Project Manager, FMO

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Project Manager with a demonstrated background in maintenance planning and scheduling to support the Facilities Management & Operations team and hospital redevelopments. You will build and review maintenance plans for facilities being handed over to FMO, evaluate strategies, and coordinate with site teams to drive outcomes.

The role focuses on maintenance strategy development, preventive maintenance planning, and scheduling for new assets and ongoing projects within a

Qualifications

• Diploma in Building (Construction) Technology/Instrumentation and Controls or equivalent, plus several years in design/construction or facilities operations.
• Experience in asset/maintenance planning and project management within healthcare environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand facility systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams, coordinating contractors, consultants, and FH staff to meet standards and timelines.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets and site inspections for facilities projects.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure integration with existing systems and compliance with regulations.
• Negotiate claims for extra costs and coordinate system shutdowns impacting campus operations.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Planning & scheduling

Asset management

Construction coordination

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Trades qualification

Building/Construction Technology diploma

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $46.37 - $66.66 / hour

Job Summary

Position Highlights

We have an immediate need for a Project Manager with a demonstrated background in maintenance planning and scheduling. The successful candidate will possess experience in asset planning, maintenance strategy, preventative maintenance, and operations. This work will support the Facilities Management and Operations team and the broader Engineering & Operations team in improving maintenance strategies and outcomes, and in building and reviewing maintenance plans for facilities being handed over to FMO through major hospital Redevelopments.

Build on your education and career experience as you:

• Work with site FMO to review maintenance strategies, evaluate performance, understand maintenance challenges, and put forward improvements
• Evaluate and rationalize existing preventative maintenance plans
• Build out maintenance strategies and preventative maintenance plans for new assets being handed over
• Support planning and scheduling for project related work

Are you motivated to join our team? We will be looking for you to have the following:

• Degree in Engineering, Trades Qualification, or equivalent credentials
• Five (5) to seven (7) years' recent, related experience in asset/maintenance planning, planning/scheduling
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable

This Full-Time position available is based out of our Central City offices in Surrey, B.C.—conveniently located near rapid transit.

Valued Benefits

A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of providers in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Detailed Overview

Responsible for managing the implementation of approved facilities projects on matters relating to infrastructure and equipment installation issues for Fraser Health (FH) including project construction management, project construction budgets and dispute resolution for extra costs from contractors. Directs contractors and consultants and supervises assigned Capital Projects or Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO) staff.

Responsibilities

1. Establishes project team structure and provides leadership to project teams on facilities projects by directing the work of the contractors, consultants and designated Capital Projects or FMO staff and by supervising the work of assigned Capital Projects or FMO staff ensuring the completion of the work is to the required standards.
2. Develops and manages the project plan in conjunction with Project Managers, Facilities Planners and Manager, FMO for the onsite construction projects ensuring successful and coordinated completion of the facilities construction project. Conducts regular construction site inspections to ensure construction and equipment installations comply with maintenance requirements.
3. Develops and manages the project capital facilities construction budget and post construction budget requirements.
4. Reviews drawings and specifications produced by external project consultants ensuring the efficient and effective integration of systems and processes with existing systems and processes; reviews project design and scope making recommendation as required.
5. Negotiates, on behalf of the Employer, claims for extra costs arising from contractual issues with the contractor(s).
6. Authorizes and coordinates systems shutdowns affecting the campus operations.
7. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and commonly accepted standards including WorkSafe BC, fire, building, electrical and plumbing and all local by-laws and other related regulations.
8. Liaises with project stakeholders and sponsors to communicate the project status and work activities affecting the campus operations.
9. Provides guidancein resolving construction-related issues, in collaboration with stakeholders and staff; assists with the resolution of disputes with construction contracts/consultants.
10. Provides assistance to FH during the design development stage, focusing on construction implementation issues and value management; assists the Facilities Planners and the Facilities Maintenance & Operations Managers in planning and implementing designated projects.
11. Represents FH on matters relating to the construction and commissioning phases of the project including equipment installation; works in partnership with stakeholders and staffto develop project management and construction standards and procedures.
12. Providesquality controlin collaboration with advisors to ensure that the project meets FH requirements as set out in the contract.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Diploma in Building (Construction) Technology/Instrumentation and Controls/related Engineering, or Trades Qualification Certificate/Power and Process Engineering Certificate, plus seven (7) to nine (9) years' recent, related experience in managing design/construction, mechanical/electrical commissioning, or facilities operations and management inclusive of five (5) years' recent, related supervisory experience and two (2) years' project management experience within a complex healthcare environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable by-laws, codes and regulations.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.