Senior Project Manager, Planning

Union: Non-union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: 67 College Street
Department: Planning FM-PRO (Facilities Management Planning Redevelopment and Operations)
Reports to: Director Project Planning
Salary Range: $109162 to $159162 annually 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: May 15 2026

Position Summary

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Senior Project Manager in our Planning Department.

As an integral member of the Facilities Management Planning Redevelopment and Operations (FM-PRO) department and under the direction of the Director Project Planning the SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT PLANNING takes a leadership role in the management organization and orchestration of all aspects of planning for renovation projects within their portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with the FM-PRO Leadership UHN Executive Project Sponsors and Staff to develop and plan complex multi-divisional and/or large-scale renovation projects with a high level of dependencies with other capital project initiatives as prioritized by the organization.

The Senior Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the project development and planning phases frequently engaging the Ministry of Health (MOH) and coordinating internal and external stakeholder oversight and collaboration. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing projects from initial concept through detailed design and will actively engage the Redevelopment team from the earliest stages to ensure a seamless transition for project implementation.

Duties

• Lead and drive the planning phase of complex and/or large scale renovation projects including development and approval of project scope schedules and budgets.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage user group planning processes effectively.
• Act as the primary liaison between UHN Stakeholders and Consultant teams to ensure efficient and accurate information exchange.
• Perform financial management activities including project budgeting cost tracking and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare review and maintain project documentations including contracts.
• Hire and supervise Consultants ensuring alignment with project objectives. Negotiate revisions changes and additions to contractual agreements with Consultants.
• Review and perform quality control of design documents submitted by Consultants.
• Develop and implement strategies for risk mitigation and resolution throughout the project planning phase.
• Compile and archive project documentations at the end of the planning phase including documentation of lessons learned.
• Collaborate with the Redevelopment team to ensure smooth handover from planning to implementation.
• Managing all aspects of human resources for a team of 1-3 direct reports.
• Perform administrative tasks to support efficient departmental operations.
• Execute cross-functional responsibilities as assigned.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the role as required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Health Administration Architecture Engineering Design Technology or an equivalent recognized discipline.
• Graduate level studies in Project Management Business Administration or other Management highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Architectural Engineering or Project Management within the health or public sector or healthcare program and strategic project management.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience in space planning functional planning health care design or project delivery in health care or mission-critical industry required.
• Proven ability to coordinate and facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings including preparing agendas presentation materials and meeting minutes.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in project management tools.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards applicable to acute healthcare environments (asset).
• Familiarity with OAA and CCDC contract frameworks (asset).
• PMP certification (asset).
• Experience with Ministry of Health (MOH) Capital Planning processes (asset).
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities including task prioritization.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Information :

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 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 UHNs 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.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time