Senior Project Manager, Facility Functional Planning

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $54.19 / Hr. - CAD $77.89 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Senior Project Manager, Facility Functional Planning with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Projects or designate, the Senior Project Manager is 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.

Supervises designated staff and provides leadership by directing work teams, contractors and consultants to ensure accountability and performance.

As a Senior Project Manager, Facility Functional Planning with Vancouver Coastal Health you will :

Manage the planning and implementation of new facilities, larger renovation projects, and / or a portfolio of smaller projects from the initial planning and design stages through to implementation and completion;

provide support by conveying policies and priorities, directing work and ensuring issues are resolved or escalated to appropriate level(s) to meet project deliverables and timelines.

• Establish project team structure by gathering input from stakeholders, identifying needs and skills required, directing and supervising designated staff by assigning work, orienting staff, developing and implementing appropriate staff development and retention plans and conducting performance evaluations as required.
• Establish effective communication channels to ensure stakeholders are fully engaged and aware of project status. Provide frequent clear and concise reports to Facilities and senior organizational leadership regarding ongoing issues, progress updates, challenges and opportunities.
• Carry out project plans according to established departmental project methodologies and systems to ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components by facilitating consensus with stakeholders.

Monitor project charter, plans, budget, scope, schedule, expenditures, client satisfaction and risks, report on variances and impacts to deliverables, and make recommendations to department leadership to mitigate cost overruns, maintain adherence to allocated budgets and timelines, and ensure delivery of a successful project.

Lead business plan development for large capital projects through the preparation of feasibility studies, analysis and solution development, development of the project charter, functional requirements, scope and design concepts, budgets and implementation planning.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or related field, supplemented with 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

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.