Project Coordinator Capital Planning

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Brandon, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator supports Prairie Mountain Health’s Capital Planning Services Department by coordinating building construction procurement and assisting with the execution of civil, mechanical, electrical, and other building-system functions. The role is involved throughout project phases, including functional and architectural programming, schematic and design development, construction-document review, operational and occupancy planning, equipment coordination, and monitoring construction methods and documentation. Projects may be minor or major in scope and involve sites across Prairie Mountain Health. The coordinator works with design consultants, tradespeople, user groups, and organizational teams to review plans and specifications, coordinate renovation and construction schedules, monitor project progress and budgets, and act as the owner’s representative when required. The position also supports capital asset, safety and security, and capital project processes, and regularly updates the Manager of Capital Planning Services. The position is based at Brandon Regional Health Centre and requires travel to various Prairie Mountain Health sites.

Requirements

Post-secondary education from a recognized institution related to the construction field.
Five years of experience facilitating and coordinating construction or renovation projects involving the full range of construction and consultant specialties, with particular emphasis on civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Documented continuing education related to construction and capital planning processes; other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Proficiency using Canadian Construction Documents Committee contracts, specifically CCDC 2, CCDC 5a, CCDC 5b, and CCDC 14.
Experience and training related to current CSA Z8000 and CSA Z317.13 guidelines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Microsoft Projects.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Valid Province of Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle for service within Prairie Mountain Health.
Working knowledge of interpreting design documents and specifications, change directives, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals for electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural systems.
Experience initiating changes and improvements, including workplace re-engineering in a Continuous Quality Improvement environment.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and regulations applicable to construction sites.
System or building commissioning experience.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Experience in employee and labour relations.
Ability to prioritize in a changing environment and sensitivity to the human and political dynamics of health-care management.
Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop policies and procedures.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, respect and promote cultural diversity and confidentiality, and perform the duties regularly.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing functional and architectural programs for assigned projects.
Help prepare data for and review feasibility studies, schematics, construction documents, equipment lists, and related information.
Assist with monitoring construction budgets for approved projects.
Travel to Prairie Mountain Health sites as required to perform the position’s duties.
Lead reviews with design consultants, tradespeople, and user groups of architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural presentations and specifications across construction phases.
Develop schedules for temporary and permanent accommodation of services and programs during renovations.
Coordinate development of occupancy and construction schedules for redevelopment projects.
Initiate contracts; supervise, monitor, inspect, verify, record, and report on construction and renovation progress as necessary to ensure materials and work meet specifications.
Ensure project correspondence is disseminated, including Requests for Information, Inspection Reports, Immediate Field Authorizations, Proposed Change Notices, and Change Orders.
Coordinate and execute necessary field decisions.
Participate in preparing cost estimates for internal renovation projects with the Manager of Maintenance and others as necessary.
Support effective communication and harmonious working relationships across organizational disciplines, participate in community activities as required, and attend capital-planning meetings.
Participate in the ongoing Capital Asset Process, Safety and Security Project Process, and Capital Project Process.
Regularly inform and update the Manager of Capital Planning Services on assigned project status and related matters.
Represent the Manager of Capital Planning Services in their absence when required.
Perform other assigned duties.