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Yukon University seeks an energetic and visionary individual to serve as Manager, Infrastructure, reporting to the Director, University Infrastructure. The role oversees construction, renovation, and infrastructure initiatives across multiple campuses while managing departmental operations, staff, budgets, and reporting.

• Lead and coordinate all construction and renovation projects across Yukon University campuses.
• Work closely with the Yukon Government on major capital projects, providing contractor oversight and reviewing architectural and technical plans.
• Provide leadership and direction to Infrastructure Department staff, including performance management, budgeting, and annual work planning.
• Consult with client departments to determine renovation or new construction needs, including conceptual design, materials, costs, and schedules.
• Oversee the preparation of project sketches, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with Procurement to prepare tenders, evaluate bids, participate in contract negotiations, and support contract awards.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contracts, codes, safety requirements, and project timelines.

• Space Management & Land Use Planning
• Campus Sustainability
• Infrastructure Projects
• Lease Administration
• Signage and Building Assessments

• Minimum of 3 years of direct project management experience.
• Experience managing budgets and financial tracking.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, renovations, and infrastructure planning.

• Degree or terminal certification in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Knowledge of the National Building Code and Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Familiarity with development and building permit processes (City of Whitehorse and Yukon Government).
• Experience with space planning concepts and tools (e.g., GIS Indoors, Survey123).
• Experience with work request management systems (e.g., Archibus).

This position is available exclusively to Yukon University employee applicants.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; qualified candidates who self‑identify as Yukon First Nations, Metis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Services office at Yukon University. Only selected candidates will be contacted.