Program Manager, Terminal Construction

BC Ferries•West Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$125,400 - CA$156,800•Onsite

About The Position

BC Ferries is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager, Terminal Construction to guide the successful delivery of the Horseshoe Bay/Langdale Infrastructure Program. This is a rare opportunity to be a senior member of this transformative program, supporting an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in upgrading and improving two key nodes in the provincial transportation network. As the Program Manager, you will be the operational backbone of this major program, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts in project management, engineering, and construction. Bringing past major project and/or program experience to the role, you provide strategic leadership and direction in both the planning and delivery phases of the Program. You identify and implement program-level strategies that improve efficiency, reduce delays, minimize risk, and ensure high-quality outcomes. You oversee governance and reporting requirements as needed and serve as the primary liaison with external project management service providers supporting the Program.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of related and progressive project management, engineering and construction industry experience
Experience working on one or more major projects or programs
Must be fluent in English language and have excellent written and verbal communication with polished oral presentation skills
Willing and able to travel out of town for up to several days at a time, as required
Maintain a valid BC driver's licence and have a vehicle to use for business travel or ability to rent vehicles for business travel
Demonstrate a willingness and ability to undertake additional training related to duties of the position

Nice To Haves

Ability to be registered with EGBC or ASTTBC is not required but considered an asset
Supplemental courses in project management, leadership, negotiation, and coaching are an asset
PMP designation preferred
1-3 years of functional people management and leadership experience is preferred
Experience in an owner's organization is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Managing a multi-disciplinary team, including staff of up to 12 direct reports
Overseeing a program of terminal capital projects and is responsible for the successful delivery of the projects being delivered by the direct team
Leading, directing, and reviewing the work and deliverables of the team
Developing and implementing Program reporting in accordance with the Governance and Reporting Plan
Contributing to the development of Program objectives and goals, including leading technical studies and investigations, development and implementation of technical standards, departmental standards, and safety programs, and providing input to long range planning efforts
Leading the development, writing, and presentation of project business cases, executive committee updates, various status reports, and other project governance documentation
Facilitating capital planning with various internal departments and stakeholders
Managing multiple procurement processes for both consulting and construction contracts
Developing communication and stakeholder management plans, leading stakeholder meetings, public consultation, and first nations engagement
Guiding internal and external partners toward embracing new ideas and ways of working, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships
Acting as a liaison and providing oversight for external project management service providers
Working with engineering staff and consultants, and liaising with various internal departments in all project phases, including planning, pre-design, detailed design, tendering, construction, commissioning, and hand-over
Facilitating comprehensive technical design reviews, value engineering, and other various workshops with required stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved in a cost-effective way
Managing and monitoring the Program through the construction and warranty periods
Coordinating support from Operations for planning, public consultation, internal consultation, and implementation of alternate ferry service plans when service is interrupted during construction
Viewed as a subject matter expert and providing technical assistance across the organization
On-boarding, training, and providing guidance on company systems and processes, giving career advice, providing feedback, and completing performance reviews
Leading and coaching project managers and project coordinators ensuring a high degree of professionalism and organization throughout all activities, consistent with BCF corporate standards and processes and departmental standards and performance measures