Deputy Chief Project Officer, Redevelopment & Major Projects

1. Advises and consults to the Chief Project Officer on the strategic objectives and implementation of the Project.
2. Represents the Chief Project Officer and the project to internal and external stakeholders on processes and project deliverables. Supports the CPO in the effective and timely discharge of the Authority's responsibilities as set out in the Modified/Progressive Design-Build phases (Design, Affordability, DB Project Agreement).
3. Oversees the day-to-day operational aspects of the project including planning, design, construction, equipment and project support and the results office.
4. Acts as the main project representative through the modified/progressive design/build collaborative/integrated process. Manages all processes, standards, risks, costs, schedules, roles, affordability checks, shadow verification, procurement, consultant deliverables and project accountabilities.
5. Engages, leads and oversees a team of employees and consultants to achieve project deliverables; manages resources within established budget parameters.
6. Provides leadership in the development and review of building specifications, service and program requirements, equipment specifications, information systems and technology requirements in accordance with applicable standards and best practices.
7. Responsible to report on project interdependencies, risks and issues identified by working groups; investigates, resolves and responds to compliance obligations and applicable legal issues and standards with respect to procurement, design, construction, accreditation, environmental and occupational health & safety issues; presents reports to Project Steering Committee and senior executives, as required.
8. Reviews and approves requests for scope changes; consults with project partners and senior executives on change decisions; ensures appropriate systems and processes are in place to record and monitor scope changes.
9. Supports the Chief Project Officer in reporting on project interdependencies, risks and issues identified by working groups; investigates, resolves and responds to compliance obligations and applicable legal issues and standards with respect to procurement, design, construction, accreditation, environmental and occupational health and safety issues; presents reports to Project Steering Committee and senior executives, as required.
10. Leads the Project Support and Results Office (PSRO), which includes governance administration/coordination/management, document control, people management, systems, scheduling).
11. Provides leadership for stakeholder engagement. Interfaces with User Groups and other FH professionals to seek effective input into all stages of the Project; ensures legal, financial and operational activities are consistent and compatible with FH requirements.
12. Oversees the allocation of financial resources to meet initiatives, goals, and targets of the operating plans; supports short and long term planning for operating and capital expenditures; recommends current and future program/service adjustments.
13. In consultation with the Chief Project Officer, responds to the proponents(s) or other partners on procurement issues through designated leads; negotiates resolution of disputes with private partner(s) as needed; ensures appropriate reporting and governance mechanisms are in place for the Project Steering Committee.
14. Communicates effectively with FH leadership to obtain/understand operational priorities, issues and constraints, and to evaluate and recommend alternative solutions and strategies as required.
15. Consults with FH Communication & Public Affairs department to support stakeholder communication, consultation and involvement; supports the Foundation and other funding partners as required.
16. Liaises with senior officials of municipalities/authorities within project jurisdiction; negotiates and establishes policies, requirements and approvals including rezoning and acquisition of required permits.
17. Liaises with the Ministry of Health Services; participates on various internal and external committees as a representative of FH, as required.

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field, supplemented with ten (10) years' recent, related experience in a senior leadership role in a large complex health care organization with responsibility for leading teams and managing large, complex capital projects (i.e. Design Bid Build (DBB), Design Build Finance (DBF), Design Build (DB,) Construction Management (CM), P3 Projects, m/pP3 projects), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to define, plan, direct and implement large, complex projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience in leading project teams and third party participants.
• Demonstrated experience using structured project methodologies including milestone planning and budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project risks and issues in efficient and effective manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of clinical planning methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of capital procurement methods and processes including alternative procurement approaches.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the legal and financial issues in contract development and finalization.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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