Engineering Project Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg seeks an Engineering Project Co-Ordinator for infrastructure planning and construction oversight. The role requires a university degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of related experience. Candidates should have strong problem-solving and negotiation skills and be proficient in AUTOCAD. Join a dedicated team committed to quality health care and diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in facilities/capital design.
• Project coordination experience in the healthcare field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate campus infrastructure planning and construction projects.
• Conduct feasibility analysis and contract administration.
• Ensure construction meets Hospital standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Team collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

University degree in engineering

Project management certification

Tools

AUTOCAD

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Director, Capital Planning & Property Management, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Engineering Project Co-Ordinator is responsible for delivery of campus infrastructure planning program, producing feasibility analysis of internal/external projects and contract administration of various construction projects.

These functions include: project planning, assessing design & engineering feasibility, identifying scope of work, producing design concepts, estimates and construction drawings. Coordinating and/or supporting construction start up meetings; acting as Hospital representative and as a liaison with consultants and Regional Health Authority. Construction oversight of consultants, contractors and internal trades ensuring all Hospital standards as they relate to construction are met; conducting regular site visits, in conjunction with consultants; ensuring that construction conforms to plans and specifications; supporting the decanting process as it relates to construction projects; handling matters of contract administration; and performing other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

Note: Responsibilities are described above in the position overview text.

Experience

• Minimum (5) years recent related experience in facilities/capital design, planning with complex, multidisciplinary projects and operations.
• Project coordination experience in the healthcare field is considered an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a university degree or technical college diploma in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction, etc.), along with formal training of AUTOCAD tools.
• Project management certification is an asset.
• Good understanding of financial statements as they relate to construction.
• Working knowledge of MS Project software.
• Working knowledge of AUTOCAD and document management principles.
• Comprehension of Building Code Compliance and application, life cycle cost issues, construction methods, sustainability design concepts, barrier free access and environmental risks.
• Knowledge of engineering, project and construction management principles.
• Knowledge of health care infrastructure systems and equipment, including medical gases, plumbing, steam, HVAC, building controls, fire suppression, power distribution, nurse call, access controls.
• Knowledge of building envelope systems, roofing, glazing and door systems.
• Should have working knowledge of business management, business ethics and management principles.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed recognized by the Employer, may be considered in lieu of the above.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to identify issues, and develop and analyze solutions to resolve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organizing and forecasting abilities.
• Demonstrated organizational and team collaboration skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to interact well with professionals at all levels, internally and externally.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.