Project Manager - Electrical

Smith + Andersen; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted Canadian engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager - Electrical for their Nanaimo office. This role involves project engineering experience in electrical services, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes. The ideal candidate will manage budgets while coordinating with clients and consultants. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility with competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $125,000. Join a company recognized for its commitment to work culture and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Employee share ownership program

Purchase Time off Program

Transit subsidy

Community and social events

Qualifications

• Five or more years of project engineering experience in electrical building services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and clients effectively.
• Knowledge of CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES, and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering concepts and reports.
• Manage design within budget.
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and standards.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Leadership qualities

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of provincial building code

Education

Senior C.E.T. with equivalent experience

Job description

Role: Project Manager - Electrical
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide. At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

The Nanaimo office of Smith + Andersen is currently seeking an Electrical Project Manager. You’re all about prioritization. While everyone else is focused on their individual tasks, you’ve got an eye on the larger goals, and have a detailed road map for how to meet those goals. When others work with you, they know that deadlines won’t slip and details won’t get missed. As a natural leader, you’re happiest when everyone is moving in the same direction, and you never hesitate to step up and get others the answers they need. You have clear communication skills, and can effectively wield those skills to make sure clients, consultants, and contractors are kept in the loop. You can easily manage multiple tasks without getting frazzled, and are eager to take on some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country. This posting is for a future anticipated role.

Why Choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events

Great Place to Work-Certified™
Best Workplaces™ in Canada
Best Workplaces for Inclusion™
Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™
Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness ™

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, or assist Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report.
• Review and manage the design in terms of construction budgets.
• Perform or arrange reviews of existing installations and interpret/manage the impact on the project.
• Prepare all calculations and select all equipment.
• May assign tasks to designers and CAD Technicians where appropriate.
• Understand Codes and Standards relevant for the project and communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensure proper coordination of documents with internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
• Understand (construction) project procurement methodologies and recommend or apply such method for the project.
• Review all deliverables for the project including reports, calculations, drawings, or specifications to ensure completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
• Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
• Where requested by the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal, act as a contract administrator for designated projects to ensure timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
• Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.
• Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
• Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
• Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
• Keep the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal advised of all changes in scope of work and prepare amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional fee-RAF) for review and submission to client.
• Support the process of accounts receivable.
• Ensure the internal project team coordination processes by discipline are complete.
• Prepare and actively monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
• Liaise with external consultants and vendors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Organize and attend client meetings and deliver presentations to client/owner.

Who You Are

• Five or more years of project engineering experience in the field of electrical building services.
• A senior C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will also be considered.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
• Possesses sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Demonstrated experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
• Knowledgeable about the provincial building code, electrical code, CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES and NFPA standards.
• Possesses superb problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, methods and standards.

Nice to Have

• A LEED Accredited Professional designation, with Experience implementing sustainable design is an asset.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges. Artificial Intelligence – Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.