Advisory Services Project Manager

Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Advisory Services Project Manager to lead strategic advisory projects in a vibrant and supportive environment. This role offers the chance to collaborate with talented professionals while fostering career growth through mentorship and training opportunities. You will manage diverse projects focused on asset management and climate resilience, providing critical insights and strategies to clients. Join a company recognized for its commitment to sustainability and community engagement, where your contributions will drive impactful change and innovation in the field. If you are passionate about making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Fitness allowance

Company-matching pension program

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Training opportunities

Professional designation support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in advisory services and project management.
• Strong understanding of community services and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated asset and climate advisory services to clients.
• Manage projects, develop strategies, and conduct assessments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Systems thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Client management

Education

Diploma or undergraduate degree in engineering

Degree in planning

Degree in business management

Tools

Enterprise asset management software

Data analysis tools

Visualization software

Job description

Advisory Services Project Manager - (SAS_CON.5)

Job Title: Advisory Services Project Manager

Location: Vancouver

Category: Advisory Services

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, resilient, and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 15 consecutive years and a Platinum Club member. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Job Description

We are currently searching for an Advisory Services Project Manager to join our Strategic Advisory Services group in our Vancouver office.

This position will provide you with the opportunity to help grow the team, provide leadership to more junior staff, and get exposed to a variety of strategic advisory projects. You will have many opportunities to collaborate with talented people throughout the organization and be given opportunities for advancement within the company, while receiving constructive feedback to foster your career growth.

You will provide integrated asset and climate advisory services to client organizations, managing projects, developing strategies, plans, and decision-making frameworks, conducting organizational and infrastructure assessments and analysis, and advising on strategic considerations. These considerations include capital investment needs, climate resilience, operations and maintenance strategies, strategic and operational risks, disaster response, regulatory compliance, performance management, business process improvement, data management, and strategic alignment.

Job Requirements

1. A strategic and systems thinking mindset grounded in a technical understanding of community services and infrastructure.
2. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to successfully problem-solve, integrate the big picture, and deliver operational improvements to clients.
3. Ability to market to and manage clients.
4. A diploma or undergraduate degree in engineering, planning, business management, or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution.
5. 10+ years of experience in advisory services, infrastructure decision-making, investment planning, and/or business process improvement.
6. Minimum of 5 years of advisory or multi-disciplinary project management.
7. Experience in project management related to infrastructure asset management, climate adaptation planning, community/infrastructure risk management, or similar.
8. Experience working with diverse teams, including engineers, planners, operations and maintenance staff, managers, and senior leadership.
9. Understanding and experience with asset management, climate resiliency, and engagement and facilitation practices and standards would be an asset.
10. Possession of market intelligence and a demonstrated network of clients in the lower mainland would be an asset.
11. Certifications in engagement, asset management, sustainability, or change management would be an asset.
12. Experience with enterprise asset management software would be an asset.
13. Data analysis and visualization skills would be an asset.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Associated Engineering, we have a diverse workforce and a teamwork philosophy. We are committed to the growth and careers of our people, and we take great care in hiring the right people to join our team for the long term. Our unique workplace culture is what sets us apart.

We provide:

1. A hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
2. Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, and company-matching pension program.
3. Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal professional development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, and professional designation support.

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position.

Education: Post-Secondary Diploma

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.