Project Manager I - Capital Maintenance (Vancouver)
City of Vancouver
Requisition ID: 46608
Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the worlds most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BCs Top Employers and Canadas Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents. With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.
Main Purpose and Function The Project Manager I is responsible for the delivery of capital maintenance projects which includes but is not limited to the development of project scope, project definition, procuring project design and/or construction teams, managing teams during the assessment, design, construction, commissioning and handover phases of civic capital maintenance projects.
The projects will vary in scope from feasibility studies to complex rehabilitation or replacement projects often involving multiple building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, conveyance, building envelope, structural, controls, and fire and life safety systems.
Responsibilities Manage all aspects of projects to ensure that the City objectives are incorporated into the project.
Engage with stakeholders and perform investigations to prepare project scope and requirements.
Hire consultants to prepare feasibility studies, detailed designs, ITT/IFC/Record drawings and specifications.
Prepare and update project budgets for approval by senior staff and/or Council.
Act as the City’s representative and liaise between consultants, contractors, clients and City Departments on project scope, schedule, budget, design, construction, project requirements and contracts.
Monitor progress of work related to budget, schedule, sustainability, quality and completeness; identify problems and evaluate alternate approaches to meet project targets.
Ensure projects meet program requirements and are delivered within the approved budget and timelines.
Review plans at various stages for conformity with the program of requirements, cost-effectiveness, and inclusion of later requests.
Review change orders, progress payment certificates and recommend payments.
Maintain project cost and project metric data and issue monthly reports.
Review construction to ensure conformance with contract documents.
Review consultants’ reviews and testing reports and recommend actions where appropriate.
Review legal agreements with consultants, contractors etc. and recommend actions where appropriate.
Oversee acceptance, training, commissioning and handover processes for assigned projects.
File and update project records in corporate financial, project and document management systems.
Identify, assess, implement and document low-cost/no-cost operational type measures for inclusion in the project.
Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or an equivalent diploma program in a related field.
Five (5) years of experience as a construction manager, construction superintendent, or project manager leading teams through various stages of complex building construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in project management or construction management of capital projects in civic buildings or similar facilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge and experience with building systems such as HVAC, heating plant, plumbing, electrical, structural, conveyance, building envelope, building control systems, and fire and life safety systems.
Familiarity with all aspects of building construction, project delivery and Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) standard contract forms (e.g., CCDC 2, CCDC 5a/5B, CCDC‑14).
Knowledge of the City of Vancouver permit practices (building and trade).
Ability to deal effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, City Departments and the general public to establish cooperative working relationships.
Ability to analyze complex situations, determine appropriate courses of action and prepare reports related to the same for discussion.
Ability to write explicit, concise and complete reports.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, written and presentation communication skills.
Results‑oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects with tight timelines.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Valid driver's licence for the Province of BC.
Position Details Business Unit/Department: Real Estate Env & Fac Mgmt
Affiliation: Exempt
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Start Date: August 2026
End Date: August 2028
Salary: Pay Grade RNG‑080: $102,960 to $128,691 per annum
Application Close: July 5 2026
Diversity and Inclusion The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the Xmkym (Musqueam Indian Band), Swxw7mesh Xwumixw (Squamish Nation), and Slilwta (Tsleil‑Waututh Nation). We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.
We are an equal opportunity employer and an EEO statement is applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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