Why Western?

We're hiring a Director, Capital Projects to join the Facilities Management team!

This is a Regular Full-time opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary Grade 19: $120,000 - $145,000, Salary Commensurate with Experience

About Western

Ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities worldwide, we at Western University take academics seriously. But we also believe a university education is about more than simply acquiring knowledge— it’s about the experiences and finding a supportive community that inspires people to do their best and be their best.
Our unmatched student experience and world-class faculty members, services and programs provide students and employees with unique opportunities to explore their passions, discover their purpose and positively impact the world.

Western’s welcoming campus is an ideal backdrop for people to live, work and learn. Stunning natural surroundings and inspiring indoor spaces offer many opportunities to gather with colleagues, and to collaborate. With downtown London just minutes away, you can also take advantage of the city’s lively entertainment, food and sports scenes.
We hope you’ll join our community.

About Facilities Management

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western’s campus community.

The Imporant Role You'll Play

Under the direction of the Managing Director, Facilities Development & Engineering the Director, Capital Projects will provide strategic leadership for a team of highly trained and skilled professionals responsible for managing capital projects required to achieve the University’s academic and research objectives. The project workload entails approximately 300 active projects totaling over $100 million annual spend. As part of the Facilities Management Division leadership team, the Director will contribute to Western’s campus by developing the multi-year capital improvement plan and strategies which advance the long-term resiliency of the institution. The Director will work extensively with internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure the implementation of capital projects within the established timelines and budgetary constraints, and in accordance with an approved project plan.

The Director will offer expertise in all aspects of capital projects, and ensure the effective communication, collaboration and alignment of resources to best support the project delivery. The incumbent will collaborate with the Director, Facilities Planning & Design and consult on the design and development of capital project plans. The Director will also collaborate with the Director, Facility Operations for maintenance and infrastructure projects and oversee all phases of the project execution.

Qualifications

Education

• Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• Project Management Professional certification
• Member of Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario or a Member of Ontario Association of Architects would be an asset
• Master of Business Administration preferred

Experience

• 10 years in construction project management
• 5 years leading a team of project managers
• Experience in a public sector, large campus or post-secondary academic environment would be an asset

Knowldege & Skills

• Well-developed planning, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of design applied in planning and designing of large complex institutional buildings (e.g. research, medical, or similar facilities)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes, by-laws, and regulations including provincial and municipal accessibility, fire, health and safety standards
• Thorough knowledge of the importance of PMP and its governance structure
• Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a shared vision to lead a team to excellence in a complex environment
• Proficiency in using a variety of information technology tools and the ability to understand and adapt new tools to business operations
• Ability to effectively convey information of a highly technical or complex nature to non-technical audiences
• Ability to effectively communicate with executive management and board members
• Ability to establish and build heathy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers, and external stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes, and support work beyond one's own unit
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to gain consensus
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality and process improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills, including expertise in formulating and executing action plans
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and related budgets with strict deadlines
• Ability to manage the people side of change to achieve organizational objectives
• Ability to understand customer needs and expectations, and provide excellent customer service to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations
• Influential interpersonal skills that build positive and strong relationships at all levels of the organization

Join us for the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses—advancing its physical, academic, and sustainability goals.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.