Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Director, Capital Planning & Property Management, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Engineering Project Co-Ordinator, is responsible for delivery of campus infrastructure planning program, producing feasibility analysis of internal/external projects and contract administration of various construction projects.

These functions include: project planning, assessing design & engineering feasibility, identifying scope of work, producing design concepts, estimates and construction drawings. Coordinating and/or supporting construction start up meetings; acting as Hospital representative and as a liaison with consultants and Regional Health Authority. Construction oversight of consultants, contractors and internal trades ensuring all Hospital standards as they relate to construction are met; conducting regular site visits, in conjunction with consultants; ensuring that construction conforms to plans and specifications; supporting the decanting process as it relates to construction projects; handling matters of contract administration; and performing other related duties as required.

Experience

• Minimum (5) years recent related experience in facilities/capital design, planning with complex, multidisciplinary projects and operations.
• Project coordination experience in the healthcare field is considered an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a university degree or technical college diploma in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction, etc.), along with formal training of AUTOCAD tools.
• Project management certification is an asset.
• Good understanding of financial statements as they relate to construction.
• Working knowledge of MS Project software.
• Working knowledge of AUTOCAD and document management principles.
• Comprehension of Building Code Compliance and application, life cycle cost issues, construction methods, sustainability design concepts, barrier free access and environmental risks.
• Knowledge of engineering, project and construction management principles.
• Knowledge of health care infrastructure systems and equipment, including medical gases, plumbing, steam, HVAC, building controls, fire suppression, power distribution, nurse call, access controls.
• Knowledge of building envelope systems, roofing, glazing and door systems.
• Should have working knowledge of business management, business ethics and management principles.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed recognized by the Employer, may be considered in lieu of the above.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to identify issues, and develop and analyze solutions to resolve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organizing and forecasting abilities.
• Demonstrated organizational and team collaboration skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to interact well with professionals at all levels, internally and externally.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable