Senior Construction Capital Projects Director

K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) • Port Hardy, BC

61d • Onsite

About The Position

K'awat'si Consulting Management Services (KCMS)
is looking for a
Senior Capital
Projects Director
in
Port Hardy, BC.
As the Owner’s Representative for major
capital projects, you will act as an agent for project owners (the organization)
in delivering complex built-asset programs. You will lead projects from
feasibility and funding applications through procurement and project close-out, ensuring that scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are achieved. You
will manage risks effectively and ensure that the asset is delivered in
alignment with operational requirements and strategic goals. You will be
responsible for project reporting to the owners and for working closely with
project execution teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. Your expertise
in engaging and collaborating with consultant teams will be a key driver of
success in this role.

This position is not remote and requires relocation to Port Hardy. Port Hardy is
a small coastal community located at the northern tip of
Vancouver Island,
in
British Columbia, Canada. It’s known as the
“Gateway to the North
Island”
because it serves as a hub for exploring the island’s remote wilderness,
marine life, and Indigenous culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or an equivalent field; a Master’s degree is an asset.
• Experience acting as an Owner’s Representative or in an equivalent agency/owner’s advisor role.
• Minimum 10 years of capital project delivery experience (preferably with a ≥ CAD $10 million portfolio) in commercial, healthcare, infrastructure, or First Nations contexts.
• Proven experience acting as an Owner’s Representative or in an equivalent agency/owner’s advisor role. Experience with Procore is an asset.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget development and control, cash-flow management, cost forecasting, and change-order oversight.
• Extensive experience in contracts and procurement: RFP development, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and claims/change management.
• Familiarity with delivery models (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management) under the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) framework.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management, including engagement with Indigenous governments, board/council reporting, and navigating complex governance structures.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical or contractual issues into executive-level decisions.
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCM, or equivalent) and membership in relevant professional associations are assets.
• Proficiency in deploying and managing projects using Microsoft Project.
• Flexibility to travel to project sites and to work occasional extended hours as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Canadian healthcare infrastructure and Indigenous-government capital partnerships.
• Skilled at operating in ambiguity and shaping governance frameworks rather than solely focusing on execution.
• Ability to lead through influence within multi-stakeholder, consultant-driven environments.
• Proven track record of embedding sustainability, resilience, and whole-life cost thinking into capital project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project governance, delivery frameworks, and stage-gate methodologies (feasibility → design → procurement → construction → commissioning → handover).
• Develop and maintain the master budget and schedule (in CAD, metric units); monitor performance through regular forecasting and variance reporting.
• Serve as the owner’s single point of accountability: review and challenge designs, approve procurement strategies, oversee contract negotiations and awards, and manage contract administration on behalf of the owner.
• Interface with architects, engineers, general contractors, internal stakeholders, and external authorities (including regulatory agencies, permitting bodies, First Nations governments, and provincial/federal governments).
• Lead risk management activities: maintain a risk register, identify and track major risks (e.g., regulatory permitting, funding changes, inflation), and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor construction progress: review and approve payment applications, change orders, and claims; validate cost back-up; ensure alignment with budget and the owner’s interests.
• Implement quality assurance and commissioning processes; ensure completion of as-built documentation, warranties, operations and maintenance handover, and asset lifecycle considerations.
• Lead stakeholder engagement: provide executive-level updates to the board/council, prepare capital project reports, and highlight KPIs (e.g., cost per m², schedule adherence, change-order %, sustainability metrics, Indigenous employment/contracting %).
• Manage sustainability, supplier diversity, and Indigenous involvement mandates by embedding related design and procurement criteria.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare facility standards (if applicable), building codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and the owner’s internal standards.
• Mentor and lead a team of project managers, cost/schedule controllers, and administrative staff; build internal capacity to enhance capital delivery maturity.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• 1 month of covered accommodation for individuals relocating from outside of Northern Vancouver Island
• Company events and holiday parties
• Benefits after 3 months of employment with the company.
• Wellness incentives including a discounted gym membership and free counselling services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level