Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

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Job

Requisition  Type:

Full time Employee Group:

Staff Job Category:

Project and Program Management

Employment Type:

Permanent Department:

Facilities - Design and Construction Services Hiring Range:$80,248.28 - $Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The internal posting deadline for this position is October 1, 2026 , at 11:59PM.There is a qualified internal in the role/department

Job Description:

Primary Purpose University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world. With more than 41,000 students, we are home to the world's largest co-op education talent pipeline, game-changing research and technology, and to an unmatched entrepreneurial culture. Together, these create partnerships and solutions to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.

WUSA operates a diverse range of student-facing services and facilities within this infrastructure, primarily located in the Student Life Centre (SLC) or within the University of Waterloo campus, food and beverage venues (Flock Stop, Chaska, Wok Stop, Smarty Pants, and the Bomber), event spaces, and administrative operations, all in support of the Undergraduate student experience.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Planning Design and Construction, the Project Manager, WUSA is responsible for the planning and delivery of design, construction, renovation, and facility renewal projects supporting WUSA facilities and operations. The position will manage multiple design and construction projects from programming and design through construction and close-out, including budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, contract management and commissioning.

Key Accountabilities Project Planning and Management
· Provides oversight and coordination of WUSA projects as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and employs project management best practices to ensure work is planned and executed to meet University and WUSA standards, quality, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements.
· Assists in developing project budgets and plans based on available financial resources and organizational priorities in alignment with WUSA Board-approved capital allocations.
· Provides project status updates, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issues, to WUSA and University stakeholders.
· Coordinates internal departments, consultants, contractors, and other project resources to support the timely and effective delivery of projects.
· Provides technical oversight and general review to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and University and municipal standards.
· Contributes to the development and continuous improvement of cost estimating best practices and resources.
· Manages and maintains official project records including budgets, schedules, submittals, specifications, O&M manuals, drawings, and photographs.
· Represents WUSA in communications with stakeholders throughout all phases of projects.

Capital Planning and Continuous Improvement
· Supports WUSA's strategic planning and optimization for deferred maintenance, capital renewal, and new capital investment efforts, addressing stewardship responsibilities and long-term sustainability of WUSA's facilities and infrastructure.
· Contributes to WUSA's annual and multi-year capital…