Senior Project Manager

Talentify; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing engineering consulting firm in New Westminster, BC is seeking a Senior Project Manager. The role involves overseeing project delivery for overhead and underground power distribution projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 10-15 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a senior management position. This hybrid role offers a salary range of $175,000 - $225,000 per year and aims at fostering strong client relationships while ensuring project quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of combined experience in engineering design, project administration, or project management.
• 3 years as a Senior Project Manager leading a team of Project Managers, Project Controls, and Project Administrators.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple projects.
• Assign and delegate projects to PMs, monitor their performance.
• Establish and enforce project governance standards.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business

Job description

Job Summary

We at Actalent Services are a fast-growing engineering consulting group which expanded to Canada in 2014. A significant part of that growth has come out of our Western Canadian Operations predominately focused in Infrastructure and Utilities. To support this growth, we have opened a position for a Senior Project Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. The selected individual will be a part of our Utilities Division based out of New Westminster, BC.

The Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility for overhead (OH) & underground (UG) power distribution project delivery, while working closely with the technical leads and engineering management. Key activities include managing project teams, developing and implementing procedures to improve efficiency, liaising with project stakeholders and meeting project key performance indicators (safety, quality, schedule, cost and continuous improvement).

The selected individual will join our rapidly growing team delivering electrical infrastructure projects. We are looking for people that take ownership, are career motivated, well organized and detail oriented with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business from a Canadian accredited institution.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of combined experience in engineering design, project administration, or project management.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sr. Project Manager leading a team of Project Managers, Project Controls and Project Administrators.
• A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license (or another province equivalent).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient using MS Office.

Considered an Asset

• Project Management experience on BC Hydro Distribution Projects.
• PMP Certification
• P.Eng. with EGBC

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple projects and project managers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
• Assign and delegate projects to PMs, monitor their performance, and ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget across the portfolio.
• Establish and enforce project governance standards, including quality assurance, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex client issues, technical challenges, and critical decision-making during design and construction phases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, executive stakeholders, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to support long-term partnerships.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and refining project management methodologies, design practices, and operational procedures.
• Mentor and coach project managers, identifying training needs, providing performance feedback, and supporting career development.
• Lead resource planning and allocation for short- and long-term initiatives, ensuring optimal utilization of team capacity and capabilities.
• Oversee financial performance of the project portfolio, including budget approvals, change management, and invoicing strategies.
• Facilitate executive-level reporting on project health, risks, and strategic opportunities, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Support business development efforts, including client engagement, proposal reviews, and strategic pursuit planning to drive growth.
• Champion cross-border collaboration, ensuring successful delivery of projects in multiple regions, including U.S. distribution projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability and excellence, ensuring timely corrective actions for project delivery challenges and client relationship issues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Westminster, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $175000.00 - $225000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New Westminster, BC.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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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.

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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