Project Manager

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Position Summary

BCIT’s Campus Planning and Facilities department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Project Manager . Facilities Development activities are undertaken to advance BCIT's strategic educational vision and to support facility renewal objectives. The division is responsible for the delivery of projects on BCIT campus lands, with an emphasis on the efficient utilization of assets and sustainable practices. A key objective of this position is to deliver general construction projects to its clients and stakeholders on time, on budget, and within scope and quality. The scope of the projects includes both renovation and new buildings and varies in complexity and size. As a member of the Facilities Management Team, this position leads a team of Senior Project Coordinators and liaises with all functions within the Facilities team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Management

• Implement approved project plans from conception to completion and ensure they meet the requirements of the Ministry of Advanced Education and BCIT.
• Ensure projects are developed to meet the maintenance and operational needs; and requirements for the specific sites.
• Working with the Facilities Development team, develop processes and procedures relating to the delivery of projects in respect to new construction, upgrades, tenant improvements, system renewals (HVAC & electrical), civil works, life safety system upgrades, data and communication infrastructure upgrades, and other related services. Prepare estimates, project budgets, set project schedules, review technical documents, and make recommendations to Senior Management as required.
• Manage the project milestones and performance metrics in relation to deliverables and established targets. Confirm the validity of project estimations and assumptions at key milestones, and manage the project budget to ensure that it is within the allocated funding.
• Review deliverables across projects and manage scope and mitigate risks across projects.
• Maintain accurate project files and progress reports and regularly update. Alert the Associate Director to potential problems as the project progresses and make adjustments to the plans and budgets accordingly.
• Ensure that deficient work is completed in a timely manner on all projects; as-built drawings, operating and maintenance manuals, warranties and master plans are completed and delivered in a timely manner.
• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects, including those being coordinated by Project Coordinators.
• Participate in the preparation of RFPs for contractual services, evaluating and making recommendations for the award of contracts to consultants as required and ensure contract requirements and deliverables are regularly reviewed and met as they apply to the area.
• Conduct construction site visits on all projects to ensure progress and compliance with schedules and standards.
• Manage agreements and meet all requirements (including ongoing progress and financial reporting requirements) associated with the deliverables of projects.
• In consultation with others, establish a capital plan to ensure an optimum match between expertise and human resources requirements for projects.
• Oversee the accuracy of information in the project management system / database.
• Lead key building retrofit / building re-commissioning projects from conception to completion.

Leadership

Customer Service, Alliance, and Liaison

Human Resources

Qualifications

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Posting Category

Management

Salary Range

Salary Range : $85,046 - $116,939, with a control point of $106,308 per annum.

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.

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