Senior Planning Manager Project Delivery Job In Na

The Senior Planning Manager is responsible for developing project requirements, including scope, schedule and budget, and assessing the feasibility and potential risks of proposed projects before they enter the planning phase. This includes conducting thorough research, engaging with stakeholders, and preparing comprehensive project proposals (Project Initiation Form (PIF)). The role will also provide expertise and insights, contributing to the successful initiation of projects, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, stakeholder needs and requirements to the project programs.

• Lead the pre-planning team and the processes of the centralized intake framework by providing strategic and capital planning/capital allocation strategies to ensure plans align with Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) objectives.
• Provide project development services to the Ministries and internal stakeholder groups. Foster relationships, create efficiencies in the program, and collaborate externally and internally on optimization programs.
• Main point of contact in developing and influencing project initiation requirements – scope, schedule and budget and completion/approval of the Project Initiation Form (PIF).
• Conduct project feasibility analysis, risk assessment and mitigation, and assessing financial implications of the projects across the portfolio.
• Provide business strategies and quality assurance tactics to align the different divisions/stakeholders and objectives in the Service Provider Alignment Committee, Tactical Review Sessions, and PJF Review Sessions. Collaborate and extract information from other internal and external stakeholders.
• Research and analyze relevant data, market trends, regulatory requirements, and other factors that may impact project planning.
• Develop comprehensive project proposals outlining the scope, objectives, timeline, budget, and expected outcomes.
• Assessing the financial implications of the project, including cost estimates, revenue projections, and return on investment.
• Assessing the potential environmental impact of the project and identifying measures for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Team building and management and cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience or education in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Asset/ Facility Management or a related construction field.
• PMP, P.Eng (electrical or mechanical), PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor), FMP (Facility Management Professional) Certifications are an asset.
• Substantial experience in construction management is required.
• Expertise in relevant areas such as cost estimating, scheduling, risk assessment, scope development, and sustainability practices.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and documentation related to Planning activities, including findings, recommendations, and progress updates.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, environmental impact assessments, and sustainability practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with the project, programs, capital plans and developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Identifying areas for improvement in Planning processes and proposing enhancements to optimize project outcomes.
• Assisting in the overall project management process, providing insights and guidance during the planning phase.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and coordinate efforts with multiple stakeholders.
• Significant experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, requirements, and concerns related to the project.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders and present project proposals and coordinating efforts with project teams.
• Experience leading the work of other team members (note that this is not a direct people manager role. The team will include external representation from service providers and other internal IO members as required).

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

CLOSING:

·This posting will close on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

·Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

·The hiring range for this position is $121,200 - $181,700, with a corresponding job level of PM4. The exact compensation will align based on the skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.