Project Manager I - Capital Maintenance

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Main Purpose and Function

The Project Manager I, is responsible for the delivery of capital maintenance projects and includes but is not limited to the; development of project scope and 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.  Building systems include but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, conveyance, building envelope, structural, controls, and fire and life safety systems. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of projects to ensure that the City objectives are incorporated into the project.
• Engages with stakeholders and performs investigations to prepare project scope and requirements. 
• Hires consultants to prepare feasibility studies, detailed designs, ITT/IFC/Record drawings and specifications.
• Prepares and updates project budgets for approval by senior staff and/or Council.
• Acts as the City’s representative and liaises between consultants, contractors, clients and City Departments in matters pertaining to project scope, schedule, budget design, construction, project requirements and contracts.
• Monitors the progress of the work related to budget, schedule, sustainability, quality and completeness; identify problems; evaluate if alternate approaches should be taken to meet the project targets/requirements.
• Ensures the projects meet all the program requirements and are delivered within the approved budget and timelines.
• Reviews plans at various stages for conformity with the program of requirements, cost-effectiveness, and inclusion of later requests made through correspondence or meetings.
• Reviews change orders, progress payment certificates and recommends payment.
• Reviews and maintains project cost and project metric data and issues monthly reports.
• Reviews construction to ascertain it is in general conformance with contract documents.
• Review consultants’ review and testing reports and recommend action where appropriate.
• Review legal agreement with consultants, contractors etc. and recommend actions as appropriate.
• Oversees the acceptance, training, commissioning and handover processes for projects assigned.
• Files and updates project records in corporate financial, project and document management systems.
• Identifies, assesses, implements and documents low cost/no cost operational type measures for inclusion in the project.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or an equivalent diploma program in a related field.
• 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 is required.
• Familiarity with all aspects of building construction, project delivery, and Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) standard contract forms (eg 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 clear, concise and complete reports.
• Excellent interpersonal oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Results-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects with tight time lines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Valid Driver’s License for the Province of BC.

Business Unit/Department : RealEstate Env & Fac Mgmt 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: August, 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $102,960 to $128,691 per annum

Application Close: July 5, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion . 

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