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The **Senior Project Delivery Specialist –Infrastructure Division** , is responsible for leading one or more major project work streams (such as procurement, design development, property acquisition, environmental permitting, partner agreements, interface management, project controls) for one or more infrastructure projects or sub-projects, as directed, to achieve project success criteria outlined in project governance documents and in accordance with port authority policies and directives and project specific agreement obligations.

This includes providing senior technical advice as a subject matter expert in project delivery methods and/or project controls, overseeing the work of a matrix team of internal and external resources; and identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiencies. **What success looks like** Providing seniortechnical advice on project delivery methodology and/or project controlsto the Manager.

Participate in, andas directed by the Manager, lead one or more of the following workstreams,in collaboration with applicable port authority departments/division andin accordance with corporate policies/directives and project specificpartner agreement requirements workstream integrationmanagement project communicationsand stakeholder engagement indigenous groupconsultation and participation engineering designdevelopment and 3rd party interface management project controls(estimating, cost and schedule management, risk management, change management,earned value progressing, and forecasting)



and project status reporting property acquisitions environmental permittingand regulatory approvals major works procurement construction management(quality, safety, environmental, commercial etc..) partner agreements other major workstreamsas assigned Develop workstreammanagement plans, and oversee the work of a team of internal and externalresources, ensuring clarity of roles, expectations and delivery ofservices required for successful workstream completion in a matrixenvironment.

Provide functionalguidance to the project delivery coordinator – infrastructure division onday to day assignments and work flow.

Develop contractingstrategies and participate in the consultant and contractor selectionprocess in accordance with port authority policies and directives.

In collaborationwith the Manager, the procurement department and the assigned contractadministrator (as applicable), manage the performance of consultants andcontractors, as assigned, to ensure contractual compliance, value formoney and quality of service.

Identify and escalate performance issues andprovide recommendations for resolution and improvement.

Establishappropriate project controls and manage workstream scope, schedule, cost,risk, quality, safety and other factors to achieve project successcriteria as identified in project governance documents.

Monitor and reporton the project team's adherence to established workstream managementplans, adjust and update plans as necessary to achieve success criteria,escalating any issues identified.

Identify, evaluate,recommend and implement process improvements (e.g., project controls,contract management) to enhance efficiencies.

Participate inhealth and safety initiatives and comply with established policy,procedures and guidelines to protect yourself and your work colleagues.

Report concerns, hazards, risks and incidents to management for follow-up. **Qualifications** The successful candidate will have completed a bachelor of Science degree in engineering or another acceptable degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the delivery of complex capital projects related to transportation, port or marine infrastructure, in the $15 - $100 million+ range, and involving multiple partners and stakeholders.

This experience must encompass all life-cycle phases (planning, design, construction and closeout) and include procurement, design and construction supervision, and contract administration.

Preferably experienced in projects and programs involving extensive public consultation and partnership with other levels of government and industry.





Professional Engineer designation and PMP Certification would be considered assets.

Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively and positively with all contacts (internally and externally) and strategically identify and balance competing interests.

Must have a strong customer service orientation and be a highly organized and detailed-oriented individual who can work independently, with minimum supervision and manage competing priorities.

Must also demonstrate high levels of accountability, analytical and effective decision-making, planning, and initiative.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance as this position is required to access restricted areas/information as defined by the Marine Transportation Security Regulations. **Salary:** The starting rate for this position is $62.94 per hour, with scheduled wage progression in accordance with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 517 collective agreement.

Based on a 40-hour work week. **Location:** Vancouver, Canada **Job type** : Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Temporary, Hybrid **Working environment:** Normal office conditions with regular exposure to adverse weather conditions on operating terminals and roadways.

This is Canadian-based employment, and all employees are expected to maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Applicants advancing in the hiring process may be subject to technical assignments, psychometric assessments, and/or background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community.

We believe our strength comes from the diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our people.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity-deserving groups.

Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority.

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📌 Senior Project Delivery Specialist(4 Year Term) (Vancouver)
🏢 Port of Vancouver
📍 Vancouver