Project Leader, Facilities Management - White Rock, Canada - Fraser Health

Fraser Health

Verified Company

White Rock, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary range:
The salary range for this position is CAD $ $54.

80 / hour Why Fraser Health?:

Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

We are committed to planetary health, value diversity in the workplace, and seek to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

Come work with us

Position Highlights

As a
Project Leader, you will oversee and support the design and implementation of facilities projects including project planning, project management, communications, and contract management.

You will be overseeing contractors and consultants as needed on a project-by-project basis.

Your diverse background in project management and, architecture, engineering or construction will prepare you to use your creative skills in the design and construction of a wide variety of health care infrastructure and facilities projects.

As Project Leader, your work may include the following:

Coordinates the planning and implementation of approved small projects and/or enabling sub-projects 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. Oversees assigned staff as needed on a project-by-project basis.
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.
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.
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 followup actions are completed in a timely manner.
Provides input to project business plans and project charters as requested; conducts feasibility studies; performs analysis and develops solutions. Prepares cost estimates and recommends budgets. Prepares planning and construction schedules to align with user needs and expectations.
Reviews and assesses space occupancy and utilization. Documents current state and functional requirements to inform decision making by business units, Facilities Management and/or senior leadership within FH. Provides recommendations on options to improve the operation, efficiency and effectiveness of impacted business units.
Coordinates planning, design and contract document 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 costeffectiveness of the design solution, consistency with best practices, energy & environmental sustainability, and building code compliance.
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.
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.
Liaises with Planning and Engineering Departments of municipalities in geographic areas