Project Manager

Job summary

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of complex capital and renovation projects, including managing client relationships and construction coordination. They are responsible for preparing project briefs, budgets, and ensuring compliance with university and government policies.

Job details

Department: Campus Planning Design and Development This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Career Opportunities (sapsf.com) Reporting to the Associate Director, Capital Development and Project Delivery, in the Campus Planning, Design and Development Department, the Project Manager will be responsible for overall management and leadership for the delivery of complex small to large capital and renovation projects. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Provide project management and construction co-ordination expertise for multiple design and construction projects and their respective client relationships Participate in prequalification of consultants and contractors Prepare reports and project briefs for major capital projects and other building additions or renovations Prepare project and construction budgets, ensuring that each project remains on budget and on schedule Complete compliance and technical reviews of existing building and infrastructure conditions Ensure compliance with applicable University and government policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines Other associated duties as assigned WHAT MUST YOU HAVE? Undergraduate degree in architecture or engineering or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in the planning and delivery of institutional projects Experience in financial analysis, project cost control and critical path scheduling Demonstrate an ability to manage and direct professional consulting teams Strong communication skills, coupled with the ability to work as a team member Demonstrated project management experience, including the ability to define and meet project objectives Highly developed analytical and negotiating skills Computer skills related to design and project management are required WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE EDGE? Have or are eligible to obtain membership in the Ontario Association of Architects or the Association of Professional Engineers MAATO, CET, or a PMP designation with extensive experience in design and construction of buildings Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10929005 Classification: P&M FT- Band 06 Professional/Managerial Salary Bands The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade. *Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Posting Date: 11/03/2026 Closing Date: 12/01/2026

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of complex capital and renovation projects, including managing client relationships and construction coordination. They are responsible for preparing project briefs, budgets, and ensuring compliance with university and government policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in architecture or engineering and possess at least five years of experience in institutional project planning. Strong skills in financial analysis, scheduling, and professional team management are required.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Construction coordination
• Financial analysis
• Cost control
• Critical path scheduling
• Budgeting
• Technical review
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Team leadership
• Compliance management
• Infrastructure assessment
• Project Management
• Planning
• Management
• Leadership
• Consulting
• Project Delivery
• Report Writing
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Construction
• Financial Analysis
• Cost Control
• Renovation
• Software Technical Review
• Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
• Campus Planning

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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