Senior Consultant, Facilities Management Procurement (FMP)

Position Highlights

As a Senior Consultant, Facilities Management Procurement (FMP), you will provide consultation and leadership throughout the competitive bidding and contracting process. Participate in and support the strategic decision making process for construction and contracting by providing contract and evaluation planning expertise.

This is a Regular Full Time opportunity located at Central City in Surrey, BC.

Build on your education and experience as you:

• Review and ensure that the competitive bidding processes, plan and schedule for each project meets client needs and in compliance with applicable trade laws and legal contracts such as Provincial Risk Branch, Canadian law, Capital Asset Management Framework (CAMF), Agreement on Internal Trade, and Facilities policies.
• Ensure risks are fully analyzed and risk mitigated to prevent legal disputes, associated costs and delays to the designated project(s).
• Provide comprehensive procurement and construction advice to the client by consulting and advising the client through the procurement processes and legal requirements to facilitate timely development and implementation.
• Work closely with Project and FMO Managers, Managers, Directors and client departments of the organizations to develop project specifications and schedules to ensure the project(s) are completed in a timely manner and within the assigned project budget.
• During the bidding, evaluation and contracting process, act as a fairness and due diligence advisor to confirm compliance with trade agreements, procurement policy, insurance requirements, letters of surety, bonding arrangements and other related legal requirements; consults and provide advice to the Organizations.
• Collaborate and consult with the clients regarding process issues/exceptions by identifying acceptable variations to existing process based on a thorough risk assessment and implementation of recommended action with mitigation strategies; provides leadership during contractor and consultant negotiations by advocating for both Health Authorities and the suppliers.
• Consult with the Organizations' Project and FMO Managers to monitor the performance of contractors and consultants to ensure contract standards are followed and requirements are met.
• Work with the contractors and consultants to resolve problems; monitor project status to ensure work is completed within contract parameters and conduct post-project contractor reviews by assessing the contractor's performance, result and internal methodologies.

To join our team, ideally, we are looking for you to have:

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) certification through the Supply Chain Association of BC (SCMA BC) and/or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce or related discipline
• Supplemented with five (5) to seven (7) years' recent related purchasing management experience in a large complex organization

*An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

The FMP Senior Consultant interacts regularly with Directors, Provincial Risk Branch, Capital Project Managers, FMO Managers, contractors and consultants to provide consultation and leadership throughout the competitive bidding and contracting process; provides comprehensive procurement and construction advice, education and support addressing construction business needs and conducting risk reviews for client departments; provides leadership, supervision and mentorship to designated LMFM Procurement staff and Buyers by advising on practice, process, protocols, systems and LMFM Procurement policy, functions and responsibilities.

Participates in and supports the strategic decision making process for construction and contracting by providing contract and evaluation planning expertise, legal analysis, risk mitigation, advice and recommendations to senior management and staff at Fraser Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Providence Health Care and Provincial Heath Services Authority (collectively, the �Organizations�); coordinates and supports all phases of Lower Mainland Facilities Management (LMFM) construction procurement and contract management by consulting with the contractor and developing consultant relationships.

Researches, evaluates and recommends new and emerging technology; identifies and recommends improvements to existing systems, integration of advanced standards and/or requirements and related process improvements/changes.

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