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Job Description

One of BC's leading health authorities is looking for a Project Manager, Real Estate & Construction to join the Real Estate and Land Development Team.

Reporting to the Director of Real Estate, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting feasibility, design and implementation of facilities projects ranging from $500 thousand to $5 million. Responsibilities include leadership and oversight of project teams of internal staff and consultants. The position requires strict understanding and adherence to procurement policy, scheduling, cost tracking, decisions tracking and making recommendations and decisions on scope considerations. Visits to project sites will be required as part of this position.

As a Project Manager, you will:

  Manage the planning and implementation of facilities projects of moderate scope and complexity 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.

  Function as the single point of contact for assigned projects. Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders, convey information and respond to queries, concerns, etc. with respect to project status, design and construction matters, and provide frequent clear and concise reports to Facilities and 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 departmental leadership to mitigate cost overruns, maintain adherence to allocated budgets and timelines, and ensure delivery of a successful project.

  Participate in and/or lead meetings throughout the project lifecycle; seek input from stakeholders (physicians, staff, Infection Control, Housekeeping, external users, etc.) during all stages of the project. Attend and/or leads construction meetings to manage issues, problems, and schedules, and to direct activities as required, ensures the health authoritys interests are represented in resolution of problems, and ensures meeting outcomes and decisions are accurately documented and follow-up actions are completed in a timely manner.

  Coordinate and develop project business plans for assigned projects through conducting feasibility studies, analysis and solution development, documentation of the project charter, identifying functional requirements, scope and design concepts, reviewing budgets and implementation schedules to ensure business plans are consistent with user needs and expectations.

  Support site space planning committees; develop strategies to manage site or organization wide space pressures. Provide recommendations on options to improve the operation, efficiency and effectiveness of impacted business units.

  Manage planning, design and contract preparation by liaising with clinical planners, equipment planners, design consultants and various user groups for assigned projects; review schematic designs, design development documents, and working drawings and specs for functionality, attainment of program/facility needs, adherence to technical standards and specifications, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the design solution, consistency with best practices, energy & environmental sustainability, and building code compliance.

  Sign off on drawings and changes as required and within authorized limits; maintain current copies of drawings, plans, manuals, proposals, etc. for assigned projects. File and/or archive completed project materials in accordance with departmental protocols.

  Participate in and provide input on consultant selection and project tendering; administer contracts and oversee performance to ensure that consultants and contractors complete on obligations and deliverables, and that corresponding payments are processed. Arrange for procurement of furniture and minor equipment required to implement projects.

  Liaise with Planning and Engineering Departments of municipalities in geographic areas supported by the Organizations to obtain building and other required permits for assigned projects.

  Coordinate and/or advise on potential impacts of work activities affecting site operations. Arrange scheduled shutdown of systems, power interruptions, etc. based on operational requirements. Identify, communicate, and work with appropriate stakeholders to mitigate potential risk management issues.

  Monitor adherence to established safety, infection control and risk mitigation protocols by contractors and organizational staff during project implementation. Report exceptions to appropriate personnel, and take corrective action as required.

  Lead and/or facilitate operational commissioning and any project-related decanting or moves. Support the organizational leader in the identification and implementation of operational changes required for successful project completion.

  Provide leadership to other Facilities Planning staff, including coaching, mentoring and direct supervision on a project-by-project basis as assigned.

  Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately report unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

  Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.

  Five (5) to seven (7) years' recent related experience managing, leading and directing facilities projects in a complex institutional environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PMP Certified

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.

Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage planning, design and construction projects simultaneously.

Ability to supervise, provide direction to team members and foster a respectful and motivating environment in which individual competencies can thrive.

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.

Experience using MS Project and Excel

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.