Project Manager, Capital Projects

Job Description

About Our Client: As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

Make your move to the City of Mississauga and come be part of something BIG!

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Mandate: Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager the successful candidate will plan and manage construction projects from conceptual design to commissioning and turnover.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation and administration of design contracts
• Provision of direction to consultants of all disciplines
• Development of project implementation schedules, liaison with clients and authorities with jurisdiction
• Development and preparation of construction budgets,
• Review of drawings and specifications, development of construction contracts, construction supervision, project financial management, project commissioning and collaboration with other divisional staff.
• Provides direction to consultants of all disciplines to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within the approved budget and specifications and that construction practices comply with safety guidelines for construction projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Ontario Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario with a mechanical, electrical or structural degree or a licensed Architect registered with Ontario Association of Architects specializing in mechanical and/or electrical design including HVAC systems, fire protection, plumbing, controls, energy management concepts, electrical systems, fire alarm systems, power and electrical systems, etc. with a minimum of 10 years proven successful and progressive experience in building design and construction. (Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirements)
• LEED and PMP designations are preferred.
• Experience in managing multiple large construction contracts (over $10M in value) involving consultants, construction firms and general contractors.
• Solid background in preparing and administering consulting and construction agreements.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications and have strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, NFPA, ASHRAE, Fire Code, OBC, TSSA, Electrical Code as it applies to construction projects.
• Excellent time management skills in managing workload and work schedules.
• Experience in planning, developing and delivering complex, multi-phase projects as well as lifecycle and renovation projects in a municipal environment.
• Basic accounting and financial management skills pertaining to projects.
• Solid writing and presentation skills.
• Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to negotiate effectively.
• Commitment to working in a team-based environment with a focus on continuous improvement and quality customer service

Application Instructions: To apply, please send a resume in confidence directly to Aman Sodi at .

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.