Project Manager

Talentify; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead transmission decommissioning projects in Vancouver. This role involves managing complex infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, on-time completion, and budget adherence. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business and significant project management experience. Competitive pay of $50 - $55/hr offered for this onsite contract position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing infrastructure or utility projects.
• Minimum 9 years of overall project management experience.
• Strong understanding of transmission systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex infrastructure projects through all phases.
• Develop and manage project plans and budgets up to $50 million.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Description

Actalent’s client is seeking a skilled and proactive Project Manager to lead the execution of a portfolio of Transmission Decommissioning of Plant Projects. This multi-year initiative focuses on the safe and efficient removal of decommissioned transmission assets to mitigate safety risks and reduce maintenance costs of unproductive assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to high-risk, highly complex infrastructure or construction projects through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage project plans, risk management strategies, and budgets (up to $50 million).
• Oversee cross-functional teams and activities including engineering, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, regulatory approvals, procurement, and construction management.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as project plans, action logs, communication plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
• Monitor project benefits, resources, and progress using project management principles and tools.

Essential Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience in project management, field work, program development, and contracting.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years managing infrastructure or utility projects.
• Minimum 9 years of overall project management experience or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of transmission systems, asset lifecycle, and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and financial tracking systems.
• Familiarity with BC Hydro systems, processes, culture, values, and terminology.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Office and project management software skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities effectively across diverse disciplines.
• Knowledge of First Nations engagement, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,BC.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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