Director of Capital Projects (Make a Future)

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New Westminster Schools – School District 40Career OpportunityDirector of Capital ProjectsAbout New Westminster SchoolsServing the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.About The JobThe Board of Education of School District 40 (New Westminster) is seeking a seasoned and skilled Director of Capital Projects.New Westminster Schools is a progressive, dynamic and fast-growing school district, offering a wide range of educational programs and opportunities for more than 7,000 learners. The district supports more than 1,000 employees with over a $90 million operating budget. As a growing district, there is a significant need for new schools over the next decade.The Director of Capital Projects will be responsible for managing the planning, implementation and completion of major capital projects ranging in values. This project management work involves technical, contractual, planning and financial activities required for capital project delivery. The work involves applying project management and technical knowledge to new school construction, additions and major renovation projects within long-term maintenance considerations and budget limitations.The Director of Capital Projects negotiates / manages fees and construction costs, directs activities of architects, consultants, contractors and liaises with school administrators and various district staff on behalf of the School Board. Financial control of individual projects is required, with recordkeeping assistance provided by the Finance Department. The employee exercises considerable independence of judgment and action in order to maintain the project budget and schedule for simultaneous projects.Specific Responsibilities

• Manages production of contract documentation and administers contracts including correspondence, plans and specifications, approval documentation, site instructions, notice of change, contemplated change orders, change orders, change directives, contractual notices and invoices.
• Liaises with architects, consultants, contractors, municipal authorities, district maintenance staff and school administrators to ensure that the interest and needs of the school board are reflected in the final project.
• Supervises and/or directs staff, contractors and consultants as required.
• Participates in a consultative process with facility users, designers, and senior management during the planning phase of projects.
• Assists in preparation of funding submissions to the ministry, project cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Manages assigned projects from start to completion ensuring legislative and contract compliance for satisfactory project completion.
• Carries out regular field reviews of construction progress to ensure general conformance with the contract documents and prepares progress reports as required. Ensures satisfactory contractor performance; directs the change order process.
• Ensures satisfactory project completion within the authorized budget.
• Assists in preparation and review of computerized financial recordkeeping of ongoing projects by reviewing and approving invoices, reviewing and managing detailed project cost reports showing commitments, expenditures and available or received funding. May direct preparation of design aid sheets for existing buildings and proposed projects as required.
• Manages contract and legal dispute processes as required. Provides dispute and claims resolution advice for senior management on legal claims issues. Resolves contractual issues up to designated level.
• Recommends and carries out contract termination in cases of unsatisfactory performance.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong, clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exemplary problem-solving skills. Ability to seek creative solutions to difficult problems
• Assertive, strong negotiation skills to ensure others meet expectations and interests of the Board are met or exceeded.

Required Knowledge, Education And Experience

• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer, PMP, Architect, or as an Applied Science Technologist (Building Construction) in an appropriate discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of diverse construction management experience. Demonstrated experience working in school design and construction is desirable.
• Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certificate in Project Management or a Project Management Professional designation from PMI is desirable.
• A valid BC driver’s license and business use of personal vehicle.

Application processQualified applicants can apply on Make a Future to the Director of Capital Projects at https://bit.ly/3LpTDCA. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, however applications received prior to 9:00am on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, will be assured of full consideration.Note: Faxed resumes will not be accepted. The successful applicant will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play, and we do our work.New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to equity@sd40.bc.ca.Value