PROJECT MANAGER CS

Job Description 

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (Corporate Transformation), the Project Manager is responsible for providing decarbonization subject matter expertise to all divisions, agencies, and corporations for all phases of City-owned new builds and retrofits of existing properties. This may include feasibility studies, energy modelling, design, construction, grants/incentives, and monitoring & verification. The role may also be responsible for developing standardized materials for net-zero program delivery and the training of other staff on their implementation. 

Major Responsibilities 

• Provides feedback on a project basis to effectively implement the design of energy efficiency and emission reduction aspects of construction projects, major renovations, rehabilitation and alterations 

• Ensures compliance with the Toronto Green Standard v4 on all phases of new build design and construction 

• Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning. 

• Conducts research into assigned areas ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government. 

• Works with consultants and internal groups to identify energy conservation and carbon emission reduction opportunities. Conducts analysis, promotes funding/financing, develops promotional and outreach strategies and tools and supports the implementation of approved plans in consultation with major stakeholders. 

• Contributes to long-term planning for each location based on technical assessment of specific building conditions and needs. 

• Assists the Senior Project Manager with consultations and negotiations with City divisions, agencies, boards and commissions, regarding the evaluation and prioritization of all capital project requests related to decarbonization. 

• Provides advice, guidance and technical assistance in the development of construction and renovation programs and on building management, such as preventative maintenance and energy conservation. 

• Provides input on pre-qualification documents to ensure that qualified bidders are obtained to meet the Corporation's accepted standards for specialized projects. 

• Reviews contract documents for tender in consultation with consultants. 

• Evaluates tender documents and consultant proposals and makes recommendations for Council approval. 

• Assists the construction project manager to oversee work in progress by contractors and staff to ensure effective implementation of energy efficient and carbon reduction projects. 

• Ensures that all work is executed in accordance with relevant legislation, including compliance with Corporate building and maintenance standards. 

• Maintains appropriate project management records of all projects under advisement 

• Develops technical specifications and standards for consultant use, and monitors industry changes and innovations to ensure these documents meet industry standards. 

• Prepares briefing notes, reports, presentations and other project related documents. 

• Attends Council, committee and community meetings as required. 

• Consults and maintains strong and positive working relationships with stakeholders, funding agencies, consultants and government authorities associated with projects to ensure coordinated construction 

Key Qualifications: 

1. Post-secondary education in related areas such as architecture, environmental studies, engineering, and/or the approved equivalent combination of education and experience. 

2. Considerable project management experience in the application and verification of the Toronto Green Standard across all phases of design and construction 

3. Considerable experience with decarbonization strategies and methods for existing buildings in all areas including HVAC, building automation, envelope, etc. 

4. Familiarity with energy modeling software such as RETScreen and EnergyPlus or equivalent. 

5. Knowledge of financial incentives, financing tools and budget management. 

6. Thorough knowledge of building construction techniques, methods, materials and project scheduling. 

7. Knowledge of how to interpret mechanical, electrical and structural drawings and specifications. 

8. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to deliver presentations to management, staff, members of Council and the public. 

9. Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Project, Excel, Project Accounting and scanning and imaging software. 

10. Knowledge of business case preparation, including the creation of reports, studies, analysis and ability to make recommendations to support program mandates. 

11. Knowledge of related policies, Acts, Codes and legislation including the Ontario Building Code, National and Provincial Fire Codes, Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA), Construction Standards Association, Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act (ESA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other related legislation. 

12. Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or similar certifications/designations are considered strong assets.