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Competition ID:

4254

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until FIlled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

11 – Administrative Salary Grid - $92,139 to $135,137

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Frequent travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Administration/Management

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

We are currently seeking a Manager, Capital Projects to join our Facilities Services team.

JOB OVERVIEW

This role reports to the Director, Project Services. Reporting directly to this position are the Facilities Interior Designers.

The Manager, Capital Projects, under the general direction of the Director, Project Services, is responsible for the design, specification, tender, award and oversight of approved capital projects for Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). This is a capital project planning, development, and management function involving technical, contractual, planning, supervisory, and financial activities in support of capital project delivery. The work involves applying project planning and development and technical knowledge to new construction, renovation and major maintenance projects to meet the needs of KPU user groups.

The Manager, Capital Projects develops the scope of work, reviews fee proposals, co-ordinates activities of architects, consultants, contractors, and liaises with University personnel. The Manager, Capital Projects exercises considerable independence of judgment and action in order to maintain project budgets and schedules for several projects simultaneously.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Planning or Architecture);
• A minimum of five years of related experience, including at least two years of managerial/leadership experience;
• Professional certification such as PMP, FMA, CFM, PEng, MCIP, MAIBC, or AScTT;
• Experience in project management in a post-secondary environment is desirable but not essential;
• Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of the LEED rating system, principles and practices are desirable
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, University employees, consultants and contractors.
• Must be self-directed with a high degree of initiative and confidentiality as well as function as a team player, including flexibility of taskings within the Facilities Department.
• General knowledge of construction contract law, CCDC documents, CCAC documents, public tendering practicing including use of BC Bid, bonding and surety, bid depository rules and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of project scheduling and coordination.
• Thorough knowledge of current building technology for architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural disciplines.
• Thorough knowledge of materials and methods used in building construction.
• Considerable knowledge of contracting practices and sub-trade management.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Ability to recognize errors, deficiencies and faulty workmanship of designers and contractors.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain detailed schedules.
• Ability to effectively utilize computers including word processing, spreadsheets, databases such as MSWord, Excel, CAD/CAFM and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to provide technical information and advice in matters relating to major projects.
• Ability to travel between campuses is required. Travel around the lower mainland region may be required.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: KPU employees inspire, coach, mentor, and support students, employees and KPU as a whole in achieving objectives.
• Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions and results.
• Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.
• Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.

SALARY INFORMATION

The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.