Capital/ Special Projects Manager

Capital/ Special Projects Manager The Capital / Special Projects Manager plays a vital role in supporting the long-term growth, sustainability, and well-being of Wei Wai Kum First Nation. By ensuring that essential infrastructure and capital projects are effectively planned, funded, and delivered, this position directly contributes to improving community facilities, services, and quality of life for Nation members. Through responsible management of resources, infrastructure assets, and partnerships, the role helps build a strong foundation for future generations while ensuring that development aligns with the Nation’s priorities, values, and long-term vision. Wage: $ 35.16 - $ 45.48 Type : Full-time, permanent Hours : 35 hours per week Benefits: Group Health Care plan & Pension Contribution up to 9% Location & Work Environment: This position is based at the WWK Administration Office in Campbell River, located on the beautiful unceded territory of the Ligʷiłdaxʷ people. Reports to : Director of Lands & Development Services What You’ll Be Doing The Capital / Special Projects Manager plans, coordinates and delivers Wei Wai Kum First Nation capital infrastructure and assigned special projects through planning, design, procurement, construction and close-out. The position manages scope, schedule, budget, quality and funding, including identifying, securing and administering external capital funding. The position also leads infrastructure asset management to support long-term capital planning and infrastructure renewal. Working closely with the Lands Manager, Housing Manager and other Nation staff, the position supports projects that reflect Nation priorities, community needs and applicable regulatory and funding requirements. Plan, manage and oversee capital projects including roads, utilities, buildings, housing-related infrastructure and other community facilities and assets. Develop project scopes, work plans, schedules, budgets and procurement documents, and manage projects through design, tendering, construction and close-out. Coordinate engineers, planners, architects, contractors and other consultants; review drawings, reports, estimates, specifications and project submissions. Administer procurement and construction contracts, including RFPs/tenders, progress claims, change orders, deficiencies, project records and contractor performance. Attend construction sites, coordinate inspections and testing, and assist in resolving construction and technical issues. Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, regulations, permits, funding requirements, Wei Wai Kum laws and policies, and accepted engineering and construction standards. Develop and manage project budgets and cash flows; monitor expenditures and funding utilization, prepare forecasts, and provide project and financial updates. Lead the identification, pursuit and administration of capital funding, including researching Indigenous, federal, provincial and other programs; preparing applications; managing funding agreements; tracking eligible expenditures; and completing claims and reporting. Lead the Nation’s infrastructure asset management initiatives, including E-ACRS / ISC Funded program coordination, condition assessments, asset inventories and condition data, and support long-term capital planning, infrastructure renewal and project prioritization. Work collaboratively with the Lands Manager and Housing Manager to coordinate projects with land interests, Land Code requirements, permitting, housing priorities, servicing, environmental requirements and community needs. Build and maintain effective working relationships with members, Nation staff and leadership, funding agencies, government partners, consultants and contractors, and support community engagement on capital projects as required. Prepare project reports and briefing materials for senior management and, as required, Chief and Council. Provide technical support and project management fo…

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