Job Description
Job Level: RE-07 $105,786 to $136,312
Closing Date: 08/08/23
The Design and Construction Branch is looking for two (2) Senior Project Managers for indeterminate positions. The positions are classified as RÉ-07 ($105,786 to $136,312 per annum) salary under review.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.
Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Director, Project Management, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver architectural, landscaping, industrial design or engineering projects related to construction, fit-up and accommodation programs with varying levels of complexity. The individual manages resources, schedules, financials, including management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. The individual is expected to contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to project delivery.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, industrial design, urban planning, construction, project management or another field related to the work to be performed.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of eight (8) years holding progressively significant responsibilities in project management:
- Extensive experience providing strategic advice to the most senior levels in an organization.
- Extensive experience negotiating, collaborating and resolving complex issues with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience managing financial and human resources.
- Experience managing and supervising major construction contracts and coordinating external consultants.
- Experience in tendering process and evaluating bids.
KNOWLEDGE
- Of project and program management principles and best practices.
- Of different project deliveries methods (i.e. design-bid-build, construction management, design-build).
ABILITIES
- To work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and oversee the work of consultants.
- To lead a multidisciplinary team in a fluid work environment with overlaps in responsibilities between internal and external units.
- To prioritize work and meet tight deadlines despite continually changing priorities.
- To negotiate, build consensus and resolve conflict.
- To communicate effectively and deliver presentations in both official languages.
COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrating integrity and respect civility and well-being.
- Thinking things through – innovating through analysis and ideas.
- Working effectively with others – relationships and trust building.
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented – getting things done.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual CBC.
- Position is in the National Capital Region. The candidate must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace (40 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario).
- The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment, all employees are currently asked to work on-site at least two (2) days per week.
- The successful candidate may be required to work irregular hours and overtime (evenings, weekends and public holidays) on occasion and work on site.
ASSETS
- Experience with construction projects for heritage buildings and heritage landscapes.
- Experience with design and implementation of security infrastructure for buildings and sites.
- Experience in leading change management initiatives.
- Other professional designations or Project Management memberships.
- Awards (Design or Project Management).
The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca.
Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free).
Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.
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