Project Manager, Planning

Our vision is to be the global leader in outstanding venues and events with a mandate to generate economic and community benefit for the people of British Columbia through prudent management of public facilities.

BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), owner and operator of BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre, is hiring a Project Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Capital Planning and Projects, the Project Manager will manage a variety of projects ranging from sustainability and infrastructure upgrades to improved guest experience through technology enhancements and purchases that increase operational efficiencies The Project Manager facilitates project communication, managing risks while ensuring projects are on budget, on schedule, and meet the scope and quality standards of our venues and clients.

Our Capital Planning team fosters a culture that exemplifies teamwork, embraces innovation, and values equity, diversity, and inclusion to achieve excellence in our people and our projects. We would love to have you on our team.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:

- Provide leadership and guidance to project coordinators and colleagues on project related matters.
- In collaboration with the Procurement team, manage tendering processes and required documents for RFP’s, RFQ’s, ITQ, etc.
- Develop project plans, functional space requirements, cost estimating, and drawings for projects.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies with project teams to minimize impact to project budget, schedules, and scope.
- Ensure compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal building codes.
- Create a business case for each project that includes an operational scope, budget, ROI and supporting justification.
- Organize and chair various site meetings with clients, tenants, consultants, and contractors.
- Obtain quotes and arrange consultation proposals to assist in project estimates.
- Plan and manage daily operations and construction schedules while monitoring progress.
- Manage project budgets including, following up with invoices and payments.
- Approval of purchase orders, requisitions and change orders up to threshold.
- Track project changes and manage change control process.
- Collaborate with departments, contractors and colleagues to assist with schedule management.
- Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality.

**WHAT YOU WILL BRING**:

- Completion of a 4-year University Degree in engineering, design, planning, project management, IT or business administration is preferred or a combination of education and work experience.
- 5+ years’ experience in a Project Management function.
- Experience in a project management role managing complex time sensitive projects.
- Certification in a skilled trade an asset.
- Sound working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Project (or other project software) is an asset.
- CAPM, PMP Designation and BOMA or IFMA Certification are also assets.
- Experience in a range of project types to include construction, design, and technology.
- Solid understanding of current technologies related to networks, service desk, and servers/infrastructure.
- Experience managing and tracking budgets including purchasing/receiving and invoicing.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with health and safety regulations including WorkSafeBC.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Strong practical knowledge, including an understanding of technical drawings, floor plans, manufacturing processes, and various materials.
- A team player who is self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, and able to handle many tasks simultaneously with speed, accuracy, and courtesy.
- Flexible attitude, ability to learn quickly and perform well under pressure.
- Possesses excellent verbal and written communication;
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment and able to work independently.

**WHAT WE OFFER AS ONE OF CANADA’S ‘GREAT PLACES TO WORK’**:

- Hybrid model (For eligible positions)
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits and a strong government pension plan
- Interesting projects
- Supportive team
- Career growth

**HOW TO APPLY**:
At PavCo, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.