Work Program Manager

TEEMA; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Work Program Manager to oversee infrastructure projects. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing budgets, and ensuring projects are completed safely and on time. You will engage with stakeholders, analyze financial data, and develop strategies for efficient program delivery. If you are passionate about project management and have a strong background in engineering or business, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes quality and collaboration in every project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics required.
• PMP designation preferred for project management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to successfully complete infrastructure projects.
• Manage project risks and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management Principles

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Economics

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Title: Work Program Manager
Job ID:77387
Location:Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview:
The Project Manager – Infrastructure is responsible for the successful completion of low to medium risk infrastructure or other construction projects by leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams through project activities so that projects are successfully completed safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

What you will be doing:

• Plan, execute, and deliver a $5-20M annual capital budget.
• Analyze and interpret complex financial data with strong analytical skills to drive strategic decision-making.
• Engage collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategies to maximize efficiency and delivery of programs.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) to different levels within the organization to report on program progress and escalate issues.
• Foresee, assess, manage, and escalate program risks or roadblocks during execution.
• Plan, direct, and report on infrastructure and other construction project activities by consistently monitoring project benefits, resources and status and creating documents such as project plans, action logs, communication plans, status reports and post implementation reviews so that the project is implemented as planned.
• Develop project plans and risk management plans for low to medium risk infrastructure or other construction projects with a capital cost that is generally up to $20 million for effective management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple activities effectively such as quality assurance, engineering, First Nations and stakeholder engagement, communication, regulatory approvals, procurement, planning and controls, construction management, pre-commissioning, employee relations, and safety by using project management principles in monitoring progress and establishing standards for implementation to keep the project within allotted time and budget.
• Complete project management activities including scoping, planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting on project tasks by using intermediate skills in Microsoft Office as well as project management programs to fulfill the company’s business needs.
• Maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders including customers, engineers and field crews through regular communication using excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills enabling timely progression of projects.

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related discipline
• Bachelor’s degree Engineering, an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, preferred
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Salary/Rate Range: $57-70 per hour

Term: 12-month contract; most likely to extend