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Project Manager, Education

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Toronto, ON, CAN
Senior level
In-Office
Toronto, ON, CAN
Senior level
Plans and manages education-sector architecture and engineering projects from scope through delivery. Develops schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource allocations; monitors project performance, quality, finances, and revenue forecasts. Leads multidisciplinary teams, coordinates with clients, contractors, consultants, and authorities, manages scope changes, and resolves constructability and owner concerns while ensuring contractual commitments are met.
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NORR is a global team of 800 architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers creating design strategies and solutions that express the unique vision of every project. Driven by a common purpose with our clients and partners, we share ideas to create and innovate, bringing people, design, and technologies together to think bigger and act bolder. 

Our story began in 1938 and has evolved into an employee-owned, fully integrated firm committed to sustainable development goals across 13 market sectors in Canada, the US, and UK. Design excellence continues to guide everything we do.
Informed school design drives positive learning outcomes. A focus on flexible and connected spaces in combination with inclusive and hybrid environments, support campus and program strategies that adapt to changing curriculum and teaching models. From early years to higher and further education, we design sustainable, user-centric schools that deliver academic objectives, resilience, and whole-life value.
Learn more about our Education Portfolio.
We are currently seeking a Project Manager to plan and manage projects to ensure that all contractual commitments are met on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you will use your interpersonal and leadership skills and must have an understanding of project financials to determine the necessary resources required for successful project execution. In addition, you will provide leadership to a multi-disciplined team, monitor project performance, and forecast revenue.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Negotiate, develop, monitor, and control the scope of deliverables, work plans, schedules, and budgets for all project stages
  • Develop a detailed work plan for all architectural and engineering disciplines, allocate hours to the work plan, and monitor project progress
  • Lead an integrated team of architects and engineers in the quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables, specifically the construction drawings and specifications
  • Maintain a good understanding of the project scope and when changes to the scope occur, negotiate solutions to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations
  • Coordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
  • Act as the primary liaison with the client, contractor, and project team and ensure close client relationships are maintained
Required Skills
  • Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code
  • Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
  • Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required
  • Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness
  • A strong understanding of project accounting is required in order to monitor project performance and forecast revenue
Required Experience
  • 5-10 years of project work experience
  • Experience in education projects
  • Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 /annually
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