Manager - Capital Planning and Projects (Land and Buildings)

Our client is a well-known teaching institution with strong roots in the province of Québec. They are currently looking for a manager – capital planning and projects.

Nature of position

Answering to the Associate Vice-Principal – finance and operations, you will be responsible for all aspects of the institution’s capital projects (planning, project management, renovations, construction, etc.) and supervise the implementation of the projects. In addition, you will supervise the local project management team, outside professionals, and contractors, and coordinate with in-house and outside parties and the various government agencies involved.

• Plan renovation projects for all the institution’s buildings and carefully manage the budget assigned to you;
• Manage your team;
• Bring to fruition the projects (renovation, construction, etc.) for which you are responsible;
• Take part in period needs analyses in order to optimize the use of human, material, and financial resources and recommend required investments;
• Supervise work done by contractors and outside professionals for projects that are your responsibility;
• Provide a sufficient level of supervision for work sites in order to minimize interference with regular operations of the facilities;
• Write up, recommend and participate in the implementation of work methods and procedures aimed at optimizing the use of resources;
• Write up, propose, and prepare reports on the progress of various activities;
• Obtain, as required, expert opinions on major work and make the necessary recommendations;
• Complete the steps required by various levels of government as quickly as possible;
• Negotiate various service and construction contracts for the land and buildings department;
• Carry out any other task related to your duties.

Required qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture;
• Member of l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or of l'Ordre des Architectes du Québec;
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience;
• Proficient with the MS Office suite and the Windows environment;
• Fluent in spoken and written French and English;
• PMP certification or a Master’s in project management is considered an asset;
• Skilled in planning and managing budgets;
• Proven customer service skills.

Education / training

Bachelor in architecture, Bachelor in civil engineering , Bachelor in construction engineering

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