Project Leader, Facilities Management
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is seeking a strong and emerging Project Manager who can bring their excitement and experience in leading small to medium sized construction and renovation projects throughout PHSA sites, from Vancouver Island, to the BC Interior, and beyond. Our goal in PHSA Facilities Management is to ensure our patients and employees have facilities which enable the best possible health outcomes. Managing contracts of up to 2-3 million dollars, as the Project Lead, you will work with our many stakeholders, including clinicians, support workers, patients, researchers and emergency responders, to ensure that facility requirements are efficiently and creatively met.
We support the following clients: BC Children and women’s, BC Cancer,BC Cancer research,BC Mental Health facilities, the PHSA corporate office and BC Emergency Health Services sites. If you are looking to make an impact in health and take your renovation project management experience to the next level we encourage you to read on.
What you’ll do
Manage the planning and implementation of small to medium sized projects from the initial planning and design stages through to implementation and completion.
Procure consultants and contractors and manage design and construction work.
Liaising with various internal and external stakeholders, convey information and respond to queries and concerns with respect to project status in regards to design and construction matters.
Provide frequent clear and concise reports to PHSA Facilities Management and program leadership regarding ongoing issues, progress updates, challenges and opportunities.
Provide input into project business plans and charters; conduct feasibility studies and space optimization design; perform analysis; and develop solutions.
Provide recommendations on options to improve the operation, efficiency and effectiveness of impacted business units.
What you bring
Education, training and experience equivalent to a Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or other relevant area.
Five (5) years' recent, related experience in project management, leading and directing building construction and renovation projects in complex institutional, government, and education facilities.
Experience in space planning, understanding building assets, and leading construction renovation projects.
Project Management professional designation considered an asset.
Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
Excellent communication skills.
Effective facilitation and persuasion skills to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
What’s in it for you?
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
What we do
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.