Capital Projects Manager

Katzie First Nation has many capital projects in various stages, from planning to active construction. Large and small-scale projects, like the Katzie Wharf Project, Flood Infrastructure, and Property Management of Residential and Public Buildings, are active and require a skilled project manager to see them through to completion and oversee them on an ongoing basis.

Reporting to the General Manager, Katzie is searching for a **Capital Projects Manager** responsible for the overall project management of all KFN capital projects. Working collaboratively with KFN departments and external contractors, managing relationships with key stakeholders, people management, ownership of the project operational budgets, and researching and securing funding are all key responsibilities for this role.

**What We Offer Full-Time Permanent Employees**:

- Health and Dental Coverage with a health spending account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Two additional weeks of winter holidays
- Pension Plan with an employer contribution
- Robust Paid Sick Day coverage
- Family Responsibility Days
- Regular Social Gatherings and Community Events
- Staff Wellness Day
- Cultural Learning opportunities

**What you will be responsible for**:

- Review, plan, and inform design and construction on KFN construction projects.
- Demonstrate project leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection.
- Promote compliance with applicable OH&S acts, regulations, and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project.
- Work with various engineers, architects, and planners and ensure all projects have the correct permits, field reviews, and inspections as required and are completed to the required codes.
- Create and maintain project schedules and plans and identify and manage opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and targets, including working with various teams to meet deadlines and completion dates.
- Issue tenders, request project quotes, and procure materials as necessary, ensuring accurate materials and costs according to specifications and requirements.
- Maintain, track, and report all financial aspects of the project, including change orders, forecasts, progress billings, and SOV where necessary.
- Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s progress and schedule, attend and produce minutes for client meetings as required.
- Conduct, manage, and respond to regular quality control work inspections, field reviews, and site visits by maintaining a routine physical presence on the project site location and attending various project walkthroughs and site meetings as required.
- Create and communicate progress reports to leadership.
- Manage project punch list and post-construction concerns to ensure conformance to the maintenance and warranty provisions of the contract.
- Works towards achieving goals and objectives of the KFN Strategic plan as it relates to Capital Projects.
- Works with leadership on updates to KFN Policies related to capital works and infrastructure, i.e., housing policies, building laws and regulations, etc.
- Secure and report on funding for housing, public works, and capital projects
- Ensure reporting associated with departmental funding is completed and meets all deadlines.
- Provide Emergency Response as needed and if the KFN EOC is activated.
- Provide management and supervisory support when required.

**What you offer**:

- 5+ years of work experience as a Project Manager on capital projects.
- Post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management is an asset.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
- Relevant experience in overseeing and meeting detailed operating budgets, timelines, people, and processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction management, including understanding the roles of various trades, estimating, ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, building codes, contract management, and safety and best practices.
- Experience in creating project plans, risk assessments, contingency planning, tracking and management of project progress, tracking issues, and managing resources.
- Knowledge of drinking water safety and waste handling regulations is an asset.
- Previous experience working with First Nations is an asset.
- Demonstrated genuine respect for Katzie First Nations culture and protocols.
- Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to forecast, work under pressure, and manage conflict effectively.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing work priorities, ensuring prioritizing and completing tasks on time.
- Experience in providing sound advice and recommendations.
- Proven leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Expertise to resolve project disputes with míni