Budget officer Jobs in Dartmouth, NS

The Project Officer (Junior Project Manager) will report directly to the Project Manager and provide support through all phases of the project and support our Healthcare Redevelopment infrastructure projects. This is a five (5) year term position which is eligible for all Build Nova Scotia benefits.Responsibilities- Supporting the Project Managers through all phases of a projects development and implementation by providing general updates on project status, scheduling, project management, office functions etc.- Preparing for and attending various Project meetings including Senior Management meetings to provide general updates on project status, scheduling, project management office functions, etc.- Coordinating training and implementation of new project management tools, such as new forms, templates and software such as BIM 360 and Procore.- Assisting the project teams in developing, reviewing, analyzing and reporting on project schedules.- Reviewing and monitoring the Construction Managers' Quality Process.- Monitoring Construction Managers' Risk Management Process.- Assisting Project Managers in development and maintenance of risk analysis and contingency planning.- Assisting with Financial Reporting and tracking activities.- Coordinating the issuance of tender packages with the Construction Manager, Project team and Procurement team.- Creating summary documents and presentations by collecting and consolidating technical information into easy-to-understand pictographic presentations for a variety of audiences.- Meeting scheduling, note taking and other general office tasks as required.QualificationsPost-secondary education (degree or diploma) in construction, engineering, architecture or contract administration with some exposure to the construction industry. Graduate-level education in engineering or architecture is an asset. A Project Management (i.e., PMI PMP) designation would be an asset.Strong business acumen with an understanding of dealing with project budgets, schedules, and technical requirements. Preference may be given to candidates with an understanding of PM software and SAP.Must have sound stakeholder management skills, the ability to adapt quickly and respond to a changing environment, and experience finding positive solutions to issues with clients and diverse teams of project consultants and specialists. Presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are also desired. Experience negotiating claims, scope changes and other compliance and contractual items on projects is desirable.SkillsEngineering, Healthcare, Project Management, Project PlanningArrayAbout Build Nova Scotia Healthcare Infrastructure DivisionBuild Nova Scotia Healthcare Infrastructure Division is committed to delivering an extensive, multi-site, multi-year infrastructure Redevelopment Plan designed to ensure the health care needs of Nova Scotians are met for the next 50 years.The redevelopment plan includes major expansions and additions to hospitals and health services in communities across the Province, including throughout the Halifax and Cape Breton Regional Municipalities. Successful project delivery will allow services to be moved out of the aging facilities such as the Centennial, Victoria and Dickson buildings on the Victoria General (VG) site of the QEII.Master planning for the redevelopment program is focused on modernizing the health care system to ensure the needs of Nova Scotians remain at the heart of our delivery of best-in-class services. Together, the redevelopment projects will help support the health care of all Nova Scotians today, and for future generations.Further information about the project can be found on our website : https : / / buildns.caOur goal is a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the clients we serve. Build NS (formerly NS Lands) has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.