Manager, Capital Planning & Development

University of British Columbia; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC Facilities is responsible for the planning, development, renewal and renovation of campus facilities, overseeing over 200 projects annually with a value of hundreds of millions. The Manager, Capital Planning & Development leads the preparation of Executive and Board approvals, and builds Business Cases for government funding while contributing to the Five-Year Capital Plan.

Based in Vancouver and reporting to the Director, you will coordinate with Treasury, ministries, and faculties to

Qualifications

• Requires strong project management and capital planning experience.
• Ability to prepare business cases and government submissions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Must exercise independent judgment and work with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit Executive and Board approval documents for major capital projects.
• Prepare Business Cases for government funding and related progress reports.
• Develop routine capital priority plans for annual planning processes.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Capital Financial Management, and stakeholders on funding and cash flow.
• Participate in Five-Year Capital Plan submissions and provincial planning.
• Prepare summaries and reports outlining rationale, costs and benefits for prioritization.
• Manage cash flow draws for provincial funding with Capital Financial Management.
• Represent department on planning committees and steering groups.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Capital Planning & Development

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Facilities Management, Level E

Job Family Group

Staff - Non Union

Department

Capital Planning & Development | Facilities

Compensation Range

$8,810.92 - $13,202.50 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Job End Date

December 31, 2027

Posting End Date

October 27, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This is a leave replacement for a fixed term duration.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

UBC Facilities is responsible for the planning, development, renewal and renovation of campus facilities, providing stewardship for all institutional facilities projects, including Housing and Athletics projects, at UBC s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. UBC Facilities oversees and directly manages in excess of 200 projects each year, valued at over $700 Million.

The Manager, Capital Planning & Development contributes to the major capital building projects by managing the preparation of Executive and Board of Governors Approval submissions and related Business Case submissions for Government funding, preparing project progress reports, and contributing to the capital planning and prioritization process. This position will also participate in the development of the UBC Five-Year Capital Plan.

Work performed is reviewed and evaluated by the Director, Capital Planning & Development, in terms of technical competence and effective administration.

Organizational Status

Reports directly to the Director, Capital Planning & Development. Liaises closely with Treasury, Capital Financial Management, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and project stakeholders from various University faculties and departments.

Work Performed

• Works closely with the Director, Capital Planning & Development in the review and submission of Executive and Board approval requests for major capital building projects. Guides the Facilities Planners and collaborates with stakeholders in the creation of these documents.
• Is responsible for the preparation of Business Cases to Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills for approval of major capital funding, then, the monthly, quarterly and close out reports for approved major capital projects.
• Develops the routine capital priorities plans for consideration through the annual capital project prioritization and routine capital planning processes.
• Responsible for engaging with Treasury, Capital Financial Management, and Development and Alumni Engagement on funding, financing, and cash flow forecasting for capital projects and programs for Provincial and UBC forecasting.
• Participates in the capital planning and prioritization process and preparation of the annual Five-Year Capital Plan submission for the Provincial government. Responsible for identifying specific high priority capital projects alongside Facilities Planning, Faculty Administrators and VP portfolio administrators
• Prepares project summaries and reports outlining project rationale, benefits, costs and strategic alignment for use in the capital prioritization process and inclusion in the Five-Year Capital Plan submission.
• Manages the Routine Capital and Major Capital Provincial funding cash flow draw downs, in collaboration with Capital Financial Management.
• Represents the department and University on selected planning committees, building planning and infrastructure planning groups. Represents the department on major capital project steering and working committees as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The results of the work by the Manager, Capital Planning & Development are used in decision-making, reporting, planning, and provision of information to the University and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills. High level of decision-making is required. Must exercise independent judgment in all areas.

Requires accurate knowledge of a wide range of university policies and procedures. Accurate and timely work is critical to the academic mission of the university. The position must make responsible recommendations affecting the commitment of capital