All Things Urban

8 80 Cities is a non-profit organization that brings citizens together to enhance mobility and public space so that together we can create more vibrant, healthy, and equitable communities. We believe that if everything we do in our public spaces is great for an 8 year old and an 80 year old, then it will be great for all people.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager to support our various projects and initiatives. Under the supervision of the Director of Programs and Executive Director, the Project Manager will have the opportunity to lead exciting public space and transportation projects, develop innovative community engagement activities, produce influential reports, interact with high-level decision makers and contribute to the creation of healthier and more people friendly communities.

A Project Manager oversees and manages the coordination and administration of all aspects of his/her assigned projects and programs. This is a leadership position. This role includes project development, implementation, and evaluation. The Project Manager works closely with the Director of Programs to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and with the most significant impact.

Project management:

• Align project objectives with organizational goals, communicate and coordinate directly with Director of Programs frequently, and make sure staff team is clear on project objectives.
• Responsible for all aspects of project development and delivery, from proposal writing through planning, budgeting, implementation, evaluation, and report writing.
• Coordinate with the Director of Programs to maintain all project files and documentation in an appropriate and accountable manner.
• Report project expenses accurately and efficiently and deliver appropriate expense reports to the accountant.
• Be the key point person on assigned projects and manage the partner/client relationship.
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of all key outputs to the client/partner on time, and on budget. When timelines cannot be met, work with the partner/client to develop new strategy, plan, and timelines.
• Manage and mitigate project risks.
• Communicate and coordinate directly with the Communications Manager to highlight project milestones and share project successes on the 8 80 Cities website and social media platforms.
• Manage support staff (Project Coordinators, Project Assistants, and Interns) and volunteers needed to carry out projects.

Organizational support:

• Participate actively in weekly team meetings to update staff on project outcomes/developments.
• Actively participate and contribute to strategic planning, development of new programs and services, communication strategies and other organizational priorities as directed by the Executive Director.
• Contribute to the 8 80 Cities Blog and contribute to other communication materials and platforms where needed.
• Present at conferences and meetings representing the core values and vision of 8 80 Cities.
• Be a team player and help maintain a dynamic, healthy, inclusive, collaborative, and safe workplace.

• 3-5 years of project management experience
• Post-secondary education in urban planning, public health, transportation, architecture, design, or other related fields Excellent oral and written communication skills (experience developing and writing reports, must have a good client and partner relationship skills, and oral presentation skills).
• Competency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Practical knowledge of inclusive public space design, community engagement, sustainable mobility and city building issues.
• Willingness to learn, be adaptable and flexible, be a leader and team player.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at a time.
• Inspired by and committed to the 8 80 Cities vision and values of community, diversity, collaboration, innovation, and impact.

$47,000 – $50,000 CAD

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