Senior Project Engineer Project Engineering - Decarbonization

Unity Health Toronto has set an interim GHG Emissions Reduction goal of 20% by 2030 and 40% by 2050. This position will directly support the planning and execution of initiatives to support the achievement of this goal and will report to the Director Project Engineering & Energy. This position is required to work at all three sites - St. Michael's Hospital, St. Joseph Health Centre & Providence Health Centre sites.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for construction projects and activities. 
• Ensure construction costs and schedules are within budget and plan.
• Delegate tasks as necessary to Project Engineer, Engineering Assistants and external consultants, contractors, trades and service technicians.
• Project Manager/Construction Coordinator on capital construction projects.
• Accountable for design review and approval, project tendering, construction coordination, site inspections and reviews, City of Toronto approvals and Occupancy and coordination with other authorities having jurisdiction in order to complete the work.
• Manage budgets and schedules and approve detailed cost estimates and time lines for various renovations, construction and engineering projects.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure high customer satisfaction among internal and external clients.
• Collaborate and work alongside the Energy & Sustainability team to ensure the effective planning and implementation of initiatives in support of the broader Decarbonization Strategy and GHG Emissions reduction goals.
• Actively participate in Hospital committees as needed to represent the Project Engineering & Energy department

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent Bachelor degree
• Professional Engineering designation (P. Eng) preferred or the ability to achieve P.Eng designation given current work experience
• Five years management experience in Construction and Engineering Project Management preferably in a health care setting
• Effective management of multiple initiatives with competing priorities
• Excellent leadership and change management skills with the ability to develop and motivate effective performing teams
• Ongoing commitment to providing excellent customer services
• Excellent communication, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Well-developed conflict management skills and problem solving ability
• Demonstrated knowledge of the applicable legislation and standards related to the fields of engineering, energy, construction and health-care facility design
• Effective analysis, strategy forming and reporting skills
• Collaborative team player as well as the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the Mission and Values of Unity Health Toronto
• Must have an excellent attendance record 

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.