Project Manager | Capital Projects Delivery

Interior Health is looking for an experienced Project Manager, Capital Projects Delivery to join our team on a full time permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated Project Manager to lead meaningful projects with Interior Health — an organization known for its supportive culture and impactful work — while enjoying the lifestyle Kamloops has to offer.

What we offer :

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training / education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

Salary Range :

Salary range for the position is $88,990 to $105,000. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

About the job :

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Project Manager is responsible to facilitate and coordinate the design, construction, and building commissioning stages for all major capital, upgrade, and operational projects at one or more assigned sites within the Interior Health Authority Region. The Project Manager provides the leadership and expertise required to ensure that projects at the assigned site(s) are delivered within scope, cost, time, and quality to the client’s satisfaction and within a safe working environment.

Typical duties and responsibilities :

o Acts as a liaison between consultants and internal clients during the planning stages to ensure compliance with client requirements, application of sound industry practices, and consistency with Interior Health Authority policies and practices.

o Participates in project steering committee meetings to establish project schedules.

o Participates in the establishment and verification of project budgets.

o Reviews all drawings and specifications to ensure adherence to building standards and coordinates input from client users to confirm functionality.

o Analyzes technical and situational information to determine the project’s potential impact on services, facilities, systems, and / or staff.

o Responsible for the preparation of cost estimates.

o Evaluates design specifications to ensure they are within allocated budgets and scope at various project milestones.

o Monitors consultant and contractor performance for adherence to contract conditions, budget, and schedules.

o Ensures accurate and timely reporting.

o Approves project invoices and progress claims for payment.

o Reviews functional project design to ensure that all construction requirements have been included (e.g. decanting, demolition, and building system issues).

o Prepares the Request for Proposal or tender documents.

o Monitors all stages of construction to ensure cost effectiveness, adherence to contract terms of reference, and consistency with technical and functional program requirements.

o Reviews and approves all documentation related to the administration of the construction contract.

o Performs or arranges for site inspections.

o Ensures consultants and constructors meet their contractual obligations.

o Coordinates and / or participates in the development and implementation of building commissioning plan.

o Meets with users to review arrangements / requirements for moves.

o Meets with all support departments to schedule adequate time for pre-move tasks.

o Facilitates testing and equipment inspection processes.

o Ensures orientation and training to client users on new equipment (e.g. nurse call system is arranged).

o Verifies that space and components are functional.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and / or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).