Project Manager, Major Projects

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Location: Burnaby, BC / Lower Mainland, BC

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 

Hybrid Option: Hybrid. Fully in office for the first 3-months, after the probation period, 2 days WFH per week - Monday is the organizations mandatory office day

Hours of Work: 8 hours per day, flexible start time (7am-830am)

Start Date: August/September 2025 

About Us

• Our client is BC's leading electrical contractor and systems integrator, they're committed to delivering safe, reliable power solutions for the future. From hospitals and universities to airports, shipping terminals, and shopping centres, our dedicated professionals deliver innovative electrical and technology solutions that consistently create value for our customers.

Position Overview

• Reporting directly to the Sr. Project Manager, you will join the Major Projects team as a Project Manager, building some of the most meaningful and needed multi-year Hospital projects in British Columbia. These projects range from $30 - $400 million with a typical duration of 3 to 7 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage time, cost, quality, risks and financial performance of assigned scope.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the assigned scope of the design-build process, in collaboration with user groups, engineers, architects, and vendors
• Develop, review, and provide feedback on project schedules.
• Assemble submittals and other project documentation (including technical, safety, environmental, QA/QC, insurance, bonding, permits, etc.)
• Purchase materials and equipment ensuring delivery on schedule
• Estimate changes to scope and value engineering options
• Collaborate with construction team to plan, monitor, and manage labor requirements
• Lead, manage, and mentor assigned Junior Project Managers or Project Coordinators to ensure their development

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of construction project management experience (Electrical Background a PLUS!)
• 3+ years’ experience in full project lifecycle focused on Hospital Projects
• Demonstrated experience as the lead project manager leading multiple contract values of over $7 million is required
• Experience supporting and overseeing the Design Build process
• Experience creating, monitoring and updating project schedules – someone who can understand the technical/electrical and financial pieces from a PM perspective 
• Experience estimating projects and/or changes (if candidate doesn’t have hands-on estimating experience, they must be proficient in estimating language and understanding project costs)
• Experience with tools such as Procore and Accubid
• PMP designation. If no PMP, a Red Seal designation with proven leadership experience
• Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree or relating (Civil Engineering will not be a fit for this role)

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