Manager, Project Scheduling
University of Toronto based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Manager. The University of Toronto is a globally acclaimed academic institution renowned for its exceptional education and groundbreaking research. The university stands at the forefront of diverse fields, contributing significantly to advancements in science, technology, and the humanities. University of Toronto impact extends beyond the campus, shaping leaders and influencing positive change on a global scale. The University of Toronto continues to set high standards in higher education. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: University of Toronto
Department: UPDC – Project Development and Controls
Faculty/Division: VP – University Operations
Position: Manager, Project Scheduling
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $105,156 – $150,223 Annually
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Job Location: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Schedule: Full-Time
Employee Group: Salaried
Requisition ID/Job ID: 35571
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Completed post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, Construction Management or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience: Candidates should have Minimum seven (7) years’ professional experience with capital project planning / scheduling in the AEC environment
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work effectively with clients and staff at all levels
- The candidates should show a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a consultative team environment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to discern and leverage the individual benefits of CPM and LPS scheduling methodologies
- The candidates should have familiarity with industry-standard project schedule formats
- The candidates should exhibit highly developed initiative with the ability to work independently or as a member of a committee or project team
- The candidates should demonstrate a collaborative mindset with keen facilitation skills
- The candidates should possess excellent judgment, analytical, and problem-solving skills to critically analyze capital project plans and documents
- The candidates should showcase demonstrated planning, coordination, and organizational skills to conduct reviews of project documentation
- The candidates should have superior oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- The candidates should possess the ability to exercise patience, tact, diplomacy, and discretion
- The candidates should have proven experience with managing multiple duties concurrently with frequently changing priorities and deadlines, always with a results-oriented focus
- The candidates should exhibit strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- The candidates should hold a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license, which is required for travel between University Campuses and/or to consultant/supplier offices, etc.
- The candidates should demonstrate proficiency in the use of standard office applications such as Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- The candidates should have proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project software
- The candidates should possess a working knowledge of LPS tools such as Mural or Miro, which is considered an asset
- The candidates should possess knowledge of construction techniques and the analysis of architecture, landscape architecture, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering documents
- The candidates should demonstrate knowledge of the primary methods of project delivery and their schedule impacts on projects, as well as costing and procurement processes
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to report to the Director, Project Development, and work with other UPDC departments (University Planning – UP, Project Development – PD, and Project Management – PM)
- The candidate should be able to serve as the primary point of contact for UPDC’s production of project plans/schedules and review project schedules produced by external parties for all active projects within the UPDC group
- The candidate should be able to handle project values ranging from $1 million to $250 million, with some projects exceeding this range, encompassing institutional (academic/research), student residential, mixed-use, utility infrastructure, landscape, and other project types
- The candidate should be able to possess broad knowledge of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) field and bring experience and technical knowledge to their assigned duties
- The candidate should be able to review, analyze, and assess schedule information for active projects, providing advice, input, and recommendations regarding schedule projections and risks
- The candidate should be able to consider project-specific influences, such as stated project programs and budgets, understood feasibility, design complexity, and project phasing during the review process
- The candidate should be able to extract critical data points from reviews that feed into other project or cost tracking mechanisms
- The candidate should be able to think critically, organize, plan, problem-solve, and execute their duties with increasing independence over time
- The candidate should be able to provide support to the Director by undertaking special assigned tasks that contribute to broader University-wide and UPDC activities or initiatives
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!