Student Project manager - Facilities of Management

Competition Number:
26S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Facilities of Management
Position:
Student Project Manager
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$21.20 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

May 2, 2025 – August 22, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Carry out regular site inspections, to monitor the construction progress and quality, ensuring compliance with contract requirements as contained in the plans and specifications

  • Assists handling/overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from large capital projects to minor alterations/renovations on campus

  • Identifies and schedules, project deliverables, milestones and required tasks

  • Coordinates with Procurement Services to obtain resources required for projects and prepares requests for proposals and scopes of work

  • Assists in the consultant/contractor/vendor selection process

  • Represents UPEI as required at meetings related to project, including construction project meetings

  • Keeps management informed of project status and related issues

  • Assists in ensuring commissioning plan is completed

  • Manages confidential materials and responsible to hold in confidence all matters pertaining to the project and the workplace

  • Any other duties assigned by the Manager of Capital Projects and Planning

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a current UPEI student with preference given to Sustainable Design Engineering students
  • Strong academic standing
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently

 

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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