Senior Project Manager

Department: Campus Planning Design and Development

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

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General Purpose

The Senior Project Manager is an industry expert responsible for the delivery of large capital projects typically exceeding $25M in construction value and/or a portfolio of projects exceeding $75M in cumulative construction value. The Senior Project Manager typically manages a higher volume of projects when considering number of projects, project complexity and project portfolio value. They are fully responsible to independently manage more complex multi-disciplinary projects of a larger size and higher risk to the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Capital Development, this position is responsible for the management and delivery of project management and construction coordination services to meet the technical and operational requirements of the Campus Planning, Design and Development (CPD&D) Department. The Senior Project Manager has over-arching responsibility for contract accordance, quality assurance, budget control, schedule control, code compliance, safe and non-disruptive implementation of assigned projects. They are responsible for meeting the needs of the client, multiple stakeholder groups, and the University in an expeditious and cost-effective manner, and complying with all applicable University, City and government policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines. This position prepares procurement documentation and manages subsequent Contracts for consultants, contractors and other service providers. Additionally, this position may lead internal resources including design staff, Construction Coordinators and administrative staff, on large and complex projects. The breadth and scope of this position is extensive as they are tasked with leading professional teams on mission critical projects from inception and pre-design, through the design and construction phases to substantial performance, close-out and warranty.

The position also involves capital planning and design reviews for new buildings, major additions, or renovation projects by analyzing various project management options for new projects and renovations including campus infrastructure projects. Projects must blend in technically and architecturally with the other 150 plus campus buildings totalling 7.1M square feet.

Requirements

The Senior Project Manager will be technically knowledgeable with a highly acute understanding of the interrelationships between the architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines. They will possess a minimum 7 years of experience managing projects greater than $25M if they are a licensed Architect or Engineer or 12 years if unlicensed. They will possess a college diploma or university degree in an architectural or engineering program with a facilities, building-design and/or construction focus. They would ideally have a professional designation such as a CET, OAA or P.Eng. licenses. They provide expert advice on project approach and/or work scope sequencing. The Senior Project Manager acts as a technical advisor and subject matter expert and is often called upon by their peers for direction and advice on how to solve complicated problems.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10929001
Classification: P&M FT- Band 07
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 12/01/2026