New Posting - YVR

YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to reach our goal of 29 million passengers by 2020! Safety is at the core of everything we do; we’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. We’re a BC Top Employer for 12 years standing, with high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness! And we’re looking for someone to join our team.

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Commercial Project Lead in the Commercial Services Department.  Reporting to the Manager, Commercial Services, the successful candidate will administer, coordinate and support all aspects related to the ongoing development and planning of commercial programs at the airport.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing project business cases, as well as monitoring and reporting on Commercial Services’ capital development program
• Managing and coordinating construction activities for base building in conjunction with other internal departments
• Liaising with tenants to identify and define project requirements and scope, design criteria, schedule and phasing, facility permit application and construction stages
• Maintaining internal and external client relations to ensure ongoing communication and positive working relationships

Key qualifications include:

• At least 3 years of recent, related experience, supplemented by a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated project management experience, from conception to delivery
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Contracts and commercial real estate law
  • Building systems
  • Industry standards in commercial real estate
  • Airport environment including airport security protocols and procedures
• Ability to read design and construction drawings
• Proven ability to problem solve and use sound judgment in decision making
• Good relationship building skills with the ability to negotiate
• Highly organized with good attention to detail
• Proficiency with project management software, AutoCAD and MS Office

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates.  Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all candidates that apply for this position.

Vancouver Airport Authority welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at YVR.  If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at 604-303-3152 or careers@yvr.ca. We welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation of your disability and ensure fairness in our hiring process.