City of Toronto

Project Manager

• Coordinate a team of client representatives, consultants, contractors, and intra/interdivisional stakeholders to implement design and construction projects
• Provide leadership and expertise in administrative, professional practice and technical matters pertaining to architecture and open space design, civil/mechanical/electrical and geotechnical engineering, and building science
• Verify, validate and prepare project scope and confirm program requirements with client and stakeholders
• Prepare Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations, and Tender Documents for consultant and contractor selection
• Evaluate proposals and construction tender documents, conduct consultant interviews and make award recommendations
• Prepare reports for Standing Committees and City Council and facilitate project-related meetings with stakeholders and public groups
• Prepare detailed construction budget estimates, monitor expenses, approve payments and manage project budgets
• Oversee and monitor progress through project lifecycle, ensure deliverables meet deadlines and KPIs
• Secure approvals from authorities having jurisdiction and liaise with regulators for site plan approvals, rezoning, permits
• Act as liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and building inspectors; manage project communications and documentation
• Approve consultant design solutions, prepare initial design material, prequalification documents and maintain accurate project records
• Respond to bidder enquiries, prepare addenda, conduct site meetings, assist in resolution of claims and disputes
• Monitor conditions of assets and plan repairs and rehabilitations; inspect and supervise work in progress and ensure compliance with legislation and approved drawings and specifications
• Represent the City at site meetings, technical committees and community consultations
• Ensure compliance with Accessibility Design Guidelines, LEED, Toronto Green Standard, TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and Net Zero Carbon Plan
• Lead and coordinate project assistants and support staff
• Monitor construction projects for Health and Safety compliance and maintain records on infractions and accidents

Senior Project Coordinator, Architecture