Construction Manager

CIMA+; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead complex projects in the Electrical Utilities sector. This role entails providing strategic leadership, managing construction risks, and ensuring safety and compliance across all phases. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have at least 10 years of project management experience. The position offers competitive salary, flexible work schedule, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with 4% employer contribution

Annual share purchase opportunity

3-5 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management on major energy or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
• Effective communication abilities including analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all construction phases.
• Manage risks including construction and safety.
• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of construction outages.
• Conduct Safe Work Observations and promote safety culture.
• Perform site inspections and manage teams.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Safety Standards Knowledge

Effective Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Civil/Structural/Mechanical)

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcometo people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

We have a distinguished history of excellence in providing consulting services to electrical utilities across Canada. With a workforce exceeding 3,500 employees nationwide, our Energy & Resources and Project Management sectors in British Columbia are experiencing significant growth, presenting numerous dynamic projects for professionals to shape and engage with. We are actively seeking individuals eager to enhance their skills, embrace new challenges, and advance their careers within our organization.

We are in search of an experienced Construction Manager to lead complex projects in the Electrical Utilities sector to join our Western Canadian team, where you'll drive success in Transmission & Distribution projects characterized by high complexity and diverse scope, collaborating with top-tier professionals and stakeholders. You’ll leverage your expertise to uphold excellence in quality, safety, and efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all construction phases to ensure safety, quality, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Manage risks—including construction, safety, reputational, environmental, and Indigenous relations—through targeted assessments and mitigation
• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of construction-related outages—including maintenance, upgrades, and repairs to electrical infrastructure—while minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining service continuity
• Conduct Safe Work Observations, promote safety culture, and support client compliance
• Facilitate constructability reviews to improve design and execution
• Establish designated work zones, develop site-specific security measures, and ensure emergency preparedness protocols are in place and effective
• Optimize resources, develop detailed work packages, and oversee construction management plans, budgets, and schedules
• Perform site inspections, manage teams and materials, and drive project delivery
• Serve as a subject matter expert, contributing to organizational improvement in construction initiatives and practices
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management with major energy or infrastructure projects including Transmission & Distribution
• Excellent working knowledge of safety standards and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and WorkSafe Regulations
• Effective communication abilities in English, including analytical skills, interpersonal communication, and presentations
  
  

The expected salary for this position is from $115,000 to $140,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

For more information, please contact Alina Souralay

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills
  
  

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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