Job Summary:

As an integral member of the FM-PRO Department, the PROJECT MANAGER works as part of a team and leads and coordinates capital project activities under the direction of the Senior Director, New Patient and Surgical Tower.  

We are looking for a member to join the team in the delivery of a New Patient and Surgical Tower at the Toronto Western Hospital, which is currently under construction. This brand new state-of-the-art 15-floor tower will include Surgical Services, ICU, In-Patient Units, Pharmacy, and a Medical Device Reprocessing Department. In collaboration with subject matter and technical experts, you will lead and manage the activities of the project team to ensure the successful participation of project stakeholders and the delivery of the project on-time, on-budget, and within identified scope.

You should be a highly organized individual with background and experience with leading and supporting healthcare capital projects, especially Ministry of Health (MOH) capital projects, where there is planning of multi-divisional, complex, construction projects with numerous dependencies with other projects or initiatives. You will work within a construction administration project phase and collaborate closely with the consultants and construction manager to manage various project tasks and processes.  You will provide oversight and schedule coordination with UHN FFE team for equipment planning and procurement; coordination with ICAT team on technology integration and setup of end user devices; and coordination with operational readiness team in planning including process flow development for clinical care and facilities support.

Knowledge of the Construction Management CCDC-5B project delivery model will be an asset.

Please note that this is a hybrid on-site/remote work role.

Duties:

• Lead and manage various project tasks in the delivery of a complex large-scale construction project during the construction administration project phase to ensure alignment with project schedule, objectives and contractual obligations.

• Be a liaison between UHN stakeholders, Consultant team and the Construction Manager for efficient exchange of information and facilitation of timely decision making

• Oversee and support all aspects of projects including planning, coordination, tracking, evaluation and budget management

• Preparation and maintenance of project documentation including proposals, contracts, project plans, budgets, meeting agendas, documents and decks

• Monitor and report on risks and issues associated with the project to all stakeholders to and escalate as appropriate

• Provide strategies for risk mitigation and resolution where appropriate

• Engage and communicate with stakeholders on an ongoing basis and ensure changing resource and project requirements are met and understood

• Schedule meetings with multiple stakeholders with complex calendars and manage meeting calendars and meeting resources

• Review contract administration documentation and collaborate with consultants and the construction manager to provide timely review and approvals; ensuring effective oversight of construction progress and schedule

• Provide oversight for maintenance of project records including correspondence, approvals and meeting records

• Coordinate with FFE team on equipment purchases for Surgical Services, In-Patient Units, ICU, Pharmacy, and MDRD to align procurement and installation schedules with construction milestones

• Coordinate with ICAT team on plans and schedules for technology integration and setup of end user devices in coordination with construction milestones

• Coordinate with operational readiness team on transitioning planning and schedules for Surgical Services, In-Patient Units, ICU, Pharmacy, MDRD, and other facilities support teams in alignment with construction milestones, completion and commissioning dates.

• Coordinate with consultant team and construction manager to provide direction to construction program processes and procedures, supporting project delivery and operational readiness

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Health Administration, Science, Construction or other planning and management fields or recognized equivalent required

• Minimum 7+ years related practical experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

• Experience in working in a healthcare environment, major institutional or public sector is an asset

• Knowledge in building technical codes and standards applicable to acute health care environments is an asset.

• Knowledge of Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives and Supply Chain Guidelines is an asset

• Experience with CCDC-5B Construction Management is an asset

• Experience with furniture and equipment planning and procurement required

• Experience with decanting and relocation of personnel, furniture and equipment required

• Experience with commissioning is an asset

• Excellent time management and prioritization and organizational skills required

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills, to both internal and external stakeholders required.

• Strong experience in coordination of multi-stakeholder meetings, including preparation of presentation materials, meeting minutes and meeting agendas

• Responsive to urgent demands and short time lines

Salary Range: $90,285-$112,866

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages

• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)

• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment

• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Last Updated Date: 2025/Sep/17