2026-11 Manager, Project Delivery and Engineering

Victoria-Airport-Authority-; North Saanich; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to join the Planning and Infrastructure team as Manager, Project Delivery and Engineering. This role drives the delivery of capital infrastructure projects from planning and design through procurement, construction and completion, affecting YYJ's growth and operations.

Reporting to the Director, Planning and Engineering, you will lead a skilled team of Project Managers and engineers, overseeing day-to-day

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business administration, or related discipline; plus 7–10 years of related experience; OR a minimum of ten years in a similar leadership role.
• Recent related experience must include leading capital infrastructure projects, supervising or mentoring project management staff, and managing budgets, procurement processes, and contracted service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project managers and technical professionals in delivering capital projects from planning through completion.
• Balance scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety with operational needs in an active airport environment.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, tenants, regulators and partners to keep projects moving forward.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & procurement

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring staff

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Construction management

Business administration

P.Eng. with EGBC

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Asset databases

PM software

Job description

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) isVancouver Island’s gateway to the world, connecting more than 1.9 millionpassengers annually to key domestic and seasonal international destinations.Operated by the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), a not-for-profit, non-sharecapital organization, YYJ plays a vital role in regional connectivity and economic growth. VAA operates from the homeland of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoplewhose historical relationship to the land continues to this day.

YYJ has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers annually since2020. It has also received the Airports Council International award for BestRegional Airport in North America in 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2024. Since April 1,1997, the Victoria Airport Authority has managed and operated YYJ on behalf ofthe surrounding communities, delivering a safe, secure, sustainable, andefficient airport experience.

Career Opportunity

Help shape the future of Victoria International Airport.

Victoria Airport Authority is looking for an experienced andcollaborative leader to join our Planning and Infrastructure team as Manager,Project Delivery and Engineering.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in thedelivery of capital infrastructure projects that directly support theoperation, growth and evolution of Victoria International Airport. Fromplanning and design through procurement, construction and completion, you’llhelp turn ideas and priorities into infrastructure that makes a visible andlasting difference at YYJ.

Reporting to the Director, Planning and Engineering, you’ll lead atalented team of Project Managers and technical professionals and oversee theday-to-day delivery of VAA’s capital project portfolio. You’ll help strengthenproject delivery across the organization while balancing scope, schedule,budget, quality and safety with the unique operational requirements of anactive airport environment.

This isn’t arole where you’ll simply oversee projects from the sidelines. You’ll be atthe centre of project delivery – working across the organization and withconsultants, contractors, tenants, regulators and airport partners to solveproblems, manage competing priorities and keep projects moving forward.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

Education & Experience

• Degree in engineering, architecture, constructionmanagement, business administration, or related discipline, plus 7–10years of related experience; OR
• A minimum of ten years of related experience in asimilar leadership role.

Recent, relatedexperience must include:

• Leading capitalinfrastructure projects.
• Supervising or mentoringproject management staff.
• Managing budgets,procurement processes, and contracted service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managingcapital programs in an airport or transportation environment.
• A P.Eng. with membershipin Engineering and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)
• A PMP designation with the Project Management Institute

Knowledge of

• Regulatory, safety, andindustry standards for airport infrastructure planning and construction.
• Capital program managementpractices and project governance.
• Procurement, contract negotiation, and contract management.
• Transport Canada and Canadian Aviation Security regulatory frameworks.
• Construction methodologies,cost estimating, and risk management.
• Human resource leadership andperformance management.
• Business English and formalcommunication practices.
• Airport operations, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Skills and abilities

• Strong leadership capabilities, including theability to coach, mentor, motivate, and manage performance while fostering a positive, accountable team culture.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to direct complex projects, manage multiple priorities, and adapteffectively to changing operational needs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgementskills, with the ability to interpret data, evaluate options, and makesound decisions.
• Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, andissues management, with the ability to navigate challenging situations andachieve effective resolutions.
• Exceptional communication abilities—verbal,written, interpersonal, and presentation—capable of conveying complextechnical concepts in a clear, audience-appropriate manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong workingrelationships with employees, contractors, consultants, tenants, airportpartners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with a high degreeof autonomy, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and self-direction.
• Ability to implement plans that contribute toorganizational goals, including interpreting and applying policies,procedures, specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to workeffectively in a safety-sensitive, compliance-driven environment, demonstrating high levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethicalconduct.
• Proficiency with project management tools, assetdatabases, and standard office software, including expert-level competency with applications such as Excel and Outlook.

Required Security Clearance

Within six (6) months of hire thesuccessful candidate must obtain and maintain the appropriate level of Airport SecurityClearance (RAIC) as a condition of employment**

• Avalid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s license.
• Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP).
• RadioOperator’s Certificate – Aeronautical.

VAA ispartof the federally regulated air transportation sector and employees must abideby any potential future federally mandated health measures (e.g. COVID-19vaccination/booster shots).

Please refer to the full list of Requirements and Duties as found in thejob description on VAA’s website.

VAA Values

• People We work as a team, supporting and respecting one another to bring out the best in each of us.
• Excellence We lead in safety, quality, and innovationto create exceptional experiences.
• Integrity We ensure that honesty, equity, and accountability are thecornerstones of everything we do.
• Community We foster meaningful relationships throughservice excellence and responsible stewardship.

** TheRestricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is a security pass issued by localairport authorities to all non-passengers working in the restricted areas ofairports.