Job Description:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Facilities Planning and Sustainability, the incumbent is responsible for the leadership, development, administration and implementation of Facilities Management objectives as they relate to the management of building and renovation projects college-wide. The role combines lead project manager duties with the technical expertise to develop, maintain and consistently apply design standards across college projects and maintain accurate project and building records. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Job Responsibilities:

Developing cost estimates for infrastructure projects and where applicable, working with architects and engineers to determine budget figures for larger projects
Completing project close-out activities
Developing drawings, specifications and tender packages for projects
Researching and evaluating building products to determine appropriateness
Collaborating with user groups, architects, engineers, consultants, and Facilities Management staff, etc. for purposes of designing buildings or large renovations to existing spaces college-wide
Assigning work to a team of designers in accordance with Facilities Management priorities
Maintaining project files for active projects
Collaborating the efforts of other managers within Facilities Management during renovation projects
Ensuring work orders are responded efficiently and consistently by staff
Ensuring Facility Condition Index records remain current within the software database and are updated at project close-out
Coordinating with other managers within Facilities Management, Information Technology, and
Campus Safety Services as appropriate to their area of expertise
Managing a complicated college-wide database report used by government in the delegation of funding for the Colleges Facility Renewal program
Contributing to the development of new policies, procedures and tools to improve the activities of the Architectural Services team and Facilities Management department
Leading the development, updating and consistent application of design standards for all disciplines in consultation with other managers in Facilities Management, and including the completion of design reviews on work prepared by external consultants.
Providing staff with the appropriate level of training in order to record information accurately
Preparing and tracking project budgets and authorizing payments
Participating in site meetings on large capital projects, meeting with contractors, architects and engineers to review work proposed or in progress and following up on items, and planning remaining/outstanding work
Tracking schedules and following up with action required to remediate deficiencies and deviations from schedule
Managing and updating the college-wide collection of facilities drawings and specifications
Retaining and organizing project records for design, construction and as-built documents and shop drawings
Providing stakeholders with constant communication/updates on work progress
Coordinating and checking the submissions of other managers within Facilities Management in order to provide correct and sufficient information for government reporting
Managing the scope, schedule, and budget of assigned projects from initiation to close-out
Reviewing work in progress, correcting deficiencies, giving instruction/clarification

Job Requirements:

Computer competency in the following programs: AutoCAD, Excel, Word, VFA facility management software
Experience in building and maintaining budgets
Ability to perform space planning exercises and to convert verbal communication into design plans
Certification in Project Management (ie PMP) is preferred
Registered P. Eng. or Architect is an asset
Ability to read blueprints and sketches
Seven years experience in a similar position that includes substantial background in multi-million dollar project management
Strong organizational, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills
Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Successfully completed a three-year degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering or other related field

Job Details:

Company: Georgian College

Job Category: Education

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Barrie, Ontario, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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