Project Manager

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Columbia Institute of Technology seeks a full-time Project Manager for their Campus Planning and Facilities department. The role involves leadership in significant renovation projects, ensuring they meet institutional and regulatory requirements. With a focus on collaboration and accountability, the Project Manager will coordinate teams and manage contracts effectively, contributing to the continuous improvement of the institute's facilities.

Benefits

Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation

Employer-paid extended health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Access to free BCIT courses

Complimentary fitness centre membership

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of project management experience in a complex environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management leadership for facilities renovation projects.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities by tracking progress and managing documentation.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders and manage multiple teams.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Communication

Leadership

Education

Diploma of Technology in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

At BCIT , putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision , which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’sCampus Planning and Facilities department is seeking aregular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Project Manager. The Project Manager will provide project management leadership in the development, planning and execution of facilities renovation projects, building system replacements, and/or upgrades and infrastructure and park development. They are responsible for project planning, project management, risk assessment, communications, and contract management. The Project Manager will also supervise designated staff and provide leadership by directing work teams, contractors and consultants to ensure accountability and performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Participates as a member of the Facilities Improvements leadership team and provides input to the development of Facilities Improvements strategies and shares responsibility for achievements and success. Establishes a framework of practices, procedures, standards, policies and processes.
• Provides project management leadership for facilities renovation projects, building system replacements, and/or upgrades and infrastructure projects. Supports a strategic, integrated approach towards planning, development and delivery of all assigned projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet BCIT and Ministry requirements.
• Monitors and evaluates project activities by tracking progress, schedules, budgets, managing project documentation and reporting. Develops risk assessment for projects and determines strategies to mitigate risk. Alerts the Director to potential problems and adjusts plans and budgets accordingly.
• Collaborates with clients to complete project assessments to determine viability, needs, requirements and ensures the delivery of a project plan. Develops project scope in the feasibility stage, defines budget, schedules and quality requirements and assists and guides project holders in completing a business case for the project proposal.
• Provides timely and reliable communication regarding project progress to all internal and external project partners and liaises with BCIT staff to understand their educational, maintenance or operational concerns. Facilitates opportunities for networking and information sharing between faculty, staff, and administration involved in construction project management and delivery in order to ensure the development of best practices.
• Conducts construction site visits on all projects to ensure progress and compliance with schedules and standards. Manages multiple agreements/contracts and coordinates multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, contractors, technicians and architects to ensure accountability and performance.
• Partners with Purchasing to prepare requests for proposals and participates in the evaluation of proposals and selection of consultants and contractors. Provides guidance to Project Coordinators and clerical staff in preparing and reviewing the tenders.
• Involve all BCIT key staff and clients at various stages of a project by way of Technical Reviews or review of the project during critical stages in construction. Ensures that deficient work is completed in a timely manner on all projects; as-built drawings, operating and maintenance manuals, warranties and master plans.
• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects including minor projects on preliminary design and space planning requirements of BCIT and those coordinated by Project Coordinators.
• Researches best practices, trends and methods for operations and maintenance of large third-party contracts. Participates in industry organizations and keeps current on state-of-the-art initiatives.
• Manages reporting staff, including selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices.
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Diploma of Technology in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years of current, relevant and progressive experience in all phases of project planning, design, construction management for a large, complex, multi-site unionized organization.
• Project Management Professional ( PMP ) designation is an asset.
• Membership in Architectural Institute of British Columbia ( AIBC ) and/or Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia ( APEGBC ).
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced project management skills, with ability to lead projects from concept and planning through to completion.
• Advanced relationship management, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build productive, collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem solving, evaluating courses of action, and making recommendations and/or decisions.
• Excellent ability to apply project management methodologies to prepare contract documents, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates and to manage projects and contracts.
• Broad knowledge of property management of educational facilities including health, safety, maintenance and operational requirements.
• Good knowledge of the jurisdictional responsibilities of various government agencies related to building by-law, zoning, environmental and safety requirements.
• Sound knowledge of the practices and methods of architectural and engineering firms as related to administration of projects and building construction.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk Rivit, Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) software, Adobe and Microsoft Office software.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• For more information on our generous benefits, click here !

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail] . Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Posting Category

Posting Category Management

Salary Range

Salary Range $85,046 - $116,939, with a control point of $106,308 per annum

Additional Salary Information

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range 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 the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
• * Given the posted salary range for this position, please indicate your salary expectation should you be the successful candidate for this position.

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