client satisfaction and risks; reports on variances and impacts to deliverables, and makes recommendations to Redevelopment leadership to mitigate cost overruns, maintain adherence to allocated budgets and timelines, and ensure delivery of a successful project.
Works with the Planning Team to develop business plans for large capital projects through the preparation of feasibility studies, analysis and solution development, development of the project charter, functional requirements, scope and design concepts, budgets and implementation planning.
Leads and oversees, design and contract preparation by engaging planning, clinical leads, equipment planners, design consultants and various user groups for assigned projects; reviews and signs off schematic designs, design development documents, and working drawings and specs for functionality, attainment of program/facility needs, adherence to technical standards and specifications, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the design solution, consistency with best practices, energy & environmental sustainability, and building code compliance. Leads and/or facilitates all stages of project construction and operational commissioning.
Leads the engagement of professional consultants and contractors with support from Procurement; manages established contracts and oversees performance to ensure that consultants and contractors complete on obligations and deliverables; negotiates changes and resolves disputes within authorized limits.
Liaises with the Planning and Building Department of the City of Toronto; negotiates and establishes requirements and approvals for facilities projects such as development, building and rezoning permits, as needed.