Work Program Manager

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12806

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Work Program Manager on behalf of one of BC’s largest electrical and utilities providers.

Location: Burnaby, BC | Hybrid
Contract Duration: 12 months | High chance of extension
Overview: The Program Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing medium to high-risk infrastructure and construction projects with capital costs of up to $50 million.

Responsibilities:

• 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 to ensure the project is implemented as planned.
• Develop project plans and risk management plans for medium to high-risk and highly complex infrastructure or other construction projects with a capital cost that is generally up to $50 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 applying project management principles to monitor progress and establish standards for implementation, ensuring projects remain within allotted time and budget.
• Complete project management activities, including scoping, planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting on project tasks, by using advanced skills in Microsoft Office and project management programs to meet business needs.
• Maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders, including customers, engineers, and field crews, through regular communication using excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, enabling the timely progression of projects.
• Establish standards for implementation and monitoring using excellent analytical skills and a comprehensive knowledge of project management practices and procedures to optimize project resources.

Requirements:
Must haves:

• PMP designation is required
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• 5+ years of program/project management experience required 
• Bachelor's degree engineering or background is required 

Assets:

• P.Eng designation is strongly preferred
• MBA qualification
• SAP knowledge/experience 
• Understanding construction contracts
• Previous experience with a utility

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