Capital Works Project Manager

Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture, and tourism. Located at Exhibition Place is the award-winning Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre which is now LEED Platinum certified, and Beanfield Centre conference venue which is LEED Silver certified. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives, and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site. Our environmental initiatives have resulted in award-winning recognition across North America, such as the Platinum Waste Minimization Award from the Recycling Council of Canada, and have established Exhibition Place as a world leader in energy-efficient technologies.

**Primary Function**

Lead for the implementation of a multi-year Capital Works State of Good Repair (SOGR) program to replace, upgrade, renovate and maintain Exhibition Place’s building assets and infrastructures (both underground and above ground).

**Major Responsibilities**
- Lead responsible for the implementation of all building science and interior renovations projects / programs from concept to completion including the development and management of the scope, cost, budget and schedule for the execution of the projects.
- Manage all aspects of the public tender processes for the assigned projects including development of tender documents; respond to scope of work questions during tendering process; issuance of addendum; review / evaluation of tender submissions; determination of the recommendations for contract award; and providing advice on the preparation of contract agreement.
- Manage construction phases for assigned projects including providing comments on all design work / changes; producing, revising, monitoring and assessing the schedule from engineering, procurement, permitting, construction to commissioning; final close-out of contracts; and ensuring all work is properly scheduled to minimize disruptions to shows and events.
- Facilitate and lead meetings related to the capital projects for the owner, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, and customers related to the project and provide input throughout the project.
- Produce monthly progress reports for the Capital Works Manager related to the projects being managed including preparation and distribution of minutes.
- Manage any changes to the project work including negotiating, preparation and approval of any Change Orders.
- Monitor and manage project budgets and recommend progress payments to consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Assist the Capital Works Manager, as required, with the Exhibition Place 10-Year State of Good Repair program including the preparation of the annual Capital Works project list and the project budget; and the development / revisions to design and construction standards, specifications and processes for implementation of the Capital Works program.
- Provide engineering advice, as required, for any Exhibition Place capital project including ones related to the building science, interior renovations, Civil and architectural work.
- In the absence of the Capital Works Manager, manage the Capital Works Division.
- Performs other duties as assigned

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Civil and/or Structural Engineering, and eligible for a membership with the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario or registration with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist or Building Science Specialist (BSS) designation from the Ontario Building Envelope Council or equivalent combination of education and experience in a discipline pertinent to the job function.
- Several years of experience in the design and project management of building envelope, roofing systems, building structural, architectural and rehabilitation of underground parking garages projects
- Experience in utilizing software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic mail) and electrical design software.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written at all organizational levels.
- Proven experience in project management.
- Proven experience in conflict management and negotiations.
- Proven customer service skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret collective agreements, Occupational Health & Safety Act, fire safety regulations, building codes and other applicable codes and regulations.
- Understanding of project financial budgets and controls.
- Municipal, city or campus experience is an asset.
- Possess a valid Class “G” Driver’s Lice