Project Manager, Capital (5-year term)

Burnaby School District - SD41; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnaby School District is seeking a Projects Manager for the Capital Projects team to lead planning, implementation, and completion of major school construction, expansions, and seismic upgrades. You will apply project management and technical knowledge to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes across diverse capital initiatives.

The role requires a university degree in Engineering or Architecture, with six years of progressive project management experience in public sector environments and strong

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or Architecture; PMP/AScT asset.
• Minimum 6 years in project management/construction in public sector or large complex environments.
• Knowledge of project management principles, capital projects, contract management, budget development, and financial controls.
• Thorough knowledge of the BC Building Code and construction contract law.
• Strong negotiation skills and conflict resolution.
• Experience with financial analyses, budget prep and management.
• Ability to work in a team and proactively solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects from start to finish, ensuring on-time delivery and within budget.
• Liaises with architects, consultants, contractors, authorities, and school administrators.
• Conducts field reviews and prepares progress reports; manages change orders.
• Participates with facilities users and leaders in planning phases of projects.
• Works with District leaders on design and project-specific tasks.
• Obtains permits, collaborates on construction contracts, and handles tenders and bid reviews.
• Manages contract and dispute processes as required.
• Maintains financial records and reviews invoices with contractor estimates.

Skills

Contract management

Budget development

Negotiation

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

PMP or AScT (asset)

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects, the Projects Manager in the Capital Projects team under the Business Services department is responsible for planning, implementation, and completion of major capital projects. The role applies project management and technical knowledge to new school construction, expansion schools, and seismic upgrade projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Manages assigned projects from start to completion ensuring contract compliance for satisfactory project completion and that the project is on time and within the authorized budget.
• Liaises with architects, consultants, contractors, municipal authorities, and school administrators to ensure that the District’s interests and the needs of the School Board are being met.
• Carries out periodic field reviews of contract progress to ensure general conformance with the contract documents and prepares progress reports; directs change order process.
• Participates in a consultative process with facility users, designers, and District leaders during the planning phase of projects.
• Works with the District leaders and support staff on design and other project specific work.
• Obtains all required permits/approvals; collaborates with Purchasing to develop construction contracts and solicits required tenders; participates in bid reviews from contractors.
• Manages contract and dispute processes as required.
• Collaborates with Manager, Capital Accounting on financial record‑keeping; ensures financial records are maintained and align with contractor estimates of ongoing projects by reviewing and approving invoices, preparing and maintaining detailed project cost reports.

Education, Experience And Skills

• A university degree in Engineering or Architecture. Certification as a Project Management Professional and/or Applied Science Technologist is an asset.
• A minimum of six (6) years progressive management experience in project management and construction in projects of varying size and complexity in the public sector or a large complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of project management principles and methodologies; capital projects; contract management and negotiations, budget development, business case development, financial controls, and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of the BC Building Code.
• Current knowledge of construction contract law, public tendering practices, and insurance procedures.
• Strong negotiation skills, the ability to negotiate, and resolve conflicts.
• Experience with financial analyses, budget preparation and budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and proactively problem solve.
• Proven ability to seek innovative solutions to problems and exercise independent judgment and action in performance of all duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to provide technical information and advice in matters relating to major projects.
• Valid B.C. driver’s licence.