Project Manager II - Fleet

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,080 - 150,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

Transit Pass

Public Service Pension Plan

Job summary

The British Columbia Rapid Transit Company in Vancouver is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to oversee fleet projects. This role involves strategic planning, budget management, and team coordination to ensure project success according to enterprise standards.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Engineering or Business, PMP certification, and at least seven years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary between $100,080 and $150,120 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health packages and transit passes.

Qualifications

• Seven years of engineering project management experience.
• Experience with light or heavy rail fleet projects.
• Strong understanding of project and contract management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage fleet projects ensuring delivery according to standards.
• Lead strategic planning and manage project scope and resources.
• Prepare contracts and tender documents.
• Report on project progress and risks to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Engineering or Business

PMP certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Company Overview

SkyTrain, part of the British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC), maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from central facilities in south Burnaby, connecting downtown Vancouver to Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Surrey. With ongoing expansion and renewal projects, SkyTrain is a leader in automated rapid transit. Our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees works on one of the world’s longest fully automated rapid transit systems.

We offer comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training, and more. As a proud equal‑opportunity employer, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Responsibilities

Plans, manages, executes, and controls one or multiple fleet projects for the BCRTC Rail Division; ensures successful delivery according to enterprise engineering project management standards, governance, and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Plans, manages, executes, and controls all aspects of assigned fleet capital projects with larger scope, risk, impact, and sensitivity.
• Leads strategic planning, including defining scope, creating business justifications, establishing objectives, budget, resources, stakeholders, schedule, and review plan.
• Manages and monitors projects throughout implementation, including execution, documentation, progress monitoring, financial status, and proactive change management.
• Prepares contracts, RFPs, and tender documents with terms, scope, technical requirements, and schedule constraints.
• Presents and reports project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones, and metrics to senior leadership, providing risk‑management recommendations.
• Manages cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution.
• Provides expert advice on engineering project management standards, governance, and procedures to improve enterprise practices.
• Provides technical guidance to Project Managers, Coordinators, and other assigned resources.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering and/or Business.
• PMP certification required.
• Seven (7) years of engineering project management experience with emphasis on light and/or heavy rail fleet projects.

Other Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of project and contract management principles, theories, concepts, and practices.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills for critical and high‑impact issues.
• Advanced time‑management and organizational skills for multiple concurrent activities.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid technical skills in business and project management computer applications and databases.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident – works predominantly on site.

Rate of Pay

Salary ranges from $100,080 to $150,120 per annum. The actual salary offered depends on education, experience, skills, and qualifications. The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass, and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan, plus other employment offerings, which will be discussed throughout the application process.

Benefits

Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass, enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan, and other employment offerings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce representative of the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, email [e-mail].