Project Manager, Design Projects, and Programs
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description :
Project Manager, Design Projects, and Programs
Amica Support Office
About Us
Amica Senior Lifestyles is setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. Committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, Amica offers Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options. Established in 1996, the company operates 34 residences in British Columbia, and Ontario, with plans to continue expansion in select markets.
The Opportunity
At Amica we pride ourselves of our award-winning designs, we are guided by our vision of premium lifestyle for seniors. We apply our insights to create unique, elegant designs that are distinctly associated with our brand. Each one of our residences has a unique story to tell and we believe in the power of wellness through design.
We are a design-focused, fun, friendly people with an open work culture. We are committed to mentoring, continuous learning, innovation, and research-based work.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Capital Projects, the Project Manager, Design Projects, and Programs assume lead accountability for the execution and overall progress of design related capital expenditures for all Amica Senior Lifestyles operating residences. This includes leading the implementation of renovations, and special project activities including design project, scheduling, contractor performance, and quality assurance while adhering to approved budgets and specifications.
The right individual for this role will be data-centric, have a track record of managing multiple projects concurrently, adaptable to change, a problem solver, an effective communicator with keen ability to work collaboratively across cross functional teams.
What you will be doing
Management of multiple design projects and capital programs
- Identifying scope, key deliverables, and milestone schedules for each project (end to end delivery)
- Establishing and tracking schedules and budget to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and within agreed to scope
- Ensuring established brand and design standards are adhered to for all projects
- Coordinating internal teams, contractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and on budget
- Representing the Design Department at Consultant and internal coordination meetings
- Working closely with the FFE department to manage scheduling, lead time, transportation and freight logistics of deliveries and installations
- Tracking and reporting of project’s tasks and metrics
- Coordinating in person installations across Canada
- Monitoring and inspect the work of vendors to ensure quality standards are met
- Tracking progress and identify risks with the potential to impact budget and schedule
- Forecasting of potential project risks and providing mitigation plan
- Conducting deficiency reviews at key milestones and project completion
- Support the development and lead programs within the organization with regards to Suite turns and Sustainability for our active facilities
- Establishing program reporting and benchmarking for Suite turns and Sustainability program rollouts
- Participate within RFPs to establish partnerships with contractors for program rollouts
- Oversee Contractor relations and KPIs for programs
- Lead Capex budget development for Residences for Design project types
What you will bring
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Architecture or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- Gold Seal Project Management Certification or PMP Designation would be an asset
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience managing facilities, design, and special projects/renovation projects/ programs
- Construction Administration is an asset
- Experience in Residential and senior housing industries is an asset
- Experience in Procurement of finishes, furniture, equipment, and fixtures is an asset
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes and building systems
- Superior organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Robust skills in Microsoft Office software, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams
- Experience in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and Project Management software would be an asset
- Understanding of Building Code an asset
- Experience with Yardi an asset
- Must have a valid driver’s license
What you can expect from us
A diverse environment where individual differences are celebrated, and you’re encouraged to be your best self
- A diverse and inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated, and you’re encouraged to be your best self
- A collaborative environment where we work together to succeed as a team
- Learning opportunities to help you grow and support for professional development and designations
- Comprehensive benefit package including RRSP matching
- Participation in Amica’s Flex or Hybrid work model providing team members the opportunity to work a combination of days both on site and remotely
At Amica Senior Lifestyles we are passionate about working together in a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters innovation and turns ideas into action. We remain committed to creating workplaces that reflect the communities in which we operate. We are actively seeking applicants from all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, Black, Indigenous, racialized people, and persons with disabilities and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.
Amica Senior Lifestyles recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members, and visitors from COVID-19. Effective October 2021, a condition of employment is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
#SO-Hiring-AMICA
About Amica Senior Lifestyles
Amica Senior Lifestyles is setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. Committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, Amica offers independent living, assisted living and memory care lifestyle options. Established in 1996, the company owns and operates 34 residences in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, with plans to continue expansion in select markets. To learn more, please visit amica.ca.
Project Manager, Design Projects, and Programs
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description :
Project Manager, Design Projects, and Programs
Amica Support Office
About Us
Amica Senior Lifestyles is setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. Committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, Amica offers Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options. Established in 1996, the company operates 34 residences in British Columbia, and Ontario, with plans to continue expansion in select markets.
The Opportunity
At Amica we pride ourselves of our award-winning designs, we are guided by our vision of premium lifestyle for seniors. We apply our insights to create unique, elegant designs that are distinctly associated with our brand. Each one of our residences has a unique story to tell and we believe in the power of wellness through design.
We are a design-focused, fun, friendly people with an open work culture. We are committed to mentoring, continuous learning, innovation, and research-based work.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Capital Projects, the Project Manager, Design Projects, and Programs assume lead accountability for the execution and overall progress of design related capital expenditures for all Amica Senior Lifestyles operating residences. This includes leading the implementation of renovations, and special project activities including design project, scheduling, contractor performance, and quality assurance while adhering to approved budgets and specifications.
The right individual for this role will be data-centric, have a track record of managing multiple projects concurrently, adaptable to change, a problem solver, an effective communicator with keen ability to work collaboratively across cross functional teams.
What you will be doing
Management of multiple design projects and capital programs
- Identifying scope, key deliverables, and milestone schedules for each project (end to end delivery)
- Establishing and tracking schedules and budget to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and within agreed to scope
- Ensuring established brand and design standards are adhered to for all projects
- Coordinating internal teams, contractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and on budget
- Representing the Design Department at Consultant and internal coordination meetings
- Working closely with the FFE department to manage scheduling, lead time, transportation and freight logistics of deliveries and installations
- Tracking and reporting of project’s tasks and metrics
- Coordinating in person installations across Canada
- Monitoring and inspect the work of vendors to ensure quality standards are met
- Tracking progress and identify risks with the potential to impact budget and schedule
- Forecasting of potential project risks and providing mitigation plan
- Conducting deficiency reviews at key milestones and project completion
- Support the development and lead programs within the organization with regards to Suite turns and Sustainability for our active facilities
- Establishing program reporting and benchmarking for Suite turns and Sustainability program rollouts
- Participate within RFPs to establish partnerships with contractors for program rollouts
- Oversee Contractor relations and KPIs for programs
- Lead Capex budget development for Residences for Design project types
What you will bring
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Architecture or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- Gold Seal Project Management Certification or PMP Designation would be an asset
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience managing facilities, design, and special projects/renovation projects/ programs
- Construction Administration is an asset
- Experience in Residential and senior housing industries is an asset
- Experience in Procurement of finishes, furniture, equipment, and fixtures is an asset
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes and building systems
- Superior organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Robust skills in Microsoft Office software, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams
- Experience in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and Project Management software would be an asset
- Understanding of Building Code an asset
- Experience with Yardi an asset
- Must have a valid driver’s license
What you can expect from us
A diverse environment where individual differences are celebrated, and you’re encouraged to be your best self
- A diverse and inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated, and you’re encouraged to be your best self
- A collaborative environment where we work together to succeed as a team
- Learning opportunities to help you grow and support for professional development and designations
- Comprehensive benefit package including RRSP matching
- Participation in Amica’s Flex or Hybrid work model providing team members the opportunity to work a combination of days both on site and remotely
At Amica Senior Lifestyles we are passionate about working together in a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters innovation and turns ideas into action. We remain committed to creating workplaces that reflect the communities in which we operate. We are actively seeking applicants from all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, Black, Indigenous, racialized people, and persons with disabilities and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.
Amica Senior Lifestyles recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members, and visitors from COVID-19. Effective October 2021, a condition of employment is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
#SO-Hiring-AMICA
About Amica Senior Lifestyles
Amica Senior Lifestyles is setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. Committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, Amica offers independent living, assisted living and memory care lifestyle options. Established in 1996, the company owns and operates 34 residences in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, with plans to continue expansion in select markets. To learn more, please visit amica.ca.