Project Managers Assistant (PMA)

Reliable Electric LTD; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive and organized individual for an entry-level PMA role. This position supports Project Managers in managing electrical installation contracts while ensuring compliance and maintaining customer focus. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, eager to learn and contribute to multiple projects. With a commitment to quality work in the electrical sector, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a company recognized for its employee engagement and clear promotional paths. Join a dynamic team that values diligence and innovation in the construction industry.

Benefits

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Extended health benefits and RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in electrical engineering required.
• 1+ years experience in electrical engineering or design industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to internal reporting and auditing processes.
• Assist in maintaining business reputation and operational integrity.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments on jobsites.

Skills

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Knowledge of permit procedures and inspections

Knowledgeable on the BC electrical code

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to work on multiple projects

Understanding of project invoicing

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Post Secondary Canadian degree in electrical engineering

1 year experience in electrical engineering or design

Tools

MS Office

Procore

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Who Are We

We are Reliable Electric, a mid-sized electrical contractor in North Vancouver who has been in business for 30+ years. We pride ourselves in quality work in four primary areas: custom residential, commercial, multi-family, and multi-family EV Charging Solutions.

Our work environment includes:

• Extended health benefits and RRSP matching
• A collaborative work environment
• Regular company events
• Several clear promotional paths within the business
• Listed in the top 5% of employee engagement across Canada as per Gallup Engagement Survey
• Regular wage reviews

Job Overview

With the strong growth we have achieved over the last 5 years, we are now seeking to add a capable, organised, and methodical individual to fill a newly created PMA role to assist our Project Managers in maintaining capacity and ensuring compliance with our internal systems during our continued and future growth, whilst remaining as customer-focused as we always have been.

This important role is an entry-level position within our business and requires an extremely well-organised, level-headed, proactive person who is diligent and methodical and wants to learn all there is to know regarding managing electrical installation contracts. They must be the right hand for our Project Managers, passionate about the industry we operate in, whilst being customer-focused enough to always do the right thing for our customers, clients, and processes. Suitable candidates must also be comfortable within a construction environment.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Canadian degree in electrical engineering or electrical design
• 1 year (minimum) experience in Canadian electrical engineering or design industry
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge of permit procedures and inspections within BC
• Knowledgeable on the BC electrical code
• Ability to prioritize workload based on information provided by the Project Managers
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to instruct electricians based on information provided by the Project Managers
• Understanding of project invoicing
• Ability to schedule multiple worksites
• Understanding scope and scope management
• Material acquisitions
• Familiar with MS Office products and their uses within the industry
• Experience with Procore would be an asset

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring adherence to internal reporting and auditing processes
• Preparing reports and audits as directed by the Project Managers
• Supporting operational integrity
• Assist in maintaining our business reputation
• Conducting internal audits and risk assessments on their jobsites with the Project Manager
• Identifying improvements and presenting solutions to the Project Manager
• Materials sourcing, ordering, and value engineering
• Scheduling multiple job sites and electrical workers as directed by the Project Manager
• Attending site meetings where required by the Project Manager as well as standing in for their Project Manager when needed
• Ensuring electrical workers are correctly using our inventory/asset/tool management systems
• Any other duties and requirements detailed by their Project Manager
• Administrative duties pertaining to all the above

Additional Information

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Full Time, in office position (our construction sites are also classified as in-office)
• Monday – Friday schedule
• French not required