Senior Project Manager, Planning

Union: Non-union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: 67 College Street
Department: Planning, FM-PRO (Facilities Management – Planning, Redevelopment and Operations)
Reports to: Director, Project Planning
Salary Range: $109,162 to $159,162 annually 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: May 15, 2026

Position Summary

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Senior Project Manager in our Planning Department.

As an integral member of the Facilities Management, Planning, Redevelopment and Operations (FM-PRO) department and under the direction of the Director, Project Planning, the SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT PLANNING takes a leadership role in the management, organization and orchestration of all aspects of planning for renovation projects within their portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with the FM-PRO Leadership, UHN Executive Project Sponsors and Staff to develop and plan complex, multi-divisional and/or large-scale renovation projects with a high level of dependencies with other capital project initiatives as prioritized by the organization.

The Senior Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the project development and planning phases, frequently engaging the Ministry of Health (MOH) and coordinating internal and external stakeholder oversight and collaboration. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing projects from initial concept through detailed design, and will actively engage the Redevelopment team from the earliest stages to ensure a seamless transition for project implementation.

Duties

• Lead and drive the planning phase of complex and/or large scale renovation projects, including development and approval of project scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage user group planning processes effectively.
• Act as the primary liaison between UHN Stakeholders and Consultant teams to ensure efficient and accurate information exchange.
• Perform financial management activities, including project budgeting, cost tracking, and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project documentations, including contracts.
• Hire and supervise Consultants, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with Consultants.
• Review and perform quality control of design documents submitted by Consultants.
• Develop and implement strategies for risk mitigation and resolution throughout the project planning phase.
• Compile and archive project documentations at the end of the planning phase, including documentation of lessons learned.
• Collaborate with the Redevelopment team to ensure smooth handover from planning to implementation.
• Managing all aspects of human resources for a team of 1-3 direct reports.
• Perform administrative tasks to support efficient departmental operations.
• Execute cross-functional responsibilities as assigned.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the role as required.