Capital Projects Manager

Pacifica Housing; Victoria; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization is seeking a Capital Projects Manager to oversee and manage capital improvement projects across residential properties. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to social justice. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment in Victoria, Canada.

Benefits

Competitive salary from a Certified Living Wage Employer

Excellent benefits package

Career development opportunities

Dog friendly offices

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience leading or managing real estate development projects.
• Experience coordinating development project approvals.
• PMP and Risk Management designation an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of capital projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide regular updates to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or Urban Land Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Position: Capital Projects Manager

Posting Number: #25-082

Union: Excluded

Compensation: $85k to $105k annually (Commensurate with experience)

Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (75 hours bi-weekly)

Posting Closing Date: Open until filled

Pacifica Housing has been providing safe and affordable homes for almost 35 years. We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to meeting the housing and support needs of our community. As such, we are committed to building our fast-growing team with a culture that supports our people and reinforces our core values of authenticity, leadership, respect, and social justice. Pacifica is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer by The Living Wage for Families Campaign.

Primary Objectives

The Capital Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of capital improvement projects across our residential properties. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or capital project management and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for multiple and concurrent capital improvement projects of varying degrees of scope and complexity
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure projects are completed within budget
• Ensure all projects meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and codes
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, budget, and any issues that arise
• Collaborate with Pacifica Housing's procurement specialists to engage the necessary consultants and trades to undertake capital projects
• Oversee and coordinate the municipal permit applications as required
• Review of supplied drawings and project specifications for operational and/or technical concerns
• Capital Planning
• Capital Plans for each property owned and/or operated by Pacifica Housing
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure Building Condition Assessments are kept up-to-date
• Coordinate the hiring of engineers and other professionals to complete detailed system, site and energy studies
• Collaborate with Pacifica Housing finance, community real estate and operations staff on implementing appropriate annual capital maintenance and capital reserve protocols
• Keep abreast of updates to the British Columbia, National Building, and Energy Codes and new building technologies
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and secure capital renewal and retrofit funding
• Team management, coaching and mentoring
• Directly supervise and provide leadership to the Building Condition Assessor through coaching, mentoring, regular check-ins, and performance management as needed
• Support the creation of leadership plans and work plans
• Engagement
• Represent Pacifica Housing at conferences and community events, demonstrating a commitment to Pacifica's mission and values
• Participate in community engagement efforts with support from communications and engagement professionals
• Collaborate and maintain positive relationships with all teams at Pacifica Housing
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, funders and multiple stakeholders
• Provide timely and respectful responses to community inquiries or complaints in the spirit of our good neighbor policy
• Engage and consult with sector peers to support problem solving and decision-making
• Other related tasks and projects as required

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or Urban Land Economics; master's degree considered an asset

Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience leading or managing real estate development and capital projects
• Three (3) years' experience coordinating development project approvals
• PMP and Risk Management designation an asset
• Capital plan development experience an asset
• Work experience in or a related field
• Experience in the non-profit housing/social services sector an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced level project and contract management skills
• Knowledge of planning practices, relevant bylaws, building codes, the Residential Tenancy Act and sector best practices
• Urban design, site design, building design or servicing design experience an asset
• Strong financial acumen with experience developing and managing capital budgets
• Knowledge of tendering and procurement practices is essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional writing and delivering public presentations
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail
• A problem solver, who is creative, self-directed and can work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and dispute resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal awareness and an ability to work as a positive member of a team
• Excellent knowledge of computers and software applications such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Yardi, Access, Project, SharePoint; skills in Asset Planner, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, CAD, GIS and Adobe Creative Suite an asset

Additional Criteria for Role

• Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
• Must have valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle with a minimum of $2 million liability ‘business class' insurance
• Able and willing to travel

Benefits

• A mission driven and meaningful working environment
• Competitive salary from a Certified Living Wage Employer
• Minimum six (6) percent vacation accrual rate for all regular employees
• Excellent benefits package for regular employees (includes extended health and dental, life insurance, and more)
• Competitive RRSP
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness time
• Career development and internal advancement opportunities
• Organization and individual training opportunities
• Robust team building and staff social events
• Dog friendly offices

Pacifica Housing advises all employees, contractors and volunteers of the risk of violence, injury and harm that is present in the execution of their duties. Pacifica Housing is committed to providing a safe and risk-free work place, however, we acknowledge the inherent risk in social housing and direct support work while in homes and in other support relationships.

Pacifica celebrates diversity and what makes you uniquely you. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, and diversability.