Capital Projects Planner

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Capital Projects Planner to facilitate capital development projects. You will support major projects, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations, contributing to sustainable campus growth. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and experience in project management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience.
• General knowledge of green building rating systems (e.g. LEED, Passive House).
• Familiarity with construction contract law.

Responsibilities

• Supports current major projects including student housing and dining facilities.
• Defines project scopes and liaises with consultant teams.
• Ensures compliance with relevant codes and regulations.

Skills

Sustainable campus growth

Stakeholder engagement

Building relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Director, Planning, Development, and Sustainability.

SUMMARY

The role of the Capital Projects Planner involves facilitating capital development projects in accordance with campus plans and policies for KPU. The position requires building relationships with various stakeholders, supporting development negotiations, and contributing to strategic University initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports current major projects including student housing, dining facilities, and childcare building.
• Defines project scopes, evaluate proposals and liaise with consultant teams, building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ensures projects and initiatives are in compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and legislation.
• Provides development expertise for sustainable campus growth;
• Assess impacts of developments on the environment and community;
• Supports development negotiations to achieve campus growth objectives;
• Maintain high standards of service and performance;
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Planning, Engineering, or Architecture);
• A minimum of one to two years of related experience;
• General knowledge of green building rating systems (e.g. LEED and Passive House), principles and practices.
• Familiarity with construction contract law, CCDC documents, CCAC documents, public tendering practicing including use of BC Bid, bonding and surety, bid depository rules and procedures is an asset.
• Experience in project management in a municipal or Post-Secondary environment is preferred, but not essential;
• Professional certification such as PMP, FMA, CFM, PEng, MCIP, MAIBC, or AScTT is considered an asset;
• Experience working with First Nations communities is valued and considered an asset;
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Ability to travel between campuses and occasionally throughout the lower mainland.

*Salary Information

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $35.76