Project Manager - Electrical

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Vancouver is seeking an Electrical Project Manager. In this role, you will manage design budgets, oversee project timelines, and ensure adherence to electrical codes. The ideal candidate has over five years of engineering experience in building services and demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $125,000, along with a hybrid work model that supports flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Employee share ownership program

Transit subsidy program

Community and social events

Qualifications

• Five or more years of electrical building services project engineering experience.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledgeable about provincial building code and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal‑in‑charge in developing system engineering concepts.
• Manage design and construction budgets for electrical projects.
• Ensure timely completion of contract administration activities.

Skills

Electrical building services project engineering experience

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Problem solving and decision-making

Education

Senior C.E.T. or equivalent experience

Job description

Role

Electrical Project Manager – Vancouver, BC – Hybrid (WFH + In‑Office). Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000.

About Smith + Andersen

Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian engineering consulting firm with more than 700 employees across 11 offices nationwide. The firm delivers comprehensive multidisciplinary solutions and has earned recognition as a Great Place to Work™ and Canada’s Best Workplace™.

What You’ll Do

• Assist principal‑in‑charge in developing system engineering concepts, design briefs, and concept reports.
• Manage design budgets and review construction budgets for electrical projects.
• Conduct and coordinate reviews of existing installations and assess their impact on projects.
• Prepare calculations and select equipment for electrical systems.
• Allocate tasks to designers and CAD technicians as required.
• Communicate applicable codes and standards to internal and external teams.
• Coordinate documentation with architectural, interior design, and other discipline teams.
• Recommend procurement methods appropriate to the project.
• Review deliverables (reports, calculations, drawings, specifications) for completeness, accuracy, and quality management standards.
• Promote and enforce company standards for project administration, documentation, and total quality management.
• Act as contract administrator for designated projects to ensure timely completion of contract administration activities.
• Ensure shop drawing review process aligns with project timelines.
• Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews and site activities.
• Prepare change notices and review change notices issued by contract administration.
• Track task completion accurately and within assigned hours/fee.
• Respond to technical and financial queries related to the project.
• Track scope changes and prepare contract amendments (e.g., RAF) for client review.
• Support accounts receivable processes.
• Maintain complete internal project coordination by discipline.
• Create and monitor task schedules with critical performance data.
• 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 electrical building services project engineering experience.
• Senior C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will also be considered.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to work independently.
• Capability to work in a complex environment, managing multiple projects and clients.
• Demonstrated sound communication skills with client and staff relations.
• Experience coordinating major projects with consultants and contractors.
• Knowledgeable about provincial building code, electrical code, CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES and NFPA standards.
• Excellent problem solving, decision‑making, and engineering knowledge.

Nice to Have

• A LEED Accredited Professional designation or sustainable design experience.

Benefits

• 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.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.