Manager, Design & Construction - Redevelopment

Position: Manager, Design & Construction - Redevelopment (Full Time)
Position Purpose  The purpose of this position is to provide the Hospital direction and oversight to the design and delivery of all redevelopment construction projects including the new Fancsy Family Hospital (FFH) Project. The Manager of Design and Construction will provide timely and efficient leadership support to the Director of Planning and Design and the Redevelopment Team on all items related to design and construction compliance.

The Manager will bring a broad understanding of site planning, design, contract documents, procurement, and construction for projects. The Manager should have a good working knowledge of design, building systems and construction practices, policies, procedures, and processes. The Manager should have good project and design management skills, as well as strong inter-personal skills.
The Manager’s primary responsibilities will be related to design oversight / management, and ultimately the construction of the FFH Project and will work closely with the broader, multidisciplinary redevelopment team and internal users. The Manager may also be called on to provide advice and guidance on issues related to the delivery of projects at the Ouellette and Met Campuses.

Duties & Responsibilities   Ensure the physical infrastructure and building systems are design, built and commissioned in compliance with project documents in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
Working collaboratively with the Redevelopment team, Senior Team, Users and Consultants to issue submittals and support the approvals sought from regulatory bodies such as Ministry of Health, Infrastructure Ontario, Ontario Health, Municipalities, etc.
Maintains confidentiality and release of information in accordance with hospital policy at all times. Ensures all decisions and actions taken are in strict accordance with current legislation and regulations, the Broader Public Sector Guidelines, Collective Agreements and Hospital policies and procedures.
Work with our team to oversee the implementation of appropriate design management and construction project management methodology(ies) and risk management strategies.
Implement the process and tools necessary to successfully monitor and control construction projects (budget, scope and cost).
Implement the process and tools necessary to successfully clear construction deficiencies and building commissioning activities.
Monitors all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in compliance with consultant contracts, the Project Agreement or contract, output specifications, and schedule.
Oversees and organizes the work of consultants to capital projects.
Participates in construction site meetings.
Prepare project schedules and budgets for review and approval. Monitors project schedule, and recommends approval of progress payments, Contemplated Change Orders, and Change Orders.
Analyze and report monthly on the project’s progress, including project costs and projections
Tracks all ongoing contract interpretation disputes, and participates at post-contract meetings to address and negotiate dispute issues.
All other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities   Demonstrated ability to conduct all duties and responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with WRH’s commitment to promote positive customer relations when dealing with patients, families, visitors, volunteers, staff and external agents.
Demonstrated working knowledge of best practice construction project management tools, processes, and management of managerial staff through experience in a diverse range of roles.
Demonstrated well developed business management skills and acumen (strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation and strong analytical skills) coupled with demonstrated organizational skills and experience with large scale projects.
Leadership values that demonstrate integrity and judgment and inspires confidence and credibility.
Self-directed with demonstrated success and experience in managing and prioritizing complex projects and working with multiple teams of professional, technical, and non-technical staff.
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication and presentation skills, clear written and verbal communication with professional, technical, and non-technical staff.
Excellent consultation, facilitation, negotiation, problem solving, consensus building/team building and collaboration skills with an exhibited ability to gain consensus and alignment of multiple stakeholders to embrace strategies with small or large, complex projects.
Commitment to team building in a complex, multidisciplinary, environment and ability to work with various constituents/teams to build consensus.

Qualifications   Post-secondary diploma or degree in Architecture, Engineering or equivalent discipline.
Project Management Certificate would be an asset.
A minimum of five – ten years of experience in design or delivery of complex projects.
Detailed understanding of construction methods and processes.
Experience in the…