Project Manager, Capital (5-year term)

School District #41 (Burnaby); Burnaby; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association is seeking a Projects Manager, Capital Projects, reporting to the Director of Capital Projects. You will plan, implement, and complete major capital projects including new school construction, expansions, and seismic upgrades.

Responsibilities include managing projects to time and budget, coordinating with architects, consultants, and authorities, and overseeing contract administration, procurement, and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years progressive management experience in project management and construction in the public sector or a large complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies; capital projects; contract management and negotiations.
• Budget development, financial controls, and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of the BC Building Code.
• Knowledge of construction contract law, public tendering practices, and insurance procedures.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with financial analyses, budget preparation, and management.
• Able to work in a team, and proactively solve problems.
• Independent judgment and action in performance of duties.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Valid B.C. driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned projects from start to completion ensuring contract compliance and on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Liaises with architects, consultants, contractors, authorities, and administrators to meet District needs.
• Performs field reviews of contract progress and prepares progress reports; directs change orders.
• Participates in planning with facility users, designers, and District leaders.
• Works with District leaders and staff on design and project-specific tasks.
• Obtain permits/approvals; collaborates with Purchasing on contracts and tenders; participates in bid reviews.
• Manages contract and dispute processes as required.
• Collaborates with Capital Accounting on financial records; reviews invoices and maintains cost reports.

Education

University degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects, the Projects Manager, Capital Projects functions as part of the Capital Projects team under the Business Services department. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, implementation, and completion of major capital projects. The work involves applying 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. Ensures project completion is on time and within the authorized budget.
• Liaises with architects, consultants, contractors, municipal authorities, and school administrators to ensure that the Districts interests and 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 recordkeeping. 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 , E xperience 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 license.