Manager, Project Delivery

1. Portfolio / Project Management and Delivery:

Manages and delivers required outcomes for various infrastructure programs reporting to senior colleagues.

Provides direction and development of project plans including scope development business requirements analysis procurement advice methodology selection and resource management.

Oversee the work of junior project managers and project coordinators for the execution of other projects withing the portfolio

2. Portfolio / Project Risk Management:

Identifies assesses and manages project risks developing risk mitigation plans as needed.

Regularly reviews and updates risk management strategies to ensure project success.

Identifies and escalates key project issues to portfolio leaders and executive sponsors.

Collaborates with stakeholders to address and resolve escalated issues in a timely manner.

Provides advice on the interaction risk associated with projects within the portfolio.

3. Communications Planning and Reporting:

Develops and executes plans for internal and external communications ensuring ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects.

Provides processes and tools for reporting project information and progress.

Oversee the progress reports for all projects with in the portfolio.

4. Process Improvement and Change Management:

Identifies shortcomings in existing processes systems and procedures.

Collaborates with senior colleagues and project teams to deliver change management programs.

5. Budget Management and Analysis:

Takes responsibility for delivering prescribed project budgets conducting complex analyses on budget progresses.

Allocates resources strategically and develops plans to address budget deviations.

6. Client and Stakeholder Relationship Management:

Manages day-to-day relationships with clients contract service providers and the project team.

Works within established contract management plans to ensure successful project outcomes.

7. Team Mentoring and Best Practice:

Mentors coaches and monitors the project team ensuring adherence to project objectives and best practices.

Ensure the appropriate project management methodologies are followed.

May perform other related duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree in engineering or a Masters degree in Architecture

A registered Professional Engineer in good standing with Engineers Nova Scotia or qualified to become a member or a registered Architect in good standing with Nova Scotia Association of Architects or qualified to become a member.

A minimum of 5-7 years experience managing large-scale complex construction projects.

A PMP designation would be considered an asset.

Proven ability to develop creative and practical engineering solutions and to identify process improvement opportunities.

Experience working in capital infrastructure implementation with a budget of up to $15 million marine construction government or regulated industries would be considered an asset.

Well-honed and established negotiation and communication skills.

Sound organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Team player with demonstrated leadership skills who has the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders leveraging a communication style that engages a varied audience.

Experience with MS Office and Project Management related software systems.

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 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.

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