Manager, Capital Projects

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

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Manager, Capital Projects to oversee the design and execution of various capital projects. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills coupled with relevant educational qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to coordinating contractors and project teams. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience within the established salary range.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience including managerial/leadership.
• Experience in a post-secondary environment desirable.
• Combination of education, training, and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, specification, tender, and award of capital projects.
• Coordinate activities of architects, consultants, and contractors.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules for multiple projects.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Contract law understanding

Scheduling and coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Engineering, Planning or Architecture)

Professional certification (PMP, FMA, CFM, etc.)

Tools

MSWord

Excel

Microsoft Project

CAD/CAFM

Job description

We are currently seeking a Manager, Capital Projects to join our Facilities Services team.

JOB OVERVIEW

This role reports to the Director, Project Services. Reporting directly to this position are the Facilities Interior Designers.

The Manager, Capital Projects, under the general direction of the Director, Project Services, is responsible for the design, specification, tender, award and oversight of approved capital projects for Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). This is a capital project planning, development, and management function involving technical, contractual, planning, supervisory, and financial activities in support of capital project delivery. The work involves applying project planning and development and technical knowledge to new construction, renovation and major maintenance projects to meet the needs of KPU user groups.

The Manager, Capital Projects develops the scope of work, reviews fee proposals, co-ordinates activities of architects, consultants, contractors, and liaises with University personnel. The Manager, Capital Projects exercises considerable independence of judgment and action in order to maintain project budgets and schedules for several projects simultaneously.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Planning or Architecture);
• A minimum of five years of related experience, including at least two years of managerial/leadership experience;
• Professional certification such as PMP, FMA, CFM, PEng, MCIP, MAIBC, or AScTT;
• Experience in project management in a post-secondary environment is desirable but not essential;
• Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of the LEED rating system, principles and practices are desirable
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, University employees, consultants and contractors.
• Must be self-directed with a high degree of initiative and confidentiality as well as function as a team player, including flexibility of taskings within the Facilities Department.
• General knowledge of construction contract law, CCDC documents, CCAC documents, public tendering practicing including use of BC Bid, bonding and surety, bid depository rules and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of project scheduling and coordination.
• Thorough knowledge of current building technology for architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural disciplines.
• Thorough knowledge of materials and methods used in building construction.
• Considerable knowledge of contracting practices and sub-trade management.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Ability to recognize errors, deficiencies and faulty workmanship of designers and contractors.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain detailed schedules.
• Ability to effectively utilize computers including word processing, spreadsheets, databases such as MSWord, Excel, CAD/CAFM and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to provide technical information and advice in matters relating to major projects.
• Ability to travel between campuses is required. Travel around the lower mainland region may be required.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: KPU employees inspire, coach, mentor, and support students, employees and KPU as a whole in achieving objectives.
• Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions and results.
• Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.
• Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.

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SALARY INFORMATION

The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This 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 approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.