Project Manager - Langley, Canada - Trinity Western University

Trinity Western University

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Langley, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Purpose and Summary
The Project Manager will assist with projects that fall within the operations of the Facility Services department.

This person will liaise with many different stakeholders, vendors, prepare action plans, analyze risks and opportunities, and gather necessary resources.

The Project Manager develops scope of work, reviews fee proposals, co-ordinates activities of architects, consultants, contractors and liaises with university personnel.

The Project Manager exercises considerable independence of judgment and action in order to maintain project budgets and schedules for several projects simultaneously.

Key Areas of Accountability

Capital Projects

Monitors facilities space use and prepares recommendations to increase utilization through both operational changes and renovations.
Completes space planning and interior designing for space modifications including scheduling; quoting; bidding; field inspection and final check for completion of projects.
Provides expertise and assistance to the TWU staff in determining space layouts to optimize space utilization.
Initiates innovative approaches to improve both space utilization and the overall working and learning environment at the University.
Participates in a consultative process with facility users, designers, and appropriate administrators during the planning phase of projects.
Maintain record management for TWU facilities, contractors, and vendors.
Establish and maintain digital and physical files including asset listing, drawings (incl. scanning and printing), inventory of furniture assets.
Ensure that all necessary documentation for the proper maintenance of campus equipment and buildings is catalogued.
Review, and process departmental invoices to TWU Accounts Payable
Help coordinating work orders
Take minutes in meetings, keep track of tasks to be done
Liaise with stakeholders regarding moves and assist with logistics
Measuring and photographing.
Drives the commissioning process ensuring what was designed, and paid for, was constructed.
Interprets and complies with codes, regulations, bylaws and all applicable legislation relating to the facilities.
In Conjunction with the Facility Services Team and the Capital Projects team, develops standards for facilities renovations.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities

Contractor & Vendor Management

Ensure proper procurement processes are followed
Preparing RFP & RFI's for larger projects
Obtaining multiple quotes
Coordinate contractors and vendors
Completing vendor and contractor assessments on a recurring basis

Departmental Support

Ensures office efficiency (maintenance of office equipment, routing of visitor, staff, faculty, and student inquiries, distribution of mail, general reception).
Monitor the budget and prepare reports.
Coordinate the deployment of departmental and campus policy as it relates to TWU.
Familiar with and able to generate reports in CAD/CAFM, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Support and cooperate with other Campus Services Departments including Security, and Facility Services i.e. (Maintenance Services, Grounds Services, and Building Services) as required.
Provide handson support as needed by the department (e.g., moving of physical files, furniture, etc.)

The Person

Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of construction contract law, CCDC documents, CCAC documents, public tendering practicing including use of BC Bid, bonding and surety, bid depository rules and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of project scheduling and coordination.
Thorough knowledge of current building technology for architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural disciplines. Thorough knowledge of materials and methods used in building construction. Considerable knowledge of contracting practices and subtrade management.
Extensive knowledge of building systems.
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
Ability to recognize errors, deficiencies and faulty workmanship of designers and Contractors.
Ability to develop, implement and maintain detailed schedules.
Team Player with superior interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail
Logistics good analytical and excellent problemsolving skills
Exemplary skills in planning, organizing, prioritizing, scheduling, and implementation
Multitasker who is used to fast paced environment
Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution and the relaying of sensitive and timely information
Able to lift up to 30 lbs. to provide handson support as needed by the department
Must have valid driver's license

Personal

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

Warm-hearted, dedicated, committed and mature evangelical Christian with a keen desire to s