Project Manager, Physical Infrastructure

OverviewWe are currently seeking a Physical Infrastructure Project Manager to 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.AccountabilitiesProject 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 third-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 & QualificationsMinimum 4+ years experience at progressive levels of responsibility requiredBachelor’s degree in a related discipline required; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.Project management certification (e.g. PMP, Prince 2, or equivalent) preferredExperienced in contract negotiation and budget planning requiredKnowledge of construction trades & suppliers, municipal bylaws, WorkSafe BC regulations, and Building and Fire CodesPractical experience in project management tools and techniques requiredStrong 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 approvalsStructured problem-solving approach with conflict resolution capabilitiesResults-driven leadership, inspiring teams through change and uncertainty across all levels.Deep understanding of financial services or ability to develop quicklySkilled in planning, scheduling, and digital collaboration tools (MS Project, SharePoint, DevOps, Miro, Teams, etc.)Demonstrated financial analysis and business case development skillsAdvanced project management skills across all stagesSkilled in facilitation, workshop delivery and executive reportingUnderstanding of building systems, preventative maintenance programs, safety planning, sustainability practices and energy managementStrong business acumen in Facilities, Physical Infrastructure and business project alignmentDisplays 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 stakeholdersMaintain comprehensive risk logs and ensure timely escalationLead project risk register reviews with the impacted stakeholdersAlign with enterprise risk management practices and regulatory expectations #J-18808-Ljbffr