Manager, Construction Projects in Ottawa

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular, Full-time Manager, Construction Projects to join our dynamic Enterprise Facilities team. The Enterprise Facilities team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by managing our facilities' infrastructure aligning capacity and resources to optimize value in infrastructure investments, while providing a balanced approach to managing service quality, performance, and risk.

In this role, you will ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget, that the project's objectives are met and that everyone else is doing their job properly. You will lead the planning process, working with internal and external clients, specialists, consultants, and suppliers to identify requirements, develop budgets and organize the project from initial planning and set-up through delivery to successful delivery.

Formula for success:

• Leveraging your excellent Planning skills, develop work and product breakdown structure defining work activities and ‘products’ to be delivered at each stage.
• Drawing on your knowledge of Project management, analyze and report performance, resource usage and expenditure against plan and examine any areas that exceed agreed tolerances and take corrective action.
• Utilizing Project Management tools, tailor and apply best practice processes and tools to meet business needs, provide advice, coaching and technical support to embed their use in the project.
• Focusing on Stakeholder Relationship Management, identify stakeholders and gather information to understand their needs and expectations.
• Practicing your superior Organization skills, identify the mix of expertise, knowledge and capabilities required to achieve the project purpose.
• Drawing on your knowledge of Change control, respond promptly to critical events and requests for change, assessing potential impact on the project scope and objectives.

Desired education and skills:

• University degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering, architecture or relevant related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, construction or operation and maintenance of building services.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
• Skilled use of computer programs including Project Management, CAD and databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What we offer you:

• Competitive base salary range.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• Annual Performance Award up to 10%.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs, and much more.

This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location preferably in Ottawa or the GTA, 40% of the time/days of the week. Travel requirements – travel will be required to attend project sites, meetings and conferences etc.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted.