Senior Project Manager
Company Profile
The MBTW Group Inc. is an award winning multi-disciplinary landscape architecture, urban design and community planning firm located in Midtown Toronto. Our design studio, in business for 40 years, provides innovative design solutions to an international roster of clients for both private and public sector projects. Our full-service firm is comprised of more than 50 staff members, with varying interests and talents. Collectively, we combine our broad range of experiences with state-of-the-art technologies and resources with the goal of providing our Clients with a unique perspective in the business of land planning, site design and development. Our office provides a range of employee benefits including comprehensive health, travel, and dental insurance, annual performance bonuses, RRSP matching, flexible work hours, and balanced office-home work options. We also foster a community environment through a variety of social activities including in office fitness boot camp, ski days, volleyball events, and more.
Position Description
The MBTW Group has a portfolio of diverse projects that requires a high level of creativity and innovative thinking. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager that will support our team with enthusiasm and will bring energy to solving design challenges. The core function of a Senior Project Manager is to work in support of the firm’s provision of professional consulting services to a wide variety of public and private sector Clients. A Senior Project Manager shall work both individually, with delegates and within the multi-disciplinary structure of the firm - providing organized management of a variety of projects from initial design stages right through to detailing and construction.
Key Responsibilities
A Senior Project Manager will be expected to successfully undertake the following roles and responsibilities:
Cooperatively undertake daily activities within a team reporting structure that includes Technical Staff, Landscape Architectural Designers, Project Managers other Senior Project Managers, Associates, Partners and a variety of specialized Administrative and Support Staff.
Create, develop, modify and supervise the production of plans, cross sections, diagrams, presentation materials, illustrations and precedent images using office software and systems.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively delegate work, including the supervision and scheduling of staff.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in an effective and efficient manner.
Manage the preparation, distribution and monitoring of project correspondence to/from project Consultants, Municipal Staff, Jurisdictional Authorities & others.
Actively assist in the management of Clients, including attendance and meaningful participation in project meeting and presentations.
Oversee the maintenance of project files including the organization of drawings, reports and project correspondence.
Assist in the preparation and tracking of project budgets and work plans.
Assist in project management and administration activities including invoicing, projections, proposal writing and fee calculations, project budget tracking and team scheduling.
Assist in firm management and administrative activities, including participation in intra-office committees and tasks related to office function.
Assist in the pursuit of new work opportunities, including managing in the preparation of proposals.
Qualifications
A degree in Landscape Architecture or relevant field;
Professional registration as a Landscape Architect in Ontario, or equivalent is preferred;
Minimum of 7 years experience working in a professional Landscape Architecture Environment;
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, closely with clients, stakeholders, consultants and other team members to achieve desired project outcomes;
Experience in the management of projects from proposal development to completion, including periodic project reviews, with a focus on maintaining project schedule and budget;
A varied portfolio of landscape project experience in both the public and private sectors;
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment with tight deadlines;
Experience working with public agency standards including Conservation Authorities and their project related submission requirements;
Demonstrated graphic and communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills; and
Experience providing public consultation and stakeholder engagement services.
Skills and Knowledge
High level of proficiency required in: AutoCAD (latest version) / Photoshop / Microsoft Office
Additional proficiencies may include: Revit / Sketch-up / 3D Software / In-Design / PowerPoint
Additional accreditations may include: LEED / ISA
Qualified applicants are invited to send a cover letter, resume and portfolio in confidence to contact2024@mbtw.com Human Resources Manager.
A minimum of two professional references are required.
We thank all those who submit applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.