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OPPORTUNITY PROFILE SR. PROJECT MANAGER
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
CONTENTS
THE REGION METRO VANCOUVER 1
THE INSTITUTION SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY 2
THE OPPORTUNITY SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 4
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 4
Impact Of Decision Making 7
Relationships 7
THE PERSON 8
Required Qualifications 8
Competencies and Personal Characteristics 9
COMPENSATION 10
CONTACT 10
THE REGION METRO VANCOUVER Metro Vancouver is a vibrant collection of municipalities spread across the lower mainland of BC. Surrounded by mountains, ocean, and fertile farmland, the region is a paradise for those who enjoy splitting their time between lively urban environments and the great outdoors. The Metro Vancouver region is a place where it is possible to go skiing, golfing, and sailing all in one day. Less than two hours’ drive to the mountain resort of Whistler/Blackcomb, and approximately three hours to downtown Seattle, the region offers something for everyone. Based in Burnaby, BC, this opportunity also includes responsibilities for Simon Fraser University (SFU)’s Surrey and downtown Vancouver campuses. Burnaby is centrally located within the heart of Metro Vancouver, only a few minutes’ drive to both the North Shore and downtown Vancouver. With almost 200,000 residents, Burnaby includes suburban and urban areas, and is home to freshwater lakes, forested parks, and an ocean beach. Surrey is BC’s second-largest city and one of the fastest growing cities in Canada; it is expected to surpass the City of Vancouver as BC’s largest city within the next ten years. With over 6,000 acres of parkland, Surrey is home to a diverse array of cultural communities and has a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Connected to the rest of the Lower Mainland by an extensive transit network, Surrey has become a preferred destination for newcomers to the Lower Mainland. With just over 600,000 residents, Vancouver is home to an ethnically and linguistically diverse community and is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Described as “Manhattan with mountains,” locals take advantage of the temperate climate by spending their time at the city’s many parks and beaches and on the waterfront Seawall, as well as enjoying the city’s world-class restaurants, shopping destinations, and cultural events. Simon Fraser University - Sr. Project Manager - Opportunity Profile 1 | Page
THE INSTITUTION SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY With 6,500 faculty and staff, 35,000 students and 145 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs spanning eight faculties, SFU is the place where innovative education, cutting-edge research and community outreach collide. With a vision to be Canada’s most community-engaged research university, SFU has been consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for almost 20 years. SFU’s more than 100,000 graduates enjoy limitless career opportunities, made possible by mentorship, integrated work learning programs and coaching opportunities. SFU spans three campuses across the lower mainland: SFU Burnaby, SFU Surrey and SFU Vancouver. Located atop picturesque Burnaby Mountain, SFU Burnaby is the university’s main campus and is its research hub. Designed by Arthur Erickson, one of Canada’s most renowned architects, the campus is as beautiful as it is practical, as students and faculty are able to move throughout the main buildings without going outside. SFU Surrey is the University’s newest and fastest-growing campus. Established in 2002, Surrey’s campus offers hundreds of courses in a wide array of faculties, as well as a variety of continuing education programs. Uniquely positioned to take advantage of BC's next great metropolitan core, the campus includes a community plaza, flagship library, city hall, performing arts centre, and new commercial and residential developments within walking distance of SkyTrain and bus access, recreation facilities and a large-scale urban park. Simon Fraser University - Sr. Project Manager - Opportunity Profile 2 | Page
Located in the heart of Vancouver’s city centre, SFU Vancouver encompasses six buildings located throughout the downtown core: Harbour Centre, the Segal Building, the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, the Bill Reid Gallery, and 611 Alexander Street. SFU Vancouver offers both full and part-time studies, as well as continuing education courses, across a number of faculties. As SFU continues to grow, it has also continued to revise and expand its on-campus facilities. Students recently approved a referendum to build a new Student Union Building and stadium, an approximately $50 million dollar project currently in its infancy. To support its commitment to engaging research, SFU maintains a number of laboratory facilities for research in all aspects of science, technology, and the health sciences. The University also has a number of facilities to support an array of creative arts programs. To learn more, please visit SFU’s website. Simon Fraser University - Sr. Project Manager - Opportunity Profile 3 | Page
THE OPPORTUNITY SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) provides leadership for the Major Projects Division and is responsible for
overseeing feasibility studies, programming, design, and budgeting, and project management for major
construction and renovation projects. The incumbent assesses staff workload and allocates capital projects to
other Project Managers in the Major Projects Division. They develop university building standards, working in
collaboration with Planning & Support Services, and provides professional review of design. The SPM consults
with Facilities Operations and other stakeholders to ensure that the design of buildings and civil infrastructure
serves the University’s long term needs. S/he liaises with various levels of government, agencies, professional
bodies, external contractors, and community groups to represent the University.
Reporting to the Director, Campus Planning & Development, the SPM is a unique and exciting opportunity to
join the SFU Facilities Team during a series of major projects and facilities renewal across several campuses.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership:
• Collaborates with the Director on the leadership, planning, operations, allocation of resources, and
establishment of priorities for the Major Projects Division. In the absence of the Director, may serve as an
alternate representative for Campus Planning and Development in broader Facilities Services meetings
(e.g., Directors’ group meetings, and Chief Facilities Officer (CFO) ‘direct reports’ meetings).
• Collaborates with partners in Campus Planning & Development, Operations, and Administration to en-
sure that planning objectives and the mandate for Facilities Services, are realized.
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• Leads departmental staff meetings focusing on • Develops designs, schedules, and budgets for
topics of relevance to Campus Planning and major construction and renovation projects in
Development; determines agenda and identifies accordance with University policies and objec-
appropriate presenters for meetings. tives; monitors designs for capacity for ease of
construction, user needs, financial constraints,
• Assumes lead role in Campus Planning and
governmental regulations, bylaws, codes, etc.
Development communications with the City of
Burnaby for SFU Major Projects. • Consults with internal and external stakeholders
in the development of business cases for the
Major Project Planning & Budget Management
major campus projects; develops feasibility
• Consults with the Director in the development studies, costings, and preliminary timelines to
of SFUs Capital Plan; consults with faculty repre- inform the business case under consideration.
sentatives; conducts feasibility studies, cost-
• Prepares the agenda and leads User Commit-
benefit analyses, and other related studies.
tees, and participates in Building Committees
• Leads the planning of renovations to public for major capital projects; collaborates with the
spaces including classrooms, student lounges, Chair of the Building Committees to prepare
theatres, and other specialized facilities; meeting agendas, and directs internal and ex-
• Pre-plans major projects in advance of turnover ternal staff and consultants to prepare relevant
to the PMs. This initial phase includes develop- reports and schematic plans.
ing feasibility studies, space programs, budget, • Informs Building Committees on project
and cash flow projections, selecting consultants, progress and deviations or problems with
and leading design charrettes. schedules, budgets and legal issues; exercises
• Oversees the selection of consultants and con- budgeting discretion within assigned limits in
tractors on major projects. the planning, design and construction process.
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• Assists the Director in the preparation of the • Leads initiatives to review “best practices” and
forecast of the Major Projects Operating Budg- to implement standardized procedures for
et and monitors expenditures. managing major construction projects (e.g.,
records management, financial reporting of
• Develops contacts with government officials,
project expenses, project documentation, etc.).
lawyers, contractors, consultants, etc., in order
to obtain and exchange information; negotiates • Stays current with new concepts in the fields of
for services; represents the University in legal engineering, planning, architecture and related
and contractual matters. areas, through attendance at courses, seminars,
conferences, and other professional activities.
• Prepares project status reports for SFU internal
use and to meet requirements of the Ministry of Promoting Campus Planning and Development
Advanced Education Facilities Branch. • Develops grant proposals for submission to
• Develops tender agreements in collaboration both internal and external bodies to support
with stakeholders, legal counsel, and personnel the university’s major projects.
in Procurement, in accordance with trade • Prepares submissions for planning, architecture,
agreements (e.g., NWPTA). or other design awards recognizing excellence
• Develops University building standards in col- in planning and design; provides regular
laboration with the Manager and staff of Plan- updates for SFU website and other media
ning & Support Services within Development. outlets on the status of major projects.
• Provides professional review of design issues Staff Management
for standards and projects. Ensures liaison with • Supervises staff and contract PMs; hires, trains,
Facilities Management in determining University evaluates, and disciplines / terminates staff.
design standards.
• Recommends appropriate professional devel-
• Consults with Operations to ensure that the opment opportunities for staff; oversees staff
standards and the civil infrastructure for the de- vacation requests and ensures back-up cover-
velopment of major projects are appropriate . age during staff absences.
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• Directs staff resources to implement major • Developing, designing, scheduling, and budg-
capital projects and assists Development eting for major construction and renovation
Managers in fulfilling their responsibilities. projects in accordance with University policies
and objectives;
Decision Making
The SPM makes decisions when: • Consulting and collaborating with the stake-
holders, internal and external to the university,
• Working in collaboration with the Director,
in the development of business cases for the
contributes to decisions on the leadership,
major campus projects
planning, operational management, allocation
of resources, and the establishment of priorities • Consulting with Facilities Operations to ensure
for the Major Projects Division; that the standards and the civil infrastructure
for the development of major projects are ap-
• Providing advice to the Director, Campus &
propriate and that they serve the University’s
Development, in the development and imple-
long term needs; and
mentation of the University’s Capital Plan;
• Supervising PMs including: staff hiring, evalua-
• Planning renovations to public spaces including
tion, training, discipline, and termination.
classrooms, student lounges, theatres, and oth-
er types of interior and exterior spaces;
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THE PERSON
The successful candidate should be a refined leader who is well experienced with the complexities of major
project development in an institutional setting, possessing a collaborative style of leadership and demonstrating
a high level of political acumen and professionalism. With a demonstrated track record of executing major
capital projects, and a keen eye for design in a multi-site, institutional setting, the successful candidate should
thrive in a culture that engages / empowers employees to make their work and workplace better.
Required Qualifications
• Registered Engineer or Architect, with eight years of directly related experience, including five years of
experience in project management as well as experience in the comprehensive planning and develop-
ment of research, medical, or institutional facilities, or an equivalent combination of education, training,
and experience.
• Excellent knowledge of project management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of CCDC construction documents used in the preparation of Construction Manage-
ment, Construction Management at Risk, and Stipulated Sum contracts.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of design applied in the construction of large complex institutional
buildings (e.g., research, medical, or similar facilities).
• Good knowledge of cost estimating and cost control.
• Good knowledge of building codes and other applicable regulations.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Ability to negotiate standards, costs, timelines, quality, and other considerations with stakeholders, con-
tractors, and consultants.
• Ability to develop tender agreements in collaboration with stakeholders, legal counsel, and personnel in
Procurement in accordance with trade agreements (e.g., NWPTA).
• Ability to prepare Request For Proposal (RFP), Expression of Interest (EOI), and other Contractual docu-
ments for the engagement of contractors and consultants.
• Ability to prepare cash flow projections for major capital projects.
Simon Fraser University - Sr. Project Manager - Opportunity Profile 8 | PageCompetencies and Personal Characteristics Leadership - Achieves desired organizational results by Creativity and Innovation – Develops new insights into encouraging and supporting the contribution of others; situations; questions conventional approaches; a proactive and positive team player who acts with a encourages new ideas ; designs and implements new or sense of urgency and leads by example; sets and cutting edge programs/ processes communicates clear goals. Effective Working Relationships – Treats colleagues, and Accountable – Holds self and others accountable for stakeholders with respect; resolves conflicts in a timely responsibilities; focuses on results and measuring manner, negotiates effectively, and provides effective attainment of outcomes in a business focus. feedback to colleagues/employees. Strategic – Develops a plan in support of organizational Communication – Clearly presents written and verbal strategic direction. Demonstrates an understanding of information; writes with clarity and purpose; the link between one’s job responsibilities and overall communicates effectively in both positive and negative organizational goals and needs, and performs one’s circumstances; listens well. job with the broader goals in mind. People Development – Fosters learning and Integrity and Honesty – Demonstrates a resolute development of others through coaching, managing commitment to and respect for the spirit behind the performance and mentoring; has a genuine desire to rules and core values of the organization, setting an develop others and help them succeed; formally and example of professionalism and ethical propriety. informally recognizes deserving staff and colleagues. Influential and Collaborative – Has an open and Student Focused – Anticipates and attends to the needs consistent approach to working with others and of students, and other internal and external possesses strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to stakeholders of the organization; keeps the citizen or build relationships and develop/maintain partnerships, customer interests in the forefront. obtaining stakeholder agreement. Simon Fraser University - Sr. Project Manager - Opportunity Profile 9 | Page
COMPENSATION A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Nick Lay or Tony Kirschner LEADERS INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH #880—609 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5 Phone: (604) 688-8422 Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com
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