Project Manager (Level 1) - Level 6 (EMAPS)
About the role
Project Management
Architectural & Engineering Services
Position number: 24048
Date posted: January 30, 2026
Advertised until: February 13, 2026
Job details
Project Manager (Level 1) - Level 6 (EMAPS)
Continuing Full-Time
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
Yes
Work schedule:
38.75 Hours/week (Monday to Friday 8:00 am- 4:15 pm)
Salary:
$35.31 to $49.43 per hour
Expected Start Date
March 16, 2026
Trial/Probation period:
1820 hours worked
For more information please contact: Angelo De Francesco - angelo.defrancesco@umanitoba.ca
Qualifications
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Eligibility for professional designation in Architecture, Engineering or Interior Design required.
- Additional degrees or certifications in related disciplines, such as project management (PMP), LEED or other sustainability accreditations are considered an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 5 years of design and project management experience delivering capital projects is required.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture and design in specific areas, such as building programs, preparation of budgets, concept design and functional planning is required.
- Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Building Code.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must have strong communication skills along with a proven ability to manage a significant number of projects at the same time.
- Familiar with AutoCAD and be skilled in the research, analysis and development of plans, and the preparation of technical reports and presentations is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
Key responsibilities
- Manages the entire scope of the project; collaborates with the users to determine precise requirements, develops and maintains project schedules, provides project cost estimates, and engages external consultants.
- Monitors project schedules and budgets, ensures that all related deliverables and outcomes are received.
- Provides project management on functional space programming needs and feasibility studies to inform capital projects on campus.
- Reviews design concepts and provides technical recommendations regarding the development and implementation of projects. Prime considerations are alignment with UM standards and strategic priorities, Building Code compliance, functional efficiency, barrier-free access, durability of materials, life cycle cost issues, sustainable design concepts and construct-ability of design details.
- Follows the University's standard architectural drawing conventions and specifications, as well as the related architectural guidelines, to the leading industry standard.
- Reviews and makes recommendations on the tendering of projects and recommending approval of tendered bids.
- Prepares technical reports and materials for presentation.
- Gathers and analyzes data in the development of project initiatives, including space requirements, required functional relationships, typical cost parameters, etc. Carries out building planning/design and program analysis.
- Responsible for preparing RFPs/RFQs and contracts for the engagement of external architectural and engineering consultants for the design work not internally produced.
- Acts as department liaison with these consultants and monitors their performance.
- Communicates with Clients throughout the duration of the project, attaining approvals at milestone increments.
- Prepares and presents written and oral reports at public forums in conjunction with the University Architect.
- Maintains project information in an organized format to the standard of the University.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional information
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.
Project Manager (Level 1) - Level 6 (EMAPS)
About the role
Project Management
Architectural & Engineering Services
Position number: 24048
Date posted: January 30, 2026
Advertised until: February 13, 2026
Job details
Project Manager (Level 1) - Level 6 (EMAPS)
Continuing Full-Time
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
Yes
Work schedule:
38.75 Hours/week (Monday to Friday 8:00 am- 4:15 pm)
Salary:
$35.31 to $49.43 per hour
Expected Start Date
March 16, 2026
Trial/Probation period:
1820 hours worked
For more information please contact: Angelo De Francesco - angelo.defrancesco@umanitoba.ca
Qualifications
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Eligibility for professional designation in Architecture, Engineering or Interior Design required.
- Additional degrees or certifications in related disciplines, such as project management (PMP), LEED or other sustainability accreditations are considered an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 5 years of design and project management experience delivering capital projects is required.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture and design in specific areas, such as building programs, preparation of budgets, concept design and functional planning is required.
- Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Building Code.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must have strong communication skills along with a proven ability to manage a significant number of projects at the same time.
- Familiar with AutoCAD and be skilled in the research, analysis and development of plans, and the preparation of technical reports and presentations is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
Key responsibilities
- Manages the entire scope of the project; collaborates with the users to determine precise requirements, develops and maintains project schedules, provides project cost estimates, and engages external consultants.
- Monitors project schedules and budgets, ensures that all related deliverables and outcomes are received.
- Provides project management on functional space programming needs and feasibility studies to inform capital projects on campus.
- Reviews design concepts and provides technical recommendations regarding the development and implementation of projects. Prime considerations are alignment with UM standards and strategic priorities, Building Code compliance, functional efficiency, barrier-free access, durability of materials, life cycle cost issues, sustainable design concepts and construct-ability of design details.
- Follows the University's standard architectural drawing conventions and specifications, as well as the related architectural guidelines, to the leading industry standard.
- Reviews and makes recommendations on the tendering of projects and recommending approval of tendered bids.
- Prepares technical reports and materials for presentation.
- Gathers and analyzes data in the development of project initiatives, including space requirements, required functional relationships, typical cost parameters, etc. Carries out building planning/design and program analysis.
- Responsible for preparing RFPs/RFQs and contracts for the engagement of external architectural and engineering consultants for the design work not internally produced.
- Acts as department liaison with these consultants and monitors their performance.
- Communicates with Clients throughout the duration of the project, attaining approvals at milestone increments.
- Prepares and presents written and oral reports at public forums in conjunction with the University Architect.
- Maintains project information in an organized format to the standard of the University.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional information
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.