Strategic Capital Planning & Development Manager

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC Facilities is seeking a Manager, Capital Planning & Development to lead major campus capital projects, coordinate executive submissions, and drive the Five-Year Capital Plan. The role manages business cases, reports, and funding strategies with Treasury and government partners on Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

The position oversees planning staff and consultants, ensuring alignment with university priorities, budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Eligibility for membership in a professional Institute or Association.
• Minimum of six years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in workplace practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and submission of Executive and Board approval requests for major capital building projects.
• Preparation of Business Cases to Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills for funding approval.
• Develop routine capital priorities plans for annual capital project prioritization and planning processes.
• Engage Treasury and Capital Financial Management on funding, financing and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare annual Five-Year Capital Plan submissions for the Provincial government.
• Represent the department on planning committees and steering groups.

Skills

Willingness to respect diverse theires

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

PMP designation

Job description

UBC Facilities is seeking a Manager, Capital Planning & Development to lead major campus capital projects, coordinate executive submissions, and drive the Five-Year Capital Plan. The role manages business cases, reports, and funding strategies with Treasury and government partners on Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

The position oversees planning staff and consultants, ensuring alignment with university priorities, budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements.