Transit System Project Manager

MYR Group Inc.; Town of Carstairs; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager, where you will oversee exciting electrical construction projects across British Columbia. This role involves managing project schedules, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring seamless communication among project personnel. You will have the chance to work on iconic projects that contribute to the community while promoting sustainability and innovation. If you have a passion for the electrical industry and a knack for project management, this is an incredible opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in the electrical industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various electrical construction projects and manage daily activities.
• Prepare project schedules, cost estimates, and progress reports.

Skills

Project Management

Estimating

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating Software (Accubid)

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Manager is responsible for general operational oversight of various commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.

Company Overview

Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions

• Prepare project construction schedules
• Submit “Requests for Information” to clients
• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects
• Act as the main point-of-contact for project personnel
• Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as requested by clients
• Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports and billing information
• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets
• Report regularly to management team
• Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for commercial & industrial projects within set deadlines
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing
• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
• Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customers, subcontractors, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
• Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
• Coordinate closely with project management
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management and estimating experience in the electrical industry
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledgeable with specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C. and all relevant local codes
• Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to electrical work
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid or equivalent
• Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
• Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
• Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program- Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• AnnualVacationstarting at10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
• Superior educational assistance program(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).