Manager, Project Delivery and Engineering

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is Vancouver Island’s gateway to the world, connecting more than 1.9 millionpassengers annually to key domestic and seasonal international destinations.

Operated by the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), a not-for-profit, non-sharecapital organization, YYJ plays a vital role in regional connectivity and economic growth. VAA operates from the homeland of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoplewhose historical relationship to the land continues to this day.

YYJ has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers annually since
2020. It has also received the Airports Council International award for Best Regional Airport in North America in 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2024. Since April 1,1997, the Victoria Airport Authority has managed and operated YYJ on behalf ofthe surrounding communities, delivering a safe, secure, sustainable, and efficient airport experience.

Help shape the future of Victoria International Airport.

Victoria Airport Authority is looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to join our Planning and Infrastructure team as Manager,Project Delivery and Engineering
.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in the delivery of capital infrastructure projects that directly support the operation, growth and evolution of Victoria International Airport. Fromplanning and design through procurement, construction and completion, you’llhelp turn ideas and priorities into infrastructure that makes a visible and lasting difference at YYJ.

Reporting to the Director, Planning and Engineering, you’ll lead atalented team of Project Managers and technical professionals and oversee theday-to-day delivery of VAA’s capital project portfolio. You’ll help strengthenproject delivery across the organization while balancing scope, schedule,budget, quality and safety with the unique operational requirements of anactive airport environment.

This isn’t arole where you’ll simply oversee projects from the sidelines. You’ll be atthe centre of project delivery – working across the organization and with consultants, contractors, tenants, regulators and airport partners to solve problems, manage competing priorities and keep projects moving forward.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business administration, or related discipline, plus 7–10years of related experience; OR
• A minimum of ten years of related experience in asimilar leadership role.

Recent, related experience must include:

• Leading capitalinfrastructure projects.
• Supervising or mentoring project management staff.
• Managing budgets,procurement processes, and contracted service delivery.

• Experience managing capital programs in an airport or transportation environment.
• A P.Eng. with membership in Engineering and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)
• A PMP designation with the Project Management Institute

• Regulatory, safety, and industry standards for airport infrastructure planning and construction.
• Capital program management practices and project governance.
• Procurement, contract negotiation, and contract management.
• Transport Canada and Canadian Aviation Security regulatory frameworks.
• Construction methodologies,cost estimating, and risk management.
• Human resource leadership and performance management.
• Business English and formalcommunication practices.
• Airport operations, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to coach, mentor, motivate, and manage performance while fostering a positive, accountable team culture.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to direct complex projects, manage multiple priorities, and…