Project Manager, Public Housing Program
Project Manager, Public Housing Program
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The Opportunity
The Project Manager is accountable for the strategic planning and execution of public housing construction projects within Build Nova Scotia Strategic Infrastructure and Development Division. The Project Manager identifies defines and manages a variety of housing focused infrastructure projects that directly impact communities across the province with an emphasis on sustainability affordability and accessibility. The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of public housing project delivery including design procurement construction and handover.
What youll do
Responsibilities
- Manage planning development and implementation of new public housing projects ensuring alignment with NS Provincial Housing Agency strategies/guidelines and community needs.
- Develop project scopes and tender documentation that incorporates inclusivity sustainability and energy efficiency (e.g. Net Zero-ready buildings accessible design).
- Manage project budgets schedules and risk mitigation plans for public housing projects with cumulative value of approximately $100M.
- Oversee procurement of consultants contractors and other partners ensuring compliance with public policy and industry best practice with the goal of improving Value for Money
- Engage with stakeholders including municipal governments housing agency communities etc.
- Supervise internal and external project teams consultants and contractors ensuring performance aligns with established design standards building codes and housing best practices.
- Ensure project documentation approvals funding requirements and regulatory compliance are met for all phases of construction.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular reports to senior management and external partners including the housing agency departments.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.
What youll need
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering architecture or related discipline; or equivalent combination of relevant experience education and technical certification/designation.
- Professional certification/designation in good standing with professional association or eligible to become a member.
- Minimum of 5 years experience managing construction projects preferably in housing development.
- Strong knowledge of housing development processes public sector procurement and residential and/or commercial construction.
- Experience in applying sustainability principles in housing construction (e.g. Passive House LEED or equivalent).
- Ability to engage and collaborate with consultants and community stakeholders to address equity and accessibility considerations in housing design.
- Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams including architects engineers and contractors.
- Familiarity with applicable building codes zoning regulations etc.
- PMP designation would be considered an asset.
- Experience with MS Office and project management related software systems.
Were looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
Build Nova Scotia
Build Nova Scotia is the Provinces Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population growth. In short we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotias diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy connected and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing and were doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being build local pride and momentum and grow our economy.
Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the clients we serve. Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
