Description

Please Note: This position is open for applications from March 1st to March 31st. For full position details and to apply online, please visit www.kelowna.ca/careers

Join our dynamic team at Kelowna International Airport! Long-term growth leads to business success — and here at Kelowna International Airport – YLW we welcome team members who can help push our vision forward. We’re currently searching for an experienced Senior Manager, Projects for this all-encompassing role that is responsible for leading and overseeing a comprehensive program of airport capital projects, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of YLW. This role is accountable for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the 10-Year Capital Plan, and coordinating multiple projects and initiatives to deliver infrastructure improvements that meet regulatory, operational, and stakeholder requirements. Projects will include new construction, lifecycle renewal, airfield pavement rehabilitation and expansion, utility upgrades, environmental and resiliency, tenant and commercial development. The role will also be responsible for providing oversight to tenant development projects within the airport campus. The incumbent may take a direct key role in managing larger or more significant projects for the airport.  

Help YLW continue to be an Airport of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and lead responsibly. As a role model for YLW’s values, the Senior Manager, Projects cultivates and maintains relationships with a wide network of internal and external partners and leads a multidisciplinary team of employees and contractors, ensuring alignment with the airport’s strategic objectives.

 You have a post-secondary degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field complemented by a recognized professional certification (e.g. facility manager, project manager, superintendent or owner’s construction manager). You have eight (8) years of progressive project management experience in airport, construction, or infrastructure projects plus a minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Previous experience working at a federally regulated airport or within a Canadian airport authority is an asset.

 You have a thorough knowledge of construction practices and safety regulations, contract administration, building codes, contract law, and industry standards, including ICAO, IATA, Transport Canada. In addition, you have a strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and best practices.

 Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport. Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance, and career and professional development. The annual salary for this exempt position ranges from $134,000 to $156,000 (salary range currently under review), depending on qualifications and experience. Most candidates can expect to start in the lower to mid-range of this scale, with opportunities for salary growth based on performance and tenure. In addition to the base salary, we offer comprehensive employer-paid group health benefits, an earned day off program, competitive paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

Requirements

You have a post-secondary degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field complemented by a recognized professional certification (e.g. facility manager, project manager, superintendent or owner’s construction manager). You have eight (8) years of progressive project management experience in airport, construction, or infrastructure projects plus a minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Previous experience working at a federally regulated airport or within a Canadian airport authority is an asset.

You have a thorough knowledge of construction practices and safety regulations, contract administration, building codes, contract law, and industry standards, including ICAO, IATA, Transport Canada. In addition, you have a strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and best practices.