Project Manager 1

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus flex arrangement

Job summary

University of Victoria's Facilities Management department seeks a Project Manager 1 to lead all phases of project delivery from initiation to close, handling renovations, building assessments, and feasibility studies with project values up to $5M.

Reporting to the Associate Director of PMS, you will coordinate with clients and consultants, prepare briefs and charters, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Engineering with 3 years of experience, or Architectural Technology diploma with 6 years of experience.
• Experience with renovation projects up to $5M and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Preference for post-secondary or large, unionized environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project management from initiation to close.
• Prepare project briefs, charters and plans; manage consultants and contractors.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure safety, quality and adherence to university policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

Architectural Technology diploma

Job description

Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Facilities Management

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

24 September 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$80,369.00 - $104,529.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG11

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services, Building and Grounds Maintenance, Engineering, General Management, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Other

About this Opportunity

A willingness and ability to work any recognized shift, including weekends, is expected. From time to time, hours of work may be adjusted to suit operational needs.

*This position is eligible for a campus flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $80,369 to $88,612. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range:Up to $104,529. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

As stewards of the campus, Facilities Management (FMGT) fosters and enriches an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports all who come here. Facilities Management's customers include Deans, departments, faculty, staff and students. The department's branches work together as a team to ensure a high standard of customer service delivery, as well as the provision of capital projects, and effective, efficient and safe performance for the operation and maintenance of campus buildings.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Project Management Services (PMS), or the Manager, Interior Modification Services, the Project Manager 1 (PM1), with guidance and direction from their supervisor and/or more experienced PMS staff members, leads all phases of project management to successfully deliver project assignments that meet defined objectives and satisfy client expectations. The PM1 is assigned a diverse range of projects at any given time that may vary in complexity and/or risk, but is appropriate for their level of experience and expertise. Projects assigned to this position are usually of lower complexity and/or risk, shorter duration (e.g. up to 6 months), with clear objectives and defined scope. Project values range up to $5M. Projects include renovations, building assessments or feasibility studies; because of the nature of the project assignments, the PM1 usually coordinates a larger volume of projects. When leading projects this position uses project management and industry best practices, and established departmental and university policies, processes, procedures systems and, templates to oversee the day-to-day management of projects.

The PM1: prepares Project Briefs/Project Charters/Project Plans; prepares, tenders and participates in the selection of consultants and contractors; manages project construction; administers projects; recommends payment of invoices; tracks and reports on project progress including that of consultants and contractors; and, resolves a variety of client, project and technical issues, consulting with their supervisor in situations such as those involving conflicts with consultants and contractors. The PM1 may guide other project team members providing technical and project related guidance to enable them to fulfill their responsibilities. For projects that are more complex than usual and/or of higher value (up to $5M) this position supports the development of detailed Project Briefs/Project Charters/Project Plans by external consultants, or more experienced PMS staff members. Exemplifying excellent customer service, this position liaises with clients, user groups, stakeholders, consultants, contractors and FMGT staff to maintain positive relationships and facilitate the smooth implementation of projects.

This position's involvement in projects requires flexibility to work weekends or after hours in accordance with project schedules; work requires physical, sight and hearing abilities ensuring safety and conducting site visits where there is exposure to height conditions, noise, untidy and potentially hazardous site conditions during construction and/or including exposure to weather conditions.

Job Requirements

Degree in Architecture or Engineering and 3 years of experience, or Architectural Technology diploma and 6 years of experience, delivering projects from initiation to close. Experience must be within the last 5 years.

Experience should include a variety of renovation projects of lower complexity and/or risk with values from $50k to $5M. Experience should also include:

• Participation in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Management of budgetary and financial resources in project delivery.
• Stakeholder analysis, communication plans and risk management plans and roles and responsibilities matrix.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience could also be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience gained in a post-secondary or similarly large, complex and unionized environment.

Required knowledge includes:

• Project management methodologies and best practices.
• Technical knowledge relevant to renovation projects.
• Legal aspects of construction and contract law, procurement processes and contract management.
• High performance building systems and design, LEED-Gold requirements and processes, and other sustainable and green building practices.
• Industry standard contracts: CCDC-2 and RAIC Document Six.
• Public sector procurement guidelines, standards and policies.

Required skills include:

• Ability to analyze problems and identify positive solutions that resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues.
• Ability to multi-task effectively to lead multiple projects in a flexible manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts with project team members, clients and service providers and contractors.
• Ability to critique consultants' design, construction documents, specifications and construction contract and tender documents.
• Service excellence approach to project delivery that ensures client's project objectives are met, positive relationships are maintained, and implementation is smooth.

Assets include:

• Professional Project Management professional (PMP)
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Gold Seal Certification

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