Manager, Capital Planning & Development

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This is a leave replacement for a fixed term duration.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, Architecture, Engineering, Community Planning, Urban Planning, Interior Design is preferred, however, not mandatory.  Specialized training and accreditation in a recognized facilities management training program, project management (PMP designation), construction management, or business management would be an asset.

Minimum of six years’ experience in the building design and/or construction industry in an institutional setting, leading to comprehensive understanding of the project planning, design and construction process, as well as building systems. 

Broad understanding of construction and trades work, and relevant time scheduling. Specialized knowledge of building systems operations and maintenance requirements is an asset. Proven ability to initiate, plan and execute projects, including budget, research and analysis. Demonstrated ability to write and present business reports. Demonstrated communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong analytical, organizational, customer service, communication, interpersonal and administrative skills. Superior planning, coordinating, expediting and priority setting skills. Results oriented with the ability to self-establish priorities, multi task and work under pressure to meet established timelines.