Project Manager Facilities Maintenance

Job Responsibility:

Under the direction of the Superintendent, Facilities Contracts and Maintenance, the Project Manager provides leadership and guidance in the execution of projects and initiatives through an integrated multi-disciplinary team approach that strives for innovation, excellence and efficiency. Projects may include, but are not limited to industrial equipment replacement, building systems design/upgrades, and infrastructure improvements. This position will manage projects throughout the project's life-cycle and ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of safety, work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning.

The Project Manager will, initiate, lead, facilitate, coordinate, and provide direction, monitoring and oversight activity for the projects assigned and ensure that the benefits of the investment are realized in an efficient and effective manner. This position is expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Manager will work with the Project Sponsor to plan, deliver and transfer the project to the Business Owner.

As the Project Manager you will:

• Provide project management expertise and guidance to the Department to successfully complete and/or implement projects and departmental initiatives, while achieving the benefits of the investment.
• Develop and manage the procurement process which includes solicitation and contract administration tasks.
• Manage the Design Management process.
• Assist and develop Business Cases and Investment Strategies per the Investment Planning Manual.
• Coordinate and oversee the Project Turnover process.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor Degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Commerce, Engineering, Architect, or Finance or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Post-secondary education in Project Management would be desirable.
• Attainment of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation/ at the time of hire is desirable. Applicants who have not yet attained these certifications are required to obtain within a 6-year timeframe.
• Successful completion of the associated professional designations in addition to the education listed above is considered an asset including obtaining a P.Eng., C.E.T/A.Sc.T.
• Certificate in Quality Management is considered an asset.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.
• Five to eight (5-8) years of experience related to the duties listed above in Project Delivery, preferably in a Public Sector environment.
• Previously demonstrated success in leading projects including change initiatives, navigating complex environments and influencing desirable outcomes through positive and collaborative relationship management.
• Previous experience managing projects including organizing, coordinating, planning, and maintaining schedules and controlling a large number of projects.
• Experience with supervision and management of consultants and contractors.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and circumstances as well as ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously in stressful and fast paced environment.
• Supervisory experience including planning, organizing, directing, motivating and managing professional and administrative staff.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office Suite including experience with Project Management Systems such as Microsoft Project or similar software.

Conditions of employment:

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer may be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Search information please visit: