Project Manager

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

 

If you are passionate about healthcare, innovation and construction, we want you to bring your skills and experience to our team.

 

The Fraser Health Long-Term Care Program are multi-year projects with an initial focus on three new long-term care facilities in Delta, Chilliwack and Abbotsford. Each of these projects will include a new 200 bed facility, 39 space day program for older adults.

 

The projects are innovative and will comprise of new construction, demolition, on & off site works, mass timber design, rezoning and other components of a major healthcare project.

 

Bring your project management, creative problem-solving and team leadership expertise to this exciting role with our Projects & Planning  team working on the procurement and implementation phases of the new long-term care projects, where you will strive to make a difference to the residents, families and care givers who depend on dynamic facility environments to support specialized care.

 

Position Highlights

As a Project Manager, you will work on important projects in the Facilities Management portfolio. We have projects where you will use your unique talents to tackle administrative, client and technical challenges in a collaborative and innovative way with many diverse partners.

Your diverse background in project management will prepare you to use your creative skills in the planning, design and construction of a wide variety of health care infrastructure and facilities projects. We are a team composed of dedicated professionals who thrive in a collaborative culture. We support learning, customer service, stewardship, communication and performance.

 

Build on your education and experience as you:

• Use project management methodologies and tools to manage facilities projects including the preparation of project charters, confirmation of project scope, developing project plans, budgets and schedules.
• Provide leadership as the accountable project owner by liaising with various associates and conveying timely information with respect to the project status, ongoing issues, progress updates, challenges and opportunities.
• Lead and manage drawings and specifications for projects produced by outside architectural and engineering consultants.
• Provide recommendations to the leadership team to mitigate cost overruns, maintain adherence to allocated budgets and timelines, and ensure delivery of a successful project.
• Provide support to leasing team with documentation review pertaining to construction projects and liaise with landlord representatives for necessary approvals, site handover and project delivery.
• Develop and oversee project business plans for identified projects through conducting feasibility studies, solution development, identifying functional requirements, and scope and design concepts. You will assess opportunities by reviewing budgets and implementation schedules to ensure business plans are consistent with user needs and expectations.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong organizational, technical and client management skills. You have the ability to develop project budgets, construction estimates and have experience in space planning, consultant and contractor procurement, and construction management.

 

This is a Regular Full Time opportunity located at Central City in Surrey, BC.

 

Effective October 26^th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).  Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

 

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:

• A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of experts in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today so we can continue the conversation and make a difference in the communities we serve. We value diversity in the work force and aim to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the planning, design and/or implementation of assigned mid-range facilities projects of moderate scope and complexity across Fraser Health (FH), including project planning, project management, communications, and contract management. Oversees assigned staff and provides leadership by directing work teams, contractors and consultants as needed on a project-by-project basis.

1. Manages the planning and implementation of facilities projects of moderate scope and complexity from the initial planning and design stages through to implementation and completion; provides support by conveying policies and priorities, directing work and ensuring issues are resolved or escalated to appropriate level(s) to meet project deliverables and timelines.


2. Functions as the single point of contact for assigned projects. Liaises with various internal and external stakeholders; conveys information and responds to queries, concerns, etc. with respect to project status, design and construction matters; provides frequent clear and concise reports to Facilities Management leadership and FH regarding ongoing issues, progress updates, challenges and opportunities.


3. Carries out project plans according to established Facilities Management project methodologies and systems to ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components by facilitating consensus with stakeholders. Monitors project charter, plans, budget, scope, schedule, expenditures, client satisfaction and risks; reports on variances and impacts to deliverables, and makes recommendations to Facilities Management leadership to mitigate cost overruns, maintain adherence to allocated budgets and timelines, and ensure delivery of a successful project.


4. Participates in and/or leads meetings throughout the project lifecycle; seeks input from stakeholders (physicians, staff, Infection Control, Housekeeping, external users, etc.) during all stages of the project. Attends and/or leads construction meetings to manage issues, problems, and schedules, and to direct activities as required; ensures FH interests are represented in resolution of problems; ensures meeting outcomes and decisions are accurately documented and follow-up actions are completed in a timely manner.


5. Coordinates and develops project business plans for assigned projects through conducting feasibility studies, analysis and solution development, documentation of the project charter, identifying functional requirements, scope and design concepts, reviewing budgets and implementation schedules to ensure business plans are consistent with user needs and expectations.


6. Supports site space planning committees; develops strategies to manage site or organization wide space pressures. Provides recommendations on options to improve the operation, efficiency and effectiveness of impacted business units.


7. Manages planning, design and contract preparation by liaising with clinical planners, equipment planners, design consultants and various user groups for assigned projects; reviews schematic designs, design development documents, and working drawings and specs for functionality, attainment of program/facility needs, adherence to technical standards and specifications, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the design solution, consistency with best practices, energy & environmental sustainability, and building code compliance.


8. Signs off on drawings and changes as required and within authorized limits; maintains current copies of drawings, plans, manuals, proposals, etc. for assigned projects; files and/or archives completed project materials in accordance with Facilities Management protocols.


9. Participates in and provides input on consultant selection and project tendering; administers contracts and oversees performance to ensure that consultants and contractors complete on obligations and deliverables, and that corresponding payments are processed. Arranges for procurement of furniture and minor equipment required to implement projects.


10. Liaises with Planning and Engineering Departments of municipalities in geographic areas supported by FH to obtain building and other required permits for assigned projects.


11. Coordinates and/or advises on potential impacts of work activities affecting site operations; arranges scheduled shutdown of systems, power interruptions, etc. based on operational requirements. Identifies, communicates, and works with appropriate stakeholders to mitigate potential risk management issues.


12. Monitors adherence to established safety, infection control and risk mitigation protocols by contractors and FH staff during project implementation; reports exceptions to appropriate personnel; takes corrective action as required.


13. Leads and/or facilitates operational commissioning and any project-related decanting or moves; supports FH leaders in the identification and implementation of operational changes required for successful project completion.


14. Provides leadership to other Facilities Management staff, including coaching, mentoring and direct supervision on a project-by-project basis as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field together with five (5) to seven (7) years' recent related experience managing, leading and directing facilities projects in a complex institutional 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:

• Knowledge of capital project planning and implementation processes including design, construction and procurement within current standards, codes, bylaws and regulations.


• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.


• Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage planning, design and construction projects simultaneously.


• Ability to supervise and provide direction to team members.


• Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects in a timely manner.


• Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic project environment with changing priorities.


• Demonstrated attention to detail.


• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.


• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.