Project Principal, Major Projects

Job ID: 20250233

Company: TransLink

Location: Greater Vancouver

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Marketing Statement

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Project Principal for Major Projects is accountable for the leadership, planning, management, and successful delivery of large-scale, high-priority capital project(s) that support transit expansion and broader organizational goals. Serving as the TransLink Representative, the Project Principal engages with both internal teams and key external stakeholders, providing leadership on critical project(s). Operating within established governance structures, the Project Principal ensures that major project(s) are delivered on time and within scope, maintaining transparency, accountability, and alignment with the organization's strategic priorities. This role also focuses on driving continuous improvement in project delivery processes and contributes significantly to strengthening the enterprise’s overall project management capability, particularly in handling major capital projects and utilizing alternative procurement models.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Manage the delivery of major capital project(s) through the complete lifecycle, including planning, resourcing, design, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring and execution.
2. Manage the technical, operational, and strategic performance of the project team comprised of TransLink staff, external consultants and contractor(s). Manage resource assignments and workload of the team.
3. Create and execute the project plan, generate and maintain project management records, and ensure engineering designs comply with project and technical requirements as well as safety regulations. Ensure that all technical and project documentation is current and appropriately filed in accordance with TransLink’s policies.
4. Provide senior technical advice on project delivery methodology and/or project controls. Develop contracting strategies and participate in the consultant and contractor selection process in accordance with TransLink’s policies and directives.
5. Develop risk management strategies to address project challenges and constraints.
6. Monitor project progress through established key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust plans as needed to meet project objectives.
7. Collaborate with other departments within TransLink to support project delivery. Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, contractors and consultants; ensure that project deliverables and timelines are adhered to; project budget and resources are up-to-date and adequately managed.
8. Represent the project to the senior leaders, project stakeholders and executives through presentations at scheduled Steering Committee meetings and other internal meetings/presentations.
9. Develop project status reports at regular intervals to inform the executives including any emerging critical project issues and associated project risk management strategies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

University bachelor’s degree in engineering, Planning, Project Management or related areas.

Requires a minimum of ten (10) years including progressive levels of project management accountability in an agency specializing in planning or transportation.

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Expert knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, methods and techniques pertaining to project management and construction management of major infrastructure projects. Specialized expertise in transportation services and transport infrastructure will be considered an asset.

Experience working on major capital projects with alternative procurement models e.g. Design-Build, Alliance, Construction Management at Risk, Integrated Project Delivery etc. will be considered an asset.

Expert interpersonal and communication skills to provide specialized expertise, advice, guidance and influence on project teams; and to engage in complex, high profile external processes with agencies, stakeholders, and partners.

Knowledge of TransLink’s vision, mission and values, long term strategy, and strategic priorities and their implications for regional planning; and of organizational structure and the implications for leading processes and change.

Expert skills in critical/integrated thinking.

Other Information

The Project Principal, Major Projects will be accountable for the leadership, planning, management, and successful delivery of large-scale, high priority capital project(s) that supports transit expansion and broader organizational goals. Serving as the TransLink Representative, the Project Principal will manage internal teams and key external stakeholders, providing leadership on critical project(s) being delivered by Translink such as the Operations and Maintenance Center 4 (OMC4), Marpole Transit Center and the Port Coquitlam Transit Center among other major projects.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

Salary $117,600 - $176,400 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.