Project Manager, Design & Construction

Overview: At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain talented faculty and staff, and to foster inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster’s profile and stature have evolved to one of the Top 70 Universities in the World and we are recognized as Canada’s Most Research-Intensive University. McMaster is also recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers for the past 6 years. The Facility Services department supports the academic mission of McMaster, its cutting-edge research, and world-class teaching and learning. Our team does this by developing innovative spaces to study, research, and work and by keeping our campus safe, clean, well-maintained, and beautiful. Our team of approximately 400 does this essential work both on our campus, which includes 55 buildings on 300 acres, also on our multiple off-site locations, which include 11 buildings. Job Description Job Summary: Responsible for developing facility projects, both renovation and new construction, to support the University's capital improvement from the initiation stage through planning, design, and construction. Defines and manages project objectives and oversees quality control throughout its life cycle. Purpose and Key Functions: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and University stakeholders. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. Manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Develop conceptual plans and budgets for facilities projects to support the fiscal decision making process. Develop best practices for project execution and management. Review contract plans and specifications for compliance with the appropriate building codes and project requirements. Scrutinize architectural drawings and review plans and specifications at appropriate stages ensuring compliance with the user requirements and general standards. Troubleshoot building envelope and system failures. Monitor and facilitate the resolution of construction contract disputes and claims. Develop and maintain facility project budgets. Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes. Provide design input and write design specifications for renovation work. Prepare construction contracts and contract change orders and monitor their execution and distribution. Prepare requests for proposal and conduct all necessary meetings to facilitate hiring architectural and construction management services. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. Prepare and submit the necessary applications for building permits, site plan approvals and sewer and water permits. Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Coordinate with proponent groups and building committees to facilitate facility planning, budgeting, and scheduling. Coordinate all parties involved in the planning, design, and construction process. Coordinate with facility occupants the move into new facilities. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using the appropriate tools. Monitor and report on all phases of planning and construction. Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Receive invoices from professional consultants and contractors and approve for payment. Monitor construction contract close-out and maintain documentation files. Negotiate prices with consultants and vendors. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study. Requires 7 years of relevant experience. Must be a designated Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect. Assets: Candidates with building systems mechanical engineering experience is an asset. How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Responsible for managing facility renovation and new construction projects from initiation through completion. This includes defining project scopes, managing budgets, overseeing quality control, and coordinating with stakeholders and contractors.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering field and 7 years of relevant experience. Candidates must be a designated Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect.

• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Budget Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Design Specifications
• Building Code Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Facility Planning
• RFP Preparation
• Permit Application
• Quality Control

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Education

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate