Posted 19 days ago
Manager, Airport Terminal Projects
@ Vancouver International Airport Authority
British Columbia
Overview
Vancouver International Airport Authority is hiring a Manager, Airport Terminal Projects to lead a portfolio of terminal renewal, renovation and expansion projects in its Engineering Projects department. The role is a full-time, primarily on-site position Monday to Friday, with occasional night and weekend work, and requires a Professional Engineer registration and 10 years of building project experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of project managers and engineers
- Plan and implement a portfolio of terminal renewal and expansion projects
- Oversee projects from initial planning to handover
- Keep current with construction best practices and airport requirements
- Improve project management tools and processes
Requirements summary:
- 10 years of progressive building project management experience
- University degree in engineering
- Professional Engineer registration in BC or equivalent
- Supervisory experience with a collaborative leadership style
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- Project Management Professional certification an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
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Vancouver International Airport Authority
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YVR is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Connecting B.C. Proudly to the World.
Full company description
YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Connecting B.C. proudly to the world, we are Canada’s second-busiest airport, providing critical and strategic links to markets around the world. A world-class sustainable hub airport, we are industry leaders, ranked Best Airport in North America 13 of the last 15 years by Skytrax, the world’s premier international aviation award. Through our commitments to safety, teamwork, accountability, and innovation, we fulfill our strategic priorities, including our commitment to being Net Zero by 2030. We believe that people are the core of our business. We're trailblazers for change and innovation, transforming our airport and making a difference in our community. We welcome new voices with diverse experiences to join our team— consider your next opportunity at YVR. . . YVR est là pour servir notre communauté et l’économie qui la soutient. En connectant fièrement la C.-B. au reste du monde, nous sommes le deuxième aéroport le plus achalandé du Canada, offrant des liens essentiels et stratégiques vers les marchés mondiaux. En tant que carrefour aéroportuaire durable de classe mondiale, nous sommes des leaders de l’industrie, ayant été nommés meilleur aéroport en Amérique du Nord 13 fois au cours des 15 dernières années par Skytrax, la principale référence internationale en matière de reconnaissance dans l’aviation. Grâce à nos engagements envers la sécurité, le travail d’équipe, la responsabilisation et l’innovation, nous réalisons nos priorités stratégiques, y compris notre objectif d’atteindre zéro émission nette d’ici 2030. Nous croyons que les gens sont au cœur de nos activités. Nous sommes des pionniers du changement et de l’innovation, en pleine transformation de notre aéroport et déterminés à faire une différence dans notre communauté. Nous sommes toujours heureux d’accueillir de nouvelles voix aux parcours diversifiés pour se joindre à notre équipe — envisagez votre prochaine opportunité à YVR
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- 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, B.C., CA
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- Vancouver International Airport Authority
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- Specialties
- Airport Management
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YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Connecting B.C. proudly to the world, we are Canada’s second-busiest airport, providing critical and strategic links to markets around the world. A world-class sustainable hub airport, we are industry leaders, ranked Best Airport in North America 13 of the last 15 years by Skytrax, the world’s premier international aviation award. Through our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, B.C. |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1992 |
| Specialties | Airport Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
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YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Engineering Projects is an integral part of YVR, delivering a portfolio of investment projects to support the strategic and business plans of YVR while ensuring teams collaborate with stakeholders and keep customer impacts in mind.
Position overview
We have a full-time permanent opportunity for a Manager, Airport Terminal Projects in our Engineering Projects department. Reporting to the Director, Engineering Projects, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing, planning, developing and implementing a portfolio of airport terminal renewal, renovation and expansion projects. The successful candidate will interact with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization along with external partners, contractors and community members in the course of managing the assigned portfolio of programs and individual projects.
This position plays a key role in essential elements of the YVR Strategic Plan, contributing to asset management and maintaining a state of good repair, environmental sustainability through our Roadmap to Net Zero by 2030, and enhancing operational and financial capacity and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership and direction to a team of project managers/engineers, including hiring, coaching, motivating and monitoring work efforts and performance
- Applying sound business principles and superior project/program management skills to successfully deliver a rolling investment program
- Overseeing and providing expertise in the implementation of programs and projects managed within the team, from initial planning to handover
- Maintaining currency in project management and construction best practices, aviation industry developments and airport-specific requirements
- Contributing to the ongoing improvement of project management tools and processes used by the team
Key qualifications include:
- 10 years of progressive experience managing building projects, supplemented by a university degree in engineering.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia or equivalent in another province, optionally supplemented with Project Management Professional certification, and/or another relevant professional designation
- Demonstrated management/supervisory experience with a leadership style that engages and inspires a team of professionals through coaching and development and the promotion of collaboration and teamwork
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in the English language with respect to report writing and giving oral presentations
- High energy, well organized, detail oriented and adaptable to changing priorities
This role is primarily on site, Monday to Friday, with occasional requirements for night and weekend work. It is a strong fit for someone who values in-person collaboration and prefers to work from the office 4+ days per week.
Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is open to Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.
As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.
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