• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13985
• Salary: CA$95,000 Per Hour

Project Manager / Estimator

Power Quality & Preventive Maintenance
Burnaby, BC

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator on behalf of a highly respected electrical contractor serving complex infrastructure and institutional clients across British Columbia.

This role sits within a specialized Power Quality and Preventive Maintenance group that works directly with long-term clients to keep critical electrical systems operating safely and reliably. Rather than chasing one-off construction tenders, this team manages ongoing technical service work, maintenance programs, and system upgrades across facilities such as hospitals, campuses, transportation infrastructure, and major commercial assets.

For electrical professionals who enjoy technical problem solving, client relationships, and stable project portfolios, this role offers a unique alternative to traditional construction PM roles.

Why This Role Appeals to Experienced Electrical PMs

Many electrical project managers spend most of their time chasing tenders, fighting compressed margins, and dealing with fragmented subcontractor environments.

This position offers something different:

• Long-term client relationships rather than one-off projects

• Technical electrical work focused on power quality and system reliability

• Predictable service and maintenance pipelines

• High-trust relationships with institutional and industrial clients

• A strong internal support team of service electricians and coordinators

• The opportunity to build deep expertise in electrical system performance

If you enjoy understanding how electrical systems perform in the real world — and building relationships with the people responsible for keeping those systems running — this role can be extremely rewarding.

The Work

The Power Quality team delivers preventative maintenance and technical services that help clients maintain safe, efficient, and reliable electrical systems.

Projects and services include:

• Infrared scanning

• Electrical distribution maintenance

• High-voltage equipment upgrades

• UPS and generator servicing

• Arc flash and power studies

• Annual operating permits

• Electrical planning reports

• Power quality analysis

• Preventative maintenance programs

You’ll work closely with facility owners, engineers, and service electricians to plan and deliver these services.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new service and maintenance opportunities

• Build long-term relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers

• Review contracts and manage project risk

• Take ownership of project financial performance

• Prepare estimates and tenders for service work and upgrades

• Manage project changes and cost controls

• Source materials and equipment

• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules with service teams

• Maintain presence on job sites when required

• Review labour reports and job performance

• Ensure project documentation, manuals, and reports are completed

• Manage project closeout and final billing

• Conduct project reviews with field teams to improve future delivery

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate, Electrical Engineering Degree, or Electrical Technologist Diploma

• 2–3+ years of experience in electrical project management and/or estimating

• Experience with power quality or preventative maintenance work is an asset

• Familiarity with high-voltage electrical systems

• Experience with estimating software such as Accubid Pro is an asset

• FSR A or FSR B certification is considered an asset

• Understanding of arc flash studies, infrared scanning, UPS systems, or power factor correction

• Strong organizational and financial management skills

• Solid computer proficiency, including MS Office

The Company

Our client is one of British Columbia’s most established electrical contractors and systems integrators, with decades of experience delivering complex electrical infrastructure across the province.

Their teams support critical facilities including hospitals, universities, transportation infrastructure, industrial sites, and large commercial buildings.

The company has built its reputation on technical expertise, strong client relationships, and a people-first culture, investing heavily in employee development and long-term career growth.

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000 – $115,000.

The expected hiring range for most candidates will fall closer to the middle of this band, depending on experience and technical background.

This role also includes a strong total compensation package, including comprehensive benefits, performance bonus potential, and long-term career development opportunities.

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com