Manager, Capital Projects

Position Information Posting Number 24AC0083 Position Title Manager, Capital Projects Pclass # A9972 Who We Are We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.

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We value lived experience and encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. Come join the VCC community as we shape the future together. Position Summary Reporting to the Associate Director, Campus Planning and Construction Management, the Manager Capital Projects is responsible for the successful execution of capital projects at Vancouver Community College while ensuring compliance to all applicable building codes, construction standards, quality benchmarks, and health and safety regulations.Manager Capital Projects is responsible for the overall project initiation, planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost control, quality control, risk management, contract administration and safety for renovation and new construction projects across the College. Capital projects may include new and existing equipment, utilities, buildings, and any systems or structure required by the College. This role works collaboratively with FM Team and provides leadership and expertise to project stakeholders across the campus through the full-cycle management of projects – from planning and design through to delivery and closeout. Duties & Responsibilities Assists the Capital Planning department in developing proposals, business cases, and budgets for Facilities capital projects. Prepares and manages assigned capital project budgets. Assists in Coordinating the capital plan and ensuring proper financial budgets. Liaises with other departments regarding future business needs and capital project planning. Initiates, plans, and manages capital projects to ensure timely and efficient completion of renovation and maintenance projects. Ensures that all record drawings, specifications, services manuals and warranties are maintained and properly stored. Chairs meetings, working groups and project committees as necessary. Assists in selection of design, engineering, construction and other project related consultants and contractors through the established VCC procurement processes. Participates in the review of RFPs and other project related procurement tasks. Reviews drawings, specifications and contract documents for compliance to College and departmental needs. Represents the College while working with governing agencies to ensure all regulations and building codes are followed by the designers and contractors. Represents the College at all project meetings ensuring general conformance to plans, specifications and College standards. Ensures compliance with materials testing, hazardous materials abatement and health and safety regulations. Coordinates projects with College departments, functional areas and Facilities Management for all shutdowns and acceptable times for project work. Oversees engineering and construction work for general conformance to scope and plans, specifications, standards and assesses quality of work being performed. Reviews change orders when required. Monitors project progress to assure compliance with schedule and budget. Regular project reporting and communication with key stakeholders. Coordinates with Facilities Management staff and FMO for commissioning, calibration, ongoing maintenance, turnover training, documentation turnover, and other project closing activities. Receives and reviews operation, maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings. Ensures completeness of all required documentation pertaining to capital projects. Submits documentation to authorities having jurisdiction and archives same documents for retrieval as required. Liaises with other departments regarding future capital project planning needs. Prepares purchase requisitions for project goods and services and receives project invoices in Banner software. Leadership and supervision of staff as required. Works at all VCC campus locations. Travels between VCC campus locations. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Education and Experience A Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Engineering, Planning or Architecture from a recognized educational institution. Minimum of seven (7) years recent experience in a facilities-related position. Professional certification such as PMP, FMA, CFM, PEng, MCIP, MAIBC, or AScTT. Experience in project management in a post-secondary environment. Knowledge and understanding of the LEED rating system, principles and practices Or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and project controls best practices. Ability to read and interpret complex facilities plans, drawings, and specifications. Possess a good working knowledge of the design and construction industry. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively. Ability to respond to enquiries with tact, confidentiality and discretion. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective team building skills, and ability to function in a team-oriented environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and vendors. Ability to manage competing priorities and challenging schedules while managing client relationships and expectations. Ability to act decisively, to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment on a wide range of issues. Proven organizational skills with an ability to set priorities and complete multiple tasks within specified timelines. Demonstrated ability to lead and provide direction to a team of professional staff. Demonstrated continuous improvement and quality mindset. Demonstrated desire to continuously seek and incorporate best practices and technologies to optimize project delivery as well as deliver value to the stakeholders. Ability to demonstrate leadership in a unionized environment. Ability to consult and collaborate with various stakeholders. Strong knowledge and experience with contract management. Strong organizational and time management skills. Strong knowledge of building codes and standards. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Work experience in a public institutional environment. Proficiency in the operation of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, MS Project), BIM/AutoCAD, and other computerized systems/software appropriate to the needs of project management and processes at Vancouver Community College. Understanding of facilities management operations. Ability to function under a minimum level of direct supervision and ability to act proactively.

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