Senior Project Services Specialist

Description:

The Senior Project Services Specialist (SPSS) will play a crucial role in delivering medium to large-scale capital infrastructure projects for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA), Canada’s largest port. This term role (up to 4 years) is essential in providing senior leadership in project services within a matrix organizational structure, working closely with project managers, leadership teams, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project services delivery in areas such as contract management, cost controls, planning/scheduling, and risk/quality management.

• Oversee the collaboration, evaluation, and awarding of major contracts.

• Advise on commercial and contract administration to ensure effective project execution.

• Apply best practices in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, change management, and project reporting.

• Create detailed business cases and financial models for major capital transactions.

• Develop integrated project schedules and perform detailed schedule analysis including critical path and float management.

• Deliver reporting and analytics for performance, cost variance, and scheduling.

• Perform and facilitate project risk management including quantitative analysis using risk modeling tools (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations).

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Plans (QMP) and facilitate the resolution of non-conformances.

• Interface with internal stakeholders to align with program quality and document control standards (e.g., Procore).

• Occasionally visit construction sites; must have a valid BC driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering.

• At least 5 years of relevant EPCC project experience, preferably on projects valued over $200 million.

• Background in industrial sectors like oil & gas, mining, transportation, or power generation is ideal.

• Strong commercial experience including contracts and procurement is preferred.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with project control software such as Prism, Procore, Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle, and risk analysis tools like Primavera Risk Analysis or @Risk.

• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an asset.

Working Conditions & Additional Information:

• Hybrid work environment based in Vancouver, with some travel to construction sites.

• Marine Transportation Security Clearance may be required for access to restricted areas.

• Canadian work authorization is mandatory.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values equity and reconciliation.

• Competitive compensation package including vacation, personal leave, flexible work, onsite gym, and development opportunities.