Project Manager, Construction

Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land. Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Manager, Facilities Construction Services, the Project Manager, Construction provides expertise and leadership for coordinating all aspects of the design, permitting and construction of facility capital projects.

The Project Manager oversees all aspects of the building process from inception to completion and is responsible for ensuring the project is constructed on budget, on time and within scope. The Project Manager reviews and directs the work of staff, consultants, and contractors to develop plans, drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets. They also oversee the planning, design, implementation, and tracking of specific strategic projects for Facilities Management & Construction Services.

FMCS maintains the City’s diverse portfolio of facilities, thereby supporting the full range of municipal services provided to the community. Under the supervision of the Manager, Facilities Construction Services, the Project Manager works as an effective complement to support the department’s facility design and construction initiatives and capital construction projects.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

**Construction Project Management**:

- Provide day to day construction management of a wide range of complex projects including multi-million-dollar capital facility construction projects;
- Manage the design and construction team (including architects, engineers, and contractors) involved with the design, construction, and renovation projects for FMCS department and internal corporate departments as well as external boards, agencies and associations which make use of City facilities;
- Determine and define the scope of work (construction activities) and deliverables for a facility construction project;
- Predict the resources needed to complete the construction project;
- Assist the Manager, Facilities Construction Services with improving the established project management best practices and methods;
- Assist the Manager, Facilities Construction Services with development and updating of the facilities construction project management guidelines and facilities design criterial manual;
- Assist the Manager, Facilities Construction Services with the strategic planning of facilities design and construction (included all phases of facilities development, sustainability and full lifecycle operation and cost) for implementation of changes that will achieve Net Zero Energy;
- Respond to general inquiries from the public, elected officials, committee members and staff.

**Project Planning and Execution**:

- Prepare and stamp drawings and reports as needed;
- Plan the work and tasks for the facilities construction project;
- Prepare the Project Management Plan, including Project Charter, Budget, Schedule, Risk Register and Organizational Chart;
- Obtain necessary permits, approval and other regulatory approval required for the facility construction project;
- Ensure site safety, environmental standards, quality of materials and quality of workmanship meet or exceed identified standards;
- Negotiation and resolution of conflicts with consultants and contractors;
- Assist the Manager, Facilities Construction -Services with the negotiation and resolution of construction claims;
- Assist the Manager, Facilities Construction Services with development of policies, procedures, and standards with respect to facilities design and construction including, energy efficiency (greenhouse gas emissions), project management, design criteria, procurement, accessibility, FADS guidelines, compliance to relevant codes and regulations, and overall customer service;
- Work with the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee on project checklists for recommendations and the Corporate facility accessibility design standards compliance for all capital facility projects that certifies that the City has met the recommendations and standards;

**Project Monitoring and Control**:

- Demonstrate strategic thinking and sound judgment to prioritize and organize various project phases in line with Council and Corporate priorities/workplans and risk analysis;
- Coordinate efforts across the entire project between the client, architects, designers, engineers, and the contractor;
- Interact with the entire project team to ensure work comp