NSCAD University

• Leading, advising, and/or overseeing programs and projects from concept to handover.
• Managing multiple projects in various phases of development.
• Acting as single point of project contact, regularly proactively communicating with your client and manager.
• Establishing, maintaining and achieving project goals and criteria to satisfy client expectations.
• Developing a contracting strategy, procuring, negotiating, and holding parties accountable to their contracts.
• Preparing and updating a Risk Management Plan and mitigating project risks.
• Leading project meetings and preparing monthly progress reports.
• Maintaining complete and accurate project documentation, easily retrievable and suitable for audit.
• Energizing, supporting, empowering, and mentoring colleagues on projects.
• Forecasting project resource needs and working with management to ensure projects are appropriately staffed.
• Ensuring NSCAD's expectations, policies, best practices, procedures, and methodologies are implemented on projects.
• Collaborating, communicating, and building rapport with clients, stakeholders, the Port Authority, and NSCAD peers.
• Working with developers, Port authority, architects, engineers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Positioning NSCAD as a leader in project management services.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture with professional license plus ten (10) years' experience in the construction industry, managing large (construction value $10 to>$100 million) and complex building construction and renovation projects (e.g., heritage buildings, difficult construction logistics, multiple and varied technical issues, numerous permits and approvals) or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Advanced knowledge of project delivery methods including IPD, project controls, constructability, contract and claims analysis, and building systems. Broad knowledge of various disciplines such as structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, technological and building systems. Broad knowledge of various disciplines such as structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, technological and building systems is required.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects within strict budget and timeline constraints. Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and legislature, including OHSA, WHMIS. Demonstrated organizational skills, project management and leadership skills. Experience with project/construction management and controls software for scheduling (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) is required. Valid Nova Scotia Class 'G' driver's license and access to a vehicle is required. This position may require travel between University Campuses and/or to consultant/supplier offices.

NSCAD University and Halifax are in Mi'kma'ki, on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq Nation. NSCAD University is committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and with the African Nova Scotian communities that have been enriching this region for 400 years. As a small school with three urban campuses, and programs across a range of fine arts, craft, design, and media arts, NSCAD University is an incubator for talent and an active contributor to the arts scene in Canada's fastest-growing city. Since 1887, NSCAD has been a leader in visual arts education in Canada, with distinguished alumni building careers all over the world. This is an exciting time to join us, as we have recently welcomed a cohort of 10 BIPOC faculty members who bring valuable perspectives, ways of thinking, and lived experience to all of our work, and as we look forward to a consolidated waterfront campus in 2030.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority in this search. NSCAD university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Applications should be sent via the CareerBeacon website. Applications should include a cover letter and detailed CV.

Deadline for applications: The University will begin considering applicants on July 27, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants, however only those selected to move forward in the competition will be contacted.