Project Manager, Physical Infrastructure

We are currently seeking a Physical Infrastructure Project Manager join our team.

The Physical Infrastructure Project Manager oversees projects from initiation to completion ensuring alignment with PMBOK standards and organizational strategy. This role manages project scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. The Project Manager has a strong knowledge of change management practices and is accountable to ensure the required processes are part of the plan from assessment, planning, implementation and sustainment of the change. Additionally, this role maintains high standards of safety and accessibility in compliance with regulations and standards across all locations and projects.

Accountabilities

• Project Execution: Drives business case development and investment justification for projects. Leads and manages the full lifecycle of projects, from pre-project activities through initiation, execution, and closure, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives. Develops comprehensive project charters, budget, and resource plans to support successful execution. Coordinates day-to-day project activities, ensuring tasks are completed on time and in sequence, while facilitating risk, issue, and change management processes. Identifies and removes project impediments to drive momentum, and ensures projects adhere to governance frameworks, compliance standards, and quality assurance requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Engages internal and external stakeholders, external partners and suppliers to define requirements, ensure alignment, and drive project delivery. Manages 3rd party contracts and statements of work related to the project. Prepares and delivers progress reports and executive level updates.
• Leadership: Forms and leads cross-functional project teams, fostering shared ownership and collaboration. Manages projects independently with accountability for outcomes.
• Facilities Budget: Supports the development of the annual operating and capital budgets, providing documentation and rationale. Oversees capital and operational expenditures, contract negotiations, and ensures accountability for facilities project budgets, and financial performance.
• Risk Management & Continuous Improvement: Manages risk and issues registers, proactively addressing potential obstacles to mitigate disruptions. Ensures proper project documentation is maintained according to organizational standards. Leads post-project reviews, applying insights to enhance future project delivery and best practices.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years experience at progressive levels of responsibility required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Project management certification (. PMP, Prince 2, or equivalent) preferred
• Experienced in contract negotiation and budget planning required
• Knowledge of construction trades & suppliers, municipal bylaws, WorkSafe BC regulations, and Building and Fire Codes
• Practical experience in project management tools and techniques required
• Strong organizational, presentation, and advanced communication skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and drive projects to meet objectives and timelines.
• Effective collaboration and relationship-building to align business and technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for issue resolution and decision-making.
• Expertise in budget planning, cost control, and financial approvals
• Structured problem-solving approach with conflict resolution capabilities
• Results-driven leadership, inspiring teams through change and uncertainty across all levels.
• Deep understanding of financial services or ability to develop quickly
• Skilled in planning, scheduling, and digital collaboration tools (MS Project, SharePoint, DevOps, Miro, Teams,
• Demonstrated financial analysis and business case development skills
• Advanced project management skills across all stages
• Skilled in facilitation, workshop delivery and executive reporting
• Understanding of building systems, preventative maintenance programs, safety planning, sustainability practices and energy management
• Strong business acumen In Facilities, Physical Infrastructure and business project alignment
• Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.
• Actively identify risks and mitigate project risks and issues with project stakeholders
• Maintain comprehensive risk logs and ensure timely escalation
• Lead project risk register reviews with the impacted the stakeholders
• Align with enterprise risk management practices and regulatory expectations