Project Manager, Capital Projects And Planning

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Prince George is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital projects. This role requires strong project management skills and a background in architecture or engineering. The Project Manager will manage project scopes, budgets, and liaise with various stakeholders. Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive benefits included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Spectacular outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in project planning and management.
• Experience in a large, complex environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement assigned capital planning projects.
• Oversee planning, design, and construction phases.
• Liaise with stakeholders and contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Creative Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Project Management Professional designation

Degree in Business Administration or Health Services Administration

Job description

Position Summary

Bring your project management, creative problem solving and team leadership expertise to this exciting role with our Capital Planning & Support Services team.

Reporting to the Regional Director, Capital Development and Projects & Chief Project Officer, the Project Manager, Capital Projects and Planning is responsible for implementing approved capital planning projects as assigned by the Director, overseeing the planning, design and construction phases and liaising with various stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure operational requirements are addressed. The Project Manager is expected to resolve conflicts and is responsible for monitoring, controlling and reporting on project scopes, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

The Project Manager, Capital Projects and Planning supports the Director, Capital Development and Projects in the delivery of master planning initiatives, space plans and facility redevelopment planning.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province.

Northern Health is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field supplemented by advanced courses in project management.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience in all phases of project planning/design and management in a large, complex environment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous health care experience, designation as a Project Management Professional and/or a degree in Business Administration or Health Services Administration an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of the planning and construction processes associated with facilities development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care projects and relevant government procedures, standards and requirements.
• Advanced project management skills including demonstrated effectiveness in planning and coordinating major projects.
• Broad knowledge of accreditation standards, Workers Compensation Board regulations, and Occupational Health & Safety and Infection Control issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of space planning theories, concepts and methodologies.
• Broad knowledge of the hospital environment and legislation affecting space redesign in health care institutions.
• Ability to deal effectively with various stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
• Ability to resolve conflict and facilitate consensus between stakeholders on critical issues.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve complex issues towards creative solutions.
• Ability to ascertain bottom line requirements and maintain project budgets.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to prepare and present written and verbal reports on technical issues.
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to others including staff and contractors.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.

Northern Health is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve.