MAPPING THE WORK FORCE AND SETTING STRATEGIC PRIORITIESProject ManagersOverview of Occupation:• Project management is undertaken by general contractors, architects, eng<strong>in</strong>eers, cost consultants/quantitysurveyors and also by persons who are specialized <strong>in</strong> project management.• Project managers plan <strong>the</strong> implementation of construction projects, adm<strong>in</strong>ister tenders and contractsfor sub-trades and suppliers, co-ord<strong>in</strong>ate <strong>the</strong> work of sub-trades and <strong>the</strong> delivery of supplies andmaterials, monitor completion times, adm<strong>in</strong>ister budgets, and deal with implementation problems.Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and Education:• In addition to o<strong>the</strong>r types of professional tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, project managers may also hold certificationsfrom <strong>the</strong> Project Management Institute. PMI recognized courses are available privately and throughvarious professional development programs at universities and colleges.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• There is no statutory regulation of this occupation.Key Skills unique to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Built</strong> <strong>Heritage</strong> <strong>Sector</strong>:• Familiarity with suppliers and trade contractors with experience <strong>in</strong> built heritage projects.• Understand<strong>in</strong>g of period-specific construction technologies and materials.• Familiarity with conservation and restoration philosophies.Associations or Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licens<strong>in</strong>g or Certification:• Project Management Institute certification is common for project managers on major projects.NOC:• 0711 Construction ManagersPotential Issues:• Project management is a key role <strong>in</strong> implement<strong>in</strong>g a restoration, modernization, or expansion project<strong>in</strong> which preservation of <strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al heritage character of a structure is important. However, <strong>the</strong>built heritage sector is not explicitly recognized <strong>in</strong> any of <strong>the</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> Project ManagementInstitute, nor <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> project management tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g that may be acquired as part of tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> one of<strong>the</strong> relevant professions or occupations.©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL113
HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’S BUILT HERITAGE SECTORContractorsOverview of Occupation:• The construction <strong>in</strong>dustry is divided between general contractors who bid on a complete project andtrade contractors who bid as sub-contractors to undertake specific trade work. General contractors mayundertake some work directly, or may sub-contract all work and function solely as project managers.• In traditionally managed projects, owner/ developers reta<strong>in</strong> architects and eng<strong>in</strong>eers to design a build<strong>in</strong>g,restoration, renovation or expansion and <strong>the</strong>n tender to general contractors for construct<strong>in</strong>g per <strong>the</strong>specifications. In design-build arrangements, a general contractor proposes a build<strong>in</strong>g and bids, based onthat build<strong>in</strong>g. Design-build is common <strong>in</strong> mid-sized new construction. Design-build is not common <strong>in</strong><strong>the</strong> built heritage structure.• Smaller trade contractors may also work on sites.• Contractors estimate <strong>the</strong> cost of jobs <strong>in</strong> terms of time, materials and overheads, and plan and execute work.• Contractors must be familiar with <strong>the</strong> applicable build<strong>in</strong>g code and are liable for compliance withcode requirements.• In <strong>the</strong> low-rise residential sector, developers (usually called builders) play <strong>the</strong> role of general contractors.• In <strong>the</strong> low-rise renovation sector, renovation contractors generally provide all construction skillsdirectly, except for licensed electrical and mechanical trade work, which is usually sub-contracted.Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and Education:• Depend<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> size of <strong>the</strong>ir firm and <strong>the</strong>ir trade, contractors may have a trade qualification, a mastertrade qualification (where it is available), eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, or o<strong>the</strong>r bus<strong>in</strong>ess tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.• The Canadian Construction Association adm<strong>in</strong>isters <strong>the</strong> “Gold Seal” certification Program. The GoldSeal Certification Program is a national certification program for construction Project Managers,Super<strong>in</strong>tendents and Estimators. To date, <strong>the</strong>re have been more than 5,500 certificates issued under<strong>the</strong> Gold Seal Program.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• In Quebec, all contractors must be licensed by <strong>the</strong> Régie du bâtiments. In o<strong>the</strong>r prov<strong>in</strong>ces, licens<strong>in</strong>gmay apply at <strong>the</strong> municipal level, but typically only applies to <strong>the</strong> electrical and mechanical tradeswhere a “master” certification may be required.Key Skills unique to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Built</strong> <strong>Heritage</strong> <strong>Sector</strong>:• Familiarity with suppliers and (for general contractors) trade contractors with experience <strong>in</strong> buil<strong>the</strong>ritage projects.• Understand<strong>in</strong>g of period-specific construction technologies and materials.• Ability to <strong>in</strong>tegrate build<strong>in</strong>g code compliance and retro-fitt<strong>in</strong>g or repair with <strong>the</strong> cultural and historical<strong>in</strong>tegrity of a built heritage structure.• Understand<strong>in</strong>g of conservation and restoration objectives.Associations or Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licens<strong>in</strong>g or Certification:• Canadian Construction Association• Canadian Home Builders Association (and its prov<strong>in</strong>cial affiliates)NOC:• 721Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related WorkPotential Issues:• Consideration could be given to develop<strong>in</strong>g an optional module for certification under CCA’s GoldSeal Program.114©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL