Job Summary
The Service Delivery Leader (SDL) organizes and leads projects of less than $50,000 (with some exceptions) from inception to completion. The SDL is accountable for defining the project’s scope, completing the work within predetermined timelines, and ensuring the budget targets are met. In collaboration with various stakeholders the SDL will be responsible to ensure that the project’s outcome meets the desired objectives. They will function as the central point of contact for all project-related communications. They will be responsible for the creation and the execution of a detailed work plan, identifying the sequence of events required, managing and organizing the resources required, and providing on-going monitoring/managing for multiple projects concurrently. The SDL will evaluate and review projects throughout the project’s life-cycle, making revisions to the project plan as needed, confirming the work is completed satisfactorily, and ensuring that the necessary measures are taken to execute the work safely.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects. At this level, projects managed are typically of low to moderate complexity, risk and exposure. In collaboration with project stakeholders, defines project scope, deliverables, risks and requirements in accordance with applicable Customer Standards.
- Establishes and maintains working relationships and communications with Clients and service providers; organizes startup/ongoing status meetings with all project stakeholders; develops an understanding of the operation of Client programs/needs.
- Implements projects requested via work orders and through approved project plans; generates/prepares Request for Services, Request for Quotations, and all necessary project documentation.
- Reviews vendor/contactor value for cost through receipt of quotes/bids and prepares requests for Purchase Orders; assists vendors/contractors in understanding CBRE processes such as security clearance requirements and Client protocols; inspects contractors' work to ensure compliance and performance; signs off and certifies completion; ensure deficiencies are completed as required.
- Validates payment of project-related invoices to ensure costs align with Approved Budgets; manages costs within approved budget via change orders, Supplemental Request for Services.
- Manages and maintains project schedules to ensure timely completion of projects; provides monthly, annual and year-end project forecasts as required; provides input on 5-year project planning.
- Responsible for resolving project-specific issues, managing Client expectations, and ensuring Client satisfaction.
- Assists in development and training of SDLs (through project delivery handbook, Team meetings etc…) and participates in personal development and mandatory training.
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures; responsible for documenting asbestos, mold other hazards as and when encountered; complies with all regulatory, environmental and health and safety requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Full COVID 19 Vaccination and/or approved COVID 19 testing (where accepted as an alternative) is a requirement for the role
Knowledge & Skills
- Possess or working towards Project Management Professional (PMP) qualifications and/ or an understanding of basic construction principles or equivalent experience
- Three to five years of project management work experience
- Excellent interpersonal and strong customer-oriented skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask several projects including competing deadlines
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to mitigate and manage project risks
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
- Ability to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, within specifications, and in-compliant with all requirements including but not limited to regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements
- Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes
- Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with all project stakeholders
- Good working knowledge of industry best practices as well as the ability to continuously innovate in order to optimize project delivery and deliver value to the client
- Computer proficiency with recognized database, e-mail and word processing applications in particular along with the ability to quickly learn new applications
Licenses and / or Professional Accreditation
- Valid driver’s license
- Enhanced RCMP clearance may be required
- One or more of the following is considered an asset:
- Project Management Institute Accreditation, complete certificate or in progress
- LEED certification, complete certificate or in progress
Unionized position with a rate of $42.17 / hour, 35 hours weekly.
CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.