Junior Project Manager

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #14849

Junior Project Manager – Infrastructure

Location: Burnaby, BC, with potential to work from another major centre such as Kelowna
Work Arrangement: Hybrid; fully remote arrangements may be considered
Duration: 2-Year Contract
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week
Industry: Utilities / Infrastructure / Project Management

About the Opportunity

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Junior Project Manager – Infrastructure to support one of British Columbia’s largest utility providers.

This opportunity is well suited to a developing Project Manager who can independently manage smaller infrastructure projects while supporting more complex initiatives. The role will involve coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, regulatory requirements, stakeholder engagement, and overall project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of low-risk, medium-complexity projects and support higher-risk or more complex projects as a task manager.
• Coordinate project objectives related to scope, schedule, cost, environmental requirements, Indigenous relations, stakeholders, properties, regulatory requirements, and resources.
• Develop and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), detailed work packages, and risk management plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and internal and external resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project delivery strategies, procurement and supply chain activities, contracts, permits, regulatory approvals, and funding requirements.
• Monitor project cost, scope, schedule, risk, and overall performance and take corrective action when required.
• Coordinate with environmental teams, Indigenous relations, stakeholders, regulators, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other project participants.
• Support contract and claim negotiations and commercial arrangements with consultants and contractors.
• Lead progress reporting and communicate project status, risks, and issues to project sponsors and management.
• Manage project acceptance and closure activities, including completion reporting and release of project resources.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible Project Management experience within an electric utility or similar industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Business, Environmental Sciences, or Economics. Candidates with a technical diploma plus several years of relevant Project Management experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and smaller projects.
• Project Management coursework.
• Intermediate-level knowledge in a relevant field such as engineering, environmental sciences, or business to provide technical coordination and leadership.
• Knowledge of project-related standards, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Advanced written and spoken English skills for a professional environment.

Nice to Have

• PMP® designation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience working on hydroelectric and generating facilities, including substations and generating stations.

Work Location

The position is based in Burnaby, BC with a hybrid work arrangement.

The role may also be performed from another major centre such as Kelowna, and fully remote arrangements may be considered depending on the candidate’s location.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to build on your project management experience while taking ownership of infrastructure projects and contributing to larger, more complex initiatives. You’ll gain exposure to multidisciplinary project delivery involving engineering, procurement, construction, regulatory approvals, stakeholder engagement, commercial management, and risk.

Apply Today

If you’re a Project Manager with experience delivering infrastructure, utility, or industrial projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your updated resume to learn more about this opportunity.

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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