The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour
Job Summary
Position Highlights
We have an immediate need for a Full Time, Project Manager with a demonstrated background in construction services such as design build, construction management and design bid build. The successful candidate will also possess detailed knowledge and experience in building construction such as structural, architectural, electrical, and civil disciplines from design to construction means and methods, and QA/QC processes.
We are currently recruiting for two full-time vacancies, one based out of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and the second based out of Burnaby Hospital in Burnaby, BC. These project managers will be focused on the respective major Redevelopment project for each site, with a focus on technical review for design and construction, operational readiness, commissioning, and facility acceptance on behalf of Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FMO) as we move toward substantial completion in 2025. The Asset, Risk, Quality: Technical Services embedded teams work with Design and Construction teams to ensure facilities are designed and built with long-term sustainment, operational needs and maintainability in mind, while enabling fit-for-purpose for clinical requirements.
Build on your education and career experience as you:
- Directly support management of projects and project activities from scoping, through design, tendering, construction, commissioning and handover
- Lead and partake in the development of specifications, tenders, design and submission reviews, commissioning activities and budgeting for ongoing operations and maintenance
- Lead the technical review, inspection and observation during design, construction, handover and start-up with mechanical expertise to ensure compliance with the project requirements, relevant government regulations, guidelines and the Organizations’ requirements.
- Coordinate with FMO for collaborative design reviews, work plan coordination, operational shutdowns and tie-ins
- Manage inquiries/requests submitted by the contractors in conjunction with the Project Team, FMO and other key stakeholders ensuring successful and coordinated response.
- Conduct regular construction site observations to ensure construction and equipment installations align with the project requirements
- Develop and manage the project capital facilities construction budget and post construction budget requirements
- Provide guidance in resolving construction-related issues, in collaboration with the Project Team, FMO and stakeholders; assist with the resolution of disputes with construction contracts/consultants
- Provide quality control in collaboration with advisors/consultants to ensure that the project meets the Project’s requirements as set out in the contract
Are you motivated to join our team? We will be looking for you to have the following:
- Diploma in Architectural and Building Technology or Trades Qualification Certificate supplemented by appropriate formal training such as a Building Construction Technology Certificate
- Seven (7) to nine (9) years' recent, related experience in managing design, construction and operations matters inclusive of five (5) years' recent, related supervisory experience and two (2) years' project management experience within a complex healthcare environment
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable
Preferences will be given to those who have experience in:
- Successfully leading and delivering planning and complex construction projects in a healthcare environment including acute care.
- Organizing, managing and consensus building among a diverse clinical and leadership partner group
- Building trustful relationships with customers and project partners
- Consistently providing high levels of customer service
- Building high performance teams
- Developing appropriate communications strategies and materials necessary for project decisions and partner management and coordination.
- Creative problem solving
- Proven track record in managing project teams, budget control, contract management, dispute resolution and oversight of facilities projects from planning and design through to construction and commissioning.
Valued Benefits
A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of providers in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.
Detailed Overview
Responsible for managing the implementation of approved facilities projects on matters relating to infrastructure and equipment installation issues for Fraser Health (FH) including project construction management, project construction budgets and dispute resolution for extra costs from contractors. Directs contractors and consultants and supervises assigned Capital Projects or Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO) staff.
Responsibilities
- Establishes project team structure and provides leadership to project teams on facilities projects by directing the work of the contractors, consultants and designated Capital Projects or FMO staff and by supervising the work of assigned Capital Projects or FMO staff ensuring the completion of the work is to the required standards.
- Develops and manages the project plan in conjunction with Project Managers, Facilities Planners and Manager, FMO for the onsite construction projects ensuring successful and coordinated completion of the facilities construction project. Conducts regular construction site inspections to ensure construction and equipment installations comply with maintenance requirements.
- Develops and manages the project capital facilities construction budget and post construction budget requirements.
- Reviews drawings and specifications produced by external project consultants ensuring the efficient and effective integration of systems and processes with existing systems and processes; reviews project design and scope making recommendation as required.
- Negotiates, on behalf of the Employer, claims for extra costs arising from contractual issues with the contractor(s).
- Authorizes and coordinates systems shutdowns affecting the campus operations.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and commonly accepted standards including WorkSafe BC, fire, building, electrical and plumbing and all local by-laws and other related regulations.
- Liaises with project stakeholders and sponsors to communicate the project status and work activities affecting the campus operations.
- Provides guidance in resolving construction-related issues, in collaboration with stakeholders and staff; assists with the resolution of disputes with construction contracts/consultants.
- Provides assistance to FH during the design development stage, focusing on construction implementation issues and value management; assists the Facilities Planners and the Facilities Maintenance & Operations Managers in planning and implementing designated projects.
- Represents FH on matters relating to the construction and commissioning phases of the project including equipment installation; works in partnership with stakeholders and staff to develop project management and construction standards and procedures.
- Provides quality control in collaboration with advisors to ensure that the project meets FH requirements as set out in the contract.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Diploma in Building (Construction) Technology/Instrumentation and Controls/related Engineering, or Trades Qualification Certificate/Power and Process Engineering Certificate, plus seven (7) to nine (9) years' recent, related experience in managing design/construction, mechanical/electrical commissioning, or facilities operations and management inclusive of five (5) years' recent, related supervisory experience and two (2) years' project management experience within a complex healthcare environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Competencies
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Professional/Technical Capabilities
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable by-laws, codes and regulations.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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