Senior Project Manager

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 158,372,000 - 227,657,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Wellness support

Recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) seeks a Senior Project Manager to join the Real Estate and Land Development team in Vancouver. You will oversee planning, design and execution of complex facilities projects, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and managing contracts.

You will supervise staff, direct work with contractors and consultants, and ensure project success in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes VCH’s commitments to Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or related field.
• A professional designation.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ recent, related, progressive experience in project planning/design/construction management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design and implementation of large facilities projects with high complexity.
• Supervise staff and direct work teams, contractors and consultants to ensure accountability and performance.

Skills

Capital project planning

Project management

Reading drawings & specs

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Time & priority management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field

Professional designation

7–10 years relevant experience

Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $55.27/Hr. - CAD $79.45/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Senior Project Manager with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Real Estate and Land Development team.

As a Senior Project Manager with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible for overseeing and supporting the planning, design and/or implementation of assigned large facilities projects with a high degree of complexity across and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) including project planning, project management, communications, and contract management.
• Supervise designated staff and provide leadership by directing work teams, contractors and consultants to ensure accountability and performance.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or related field.
• A professional designation.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ recent, related, progressive experience in all phases of project planning/design/construction management for a large complex multi-site organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of capital project planning and implementation processes including design, construction and procurement within current standards, codes, bylaws and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage planning, design and construction projects simultaneously.
• Broad knowledge of patient care delivery systems in primary, acute and community settings.
• Understanding of available resources for projects and applicable stakeholder groups including feedback and detailed analysis on project processes.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to team members.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic project environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH): VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.