Project Manager

Project Manager - Intermediate - Asset & Business Solutions

Location: Windsor - Toronto Region (Work from home with travel as required)

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a socially minded environment and utilize your technical skills while getting fairly compensated for your work. Haerko, a rapidly growing consulting firm providing consulting and project management services within the social and affordable housing space is looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage new development, asset retrofits and consulting projects. You will be leading project teams that primarily include architects, consultants, contractors, and clients. Your ideas to bring continuous improvement to all that we do will be welcomed. This is primarily a work-from-home position, with travel as necessary. This is your opportunity to contribute to the affordable housing crisis in our county using your professional experience and skills. In summary, this new position provides an opportunity for:

- Meaningful work
- An opportunity to make a positive impact
- Visibility for successes
- A transparent culture
- Authentic leadership
- A well-defined career path
- Alignment to the project, team, and organizational strategy

**Introduction**

Haerko provides consulting and project management services for the non-profit housing sector, delivering creative and sustainable solutions to strengthen and grow clients’ operations and asset portfolios. By engaging Haerko, clients benefit from an integrated solution leveraging our expertise and experience in engineering, planning, project management, business, contract law and finance. Our main areas of work are:
**Planning**:Portfolio Regeneration, Asset Management, End of Operating Agreement/End of Mortgage Planning, Project Funding and Real Estate Development.

**Project Management**: Asset Renewal and Repair, Deep Energy Retrofit, New Development and Redevelopment.

**Purpose of the Position**

To lead project teams that deliver significant and positive results to Haerko’s clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. University degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Degree or equivalent.

3. Five years of experience leading and managing project teams including contractors and consultants. (Note, this is NOT five years total experience. The experience leading up to this 5-year requirement cannot be included; for example, working as a project coordinator)

4. Capacity to proactively manage projects and the client experience to assure project success, client satisfaction (i.e., a delighted client) and Haerko profitability.

5. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project. (or equivalent project management software)

7. Demonstrated proactive and constructive management style.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. PMP designation

2. P. Eng. designation and in good standing with the governing provincial body or equivalent relative to area of academic study

3. Passive House Training and knowledge

5. Attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated initiative that improves service or business results.

6. Planning, organization and time management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. General Corporate

a. Plan and execute all projects in accordance with corporate policies, procedures and best practices.

b. Assist with establishing and maintaining a culture of safety internally and for all projects.

c. Ensure delivery of assigned projects on time, within budget, in accordance with specifications and within applicable regulatory, accreditation and client requirements.

d. Effectively communicate within the corporation and with all project stakeholders using written and verbal communication, including presentations as required.

e. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the corporation.

f. Provide direct supervision to engineering students and other staff as assigned.

g. Oversee and manage all project resources either directly or indirectly.

h. Develop, seek approval and execute an annual training plan.

i. Other duties, assignments and projects as may be required from time to time.

2. General Consulting (Client Experience and Service Delivery Standard)

a. Act as representative of owners and serve their best interests.

b. Provide input and advice on technical and business solutions.

c. Provide recommendations and input regarding procurement methods and form of contract.

d. Support consulting assignments where required, in addition to other than new development and restoration projects.

3. Initiating

a. Conduct and manage all pre-project work including managing the collection and preparation of data, preparation of concept drawings and all other information to prepare a business case.

b. Prepare the project charter and obtain internal and client approvals.

4. Planning

a. Solidify project scope and obtain internal and client