Project Manager

Job Description

The Officer works closely with Executive Management to ensure that the scope and direction of each project is schedule and acts as a liaison between the Authority, the contractors and other stakeholders throughout the lifespan of the project. The Project Manager may provide technical expertise in a professional field such as architecture, electrical, mechanical engineering, or construction management. 
The Authority reserves the right to assign the officer to any Facility under its management. 

Key and Critical Responsibilities

• Selects and prepares a portfolio of projects to enable the implementation of the Authoritys strategic and annual business plans.
• Ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Develops project requirements, develops project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. 
• Prepares business cases, project charters, and budget estimates and performs risk assessments to minimize project risks.
• Liaises with Technical Heads, Finance Personnel and Ministry of Health to gain budget approvals. 
• Liaises with Technical Heads and Project Leads to ensure proper project management plans are developed. 
• Represents SWRHAs interest in negotiating and resolving contractors claims as part of effective contracts administration. 
• Ensures compliance with approved scope of works, codes, regulations and requested standards.
• Prepares in-house estimates, evaluates contractor bids and submit recommendations.
• Ensures the outputs of projects are effectively transitioned into the Authoritys operational functions. 
• Coordinates personnel, budgets and other resources to effectively meet the Authoritys need.
• Assists in managing the interface between consultants and contractors to ensure that designs meet the needs of the South-West Regional Health Authority and its health care providers. 
• Performs any other assigned relevant tasks. 
• Must have knowledge of design, construction and the project management process. 
• Must have skills in management, budgeting and analysis, leadership and time management. 
• Must be able to make design modifications when reviewing proposals and plans. 

Key Competencies

• A Degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree in Construction Management or equivalent.
• A Project Management Certificate (PMP).
• MSc in Engineering/Construction or Project Management would be an asset.  
• Quantity Surveying Certification will be an asset.
• At least eight (8) years experience in an engineering or construction environment managing projects of which five (5) must be at a senior level.