We are currently seeking a Capital Projects Planner to join our Campus and Community Planning team.

Job Overview

As an integral member of the Campus and Community Planning division, the Capital Projects Planner facilitates development projects in accordance with campus plans and policies for Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), including the KPU2050 Official Campus Plan, for projects that fall within CCP’s mandate. The Capital Projects Planner is responsible for advancing approved major capital projects through the development process, including design, specification, tender, award and construction. This position will also support the delivery of key strategic initiatives occurring within the university and involve technical analysis, contractual assessment and negotiations, land use and project planning, and budgetary activities. Current projects may include new on-campus student housing, child care and early childhood care and education facilities, and the implementation of KPU2050 Official Campus Plan.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Planning, Engineering, or Architecture);
• A minimum of one year of related experience;
• Experience in project management in a municipal or Post-Secondary environment is preferred, but not essential;
• Professional certification such as PMP, FMA, CFM, PEng, MCIP, MAIBC, or AScTT is considered an asset;
• Experience working with First Nations communities is valued and considered an asset;
• Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Experience coordinating development projects and processes including, but not limited to, capital planning and plan implementation, regulatory processes and compliance management, is desirable.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and to recognize errors, deficiencies and faulty workmanship of designers and contractors.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain detailed schedules.
• Ability to draft correspondence, briefing documents, reports and proposals; effective presentation, written and oral communication skills; ability to synthesize issues and convey ideas succinctly and with clarity.
• General understanding of provincial and municipal policies and regulations that impact development at KPU’s campuses is desirable.
• General knowledge of building systems, current building technology for architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural disciplines, contracting practices and sub-trade management, as well as materials and methods used in building construction.
• General knowledge of green building rating systems (e.g. LEED and Passive House), principles and practices.
• Familiarity with construction contract law, CCDC documents, CCAC documents, public tendering practicing including use of BC Bid, bonding and surety, bid depository rules and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, University employees, consultants and contractors.
• A high degree of initiative and confidentiality as well as function as a team player, including flexibility of taskings within the Campus and Community Planning division.
• Ability to effectively utilize computers including word processing, spreadsheets, databases such as MSWord, Excel, CAD/CAFM and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to provide technical information and advice in matters relating to major projects.
• Understanding of project scheduling and coordination.
• Ability to travel between campuses is required. Travel around the lower mainland region may also be required.

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.