Manager, Design & Construction - Redevelopment (Full Time)

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide the Hospital direction and oversight to the design and delivery of all redevelopment construction projects including the new Fancsy Family Hospital (FFH) Project. The Manager of Design and Construction will provide timely and efficient leadership support to the Director of Planning and Design and the Redevelopment Team on all items related to design and construction compliance. The Manager will bring a broad understanding of site planning, design, contract documents, procurement, and construction for projects. The Manager should have a good working knowledge of design, building systems and construction practices, policies, procedures, and processes. The Manager should have good project and design management skills, as well as strong inter-personal skills.

The Manager’s primary responsibilities will be related to design oversight / management, and ultimately the construction of the FFH Project and will work closely with the broader, multidisciplinary redevelopment team and internal users. The Manager may also be called on to provide advice and guidance on issues related to the delivery of projects at the Ouellette and Met Campuses.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the physical infrastructure and building systems are design, built and commissioned in compliance with project documents in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Working collaboratively with the Redevelopment team, Senior Team, Users and Consultants to issue submittals and support the approvals sought from regulatory bodies such as Ministry of Health, Infrastructure Ontario, Ontario Health, Municipalities, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality and release of information in accordance with hospital policy at all times. Ensures all decisions and actions taken are in strict accordance with current legislation and regulations, the Broader Public Sector Guidelines, Collective Agreements and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Work with our team to oversee the implementation of appropriate design management and construction project management methodology(ies) and risk management strategies.
• Implement the process and tools necessary to successfully monitor and control construction projects (budget, scope and cost).
• Implement the process and tools necessary to successfully clear construction deficiencies and building commissioning activities.
• Monitors all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in compliance with consultant contracts, the Project Agreement or contract, output specifications, and schedule.
• Oversees and organizes the work of consultants to capital projects.
• Participates in construction site meetings.
• Prepare project schedules and budgets for review and approval. Monitors project schedule, and recommends approval of progress payments, Contemplated Change Orders, and Change Orders.
• Analyze and report monthly on the project’s progress, including project costs and projections
• Tracks all ongoing contract interpretation disputes, and participates at post-contract meetings to address and negotiate dispute issues.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to conduct all duties and responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with WRH’s commitment to promote positive customer relations when dealing with patients, families, visitors, volunteers, staff and external agents.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of best practice construction project management tools, processes, and management of managerial staff through experience in a diverse range of roles.
• Demonstrated well developed business management skills and acumen (strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation and strong analytical skills) coupled with demonstrated organizational skills and experience with large scale projects.
• Leadership values that demonstrate integrity and judgment and inspires confidence and credibility.
• Self-directed with demonstrated success and experience in managing and prioritizing complex projects and working with multiple teams of professional, technical, and non-technical staff.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication and presentation skills, clear written and verbal communication with professional, technical, and non-technical staff.
• Excellent consultation, facilitation, negotiation, problem solving, consensus building/team building and collaboration skills with an exhibited ability to gain consensus and alignment of multiple stakeholders to embrace strategies with small or large, complex projects.
• Commitment to team building in a complex, multidisciplinary, environment and ability to work with various constituents/teams to build consensus.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Architecture, Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Project Management Certificate would be an asset.
• A minimum of five – ten years of experience in design or delivery of complex projects.
• Detailed understanding of construction methods and processes.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is an asset.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge in all aspects of project management procedures for health capital projects, including project control activities such as, change orders, construction documentation etc.
• Expert knowledge of facility design, construction processes, and familiarity with health care delivery systems.
• Knowledge of institutional facility design issues, building operations and systems including related health care issues and safety practices.
• Leadership values that reflect a commitment to team building in a multi-disciplinary/complex environment and working with the various constituents and teams to build consensus and support for change initiatives to achieve corporate, program and departmental goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in conjunction with strong people leadership skills. Knowledge and sensitivity to the needs and interests of all stakeholders.
• Capable of setting performance standards; exhibiting mature judgment; and managing a team toward meeting and exceeding objectives.
• Demonstrated skill with respect to project coordination and implementation of detailed project specifications with multi-user groups.
• Demonstrated experience with facility and equipment commissioning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
• Superior time management and prioritization skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel. Familiarity with AutoCAD would be an asset
• Able to work in a fast paced, results and schedule driven team environment
• PMP designation is an asset
• Experience with municipal building permit applications process.
• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Building Code, CSA Standards and other applicable standards
• Working knowledge of the Ministry of Health capital planning process and Infrastructure Ontario P3 project delivery method is an asset
• Highly developed influencing, communications and presentation skills.
• Consultation, negotiation and consensus building skills
• Experience in finding positive solutions to complex issues and problems with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Experience managing contract performance metrics to ensure value for money is an asset

Other

• Contributes to improve outcomes of safety, increased quality and delivery of care to reduce injuries, near misses, complications, infection and mortality rates by maintaining and promoting a safe and clean working environment for all employees, students, visitors, patients/clients, family members and physicians and fulfilling the duties of workers under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Having the right to be part of the process of identifying and resolving workplace health and safety concerns. This right is expressed through worker membership on joint health and safety committees, or through worker health and safety representatives.
• Having the right to know about any potential hazards to which they may be exposed. This means the right to be trained and to have information on machinery, equipment, working conditions, processes, and hazardous substances.
• Having the right to refuse work that they believe is dangerous to either their own health and safety or that of another worker. Members of the joint health and safety committee who are "certified" have the right to stop work that is dangerous to any worker
• Reporting and documenting any observed risks or hazards to management personnel and taking immediate corrective action whenever safe and feasible
• Acting in accordance with hospital patient safety policies and programs
• Responding to safety risks to clients and takes action in situations where client safety and well-being are compromised.
• Reporting any observed risks to the appropriate authority whose actions or behaviours towards clients are unsafe or unprofessional

Enhances quality of care

Enhances quality of care and contributes to the development of a client centered, team-based, learning environment by consistently contributing as a member of the program team and practicing the values of Windsor Regional Hospital; participating as a member of project teams or committees as appropriate; participating in activities of organizational renewal and development; sharing expertise and knowledge with other team members and other teams throughout the organization; demonstrating respectful, courteous, caring attitudes in all interactions; maintaining and fostering confidentiality in all aspects of written and verbal communication.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Job descriptions will be reviewed and may be revised as business requires.

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Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.