Wednesday, November 20, 2013

New Posting - YVR

YVR Project Management (YVRPM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Vancouver Airport Authority that was established in 2005 to oversee major expansion projects at YVR and has a reputation for delivering projects on time and on budget.

YVRPM has 3-year acting assignment/term opportunities for Junior-to-Intermediate Project Engineers.  The successful candidates will be responsible for the implementation and management of single and/or multiple construction projects valued from 1 to 5 million dollars.

Key responsibilities include:

·     Managing a program of assigned projects focusing on managing project requirements, scope, budget, schedule and quality of work
·     Preparing and delivering on implementation plans
·     Managing consultant design teams to adhere to scope, schedule and budget
·     Leading the preparation of Request for Proposal and Tender documents including scope of work definition, technical requirements and schedule constraints
·     Evaluating and providing recommendations for tenders and contracts
·     Providing leadership in the areas of construction safety and environment
·     Maintaining and managing project budgets including forecasting costs and risk management
·     Liaising with internal Airport Authority departments and external stakeholders throughout the project 


Key qualifications include:

·     Completion of a university degree in Civil Engineering combined with a minimum of two years’ of relevant work experience in the construction or consulting industry
·     Registration as an Engineer in Training or as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC)
·     Knowledge of construction industry practices and standards
·     Demonstrated project management skills including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, organizational, coordination, negotiation and cost control
·     Proficiency in word processing, spread sheets, databases and project scheduling software (MS Project)
·     Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; experience chairing meetings and effective presentation skills would be an asset
·     Proven leadership experience with strong people and time management skills
·     Knowledge of or experience with airport operations would be an asset
·     Sound knowledge of contract law and contract administration process
·     A valid Class 5 driver’s license
·     Must be able to obtain Transport Canada security clearance

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

We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from everyone, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. 

Reference no.: 13-03-PM
Application deadline: December 2, 2013
To apply: Visit http://www.yvr.ca > Careers > Current Opportunities


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