Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Northern British Columbia – Prince George, Terrace, Fort St. John, Smithers, or Dawson Creek
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Industry: Utilities / Electrical Infrastructure / Asset Management

About the Opportunity

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers.

This opportunity is ideal for an Electrical Engineer, Engineering Technologist, or technically experienced project professional with a strong background in contractor coordination, maintenance programs, project delivery, and utility operations.

The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between contractors, engineering teams, asset management, project management, and operations, ensuring maintenance and project activities are coordinated effectively, technical documentation is maintained, and contractor work meets established operational standards.

This is a hands-on coordination role that combines technical knowledge with contractor administration, SAP work management, financial tracking, regulatory compliance, and project support across multiple Northern BC locations.

Key Responsibilities

Contractor Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate contractor schedules, site access, and maintenance or construction activities.

• Monitor contractor performance, work progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions.

• Maintain contractor activity logs, weekly progress reports, and supporting documentation.

• Review maintenance records, inspection reports, and contractor deliverables for completeness.

• Act as the primary coordination point between contractors, engineering, maintenance, and operational personnel.

• Identify technical or operational issues requiring escalation and support their timely resolution.

Project & Work Order Management

• Support the coordination and execution of maintenance programs and capital projects.

• Track open work orders, SAP notifications, corrective actions, and outstanding deliverables.

• Monitor work-order completion requirements and assist with administrative closeout.

• Maintain project tracking logs, status reports, and documentation registers.

• Coordinate activities between project teams, contractors, and station personnel.

• Support maintenance planning, asset management, and project turnover requirements.

Financial & Contract Administration

• Review contractor invoices for completeness, accuracy, and supporting documentation.

• Validate work-order references, completed work records, and invoice approval requirements.

• Monitor invoice status, outstanding approvals, and financial documentation.

• Support project cost allocation, budget tracking, and reporting.

• Maintain organized records to support financial reviews and audits.

Engineering Documentation & Compliance

• Coordinate engineering drawings, technical specifications, record drawings, and project documentation.

• Track drawing package issuance, reviews, revisions, and final turnover documentation.

• Maintain accurate engineering and operational records in accordance with established standards.

• Support administrative requirements related to NERC compliance programs.

• Maintain training records, procedural documentation, and compliance tracking systems.

• Assist with audit preparation, documentation retrieval, and access-management activities.

Materials, Logistics & Reporting

• Coordinate equipment and material deliveries across project and operational locations.

• Track shipment status, material ownership, staging, and storage locations.

• Work with contractors and project teams to coordinate material receipt activities.

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

• Monitor contractor activity, work-order backlogs, and administrative performance indicators.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation standards, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology with significant relevant experience.

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in utility, industrial, power generation, transmission, construction, maintenance, project delivery, or asset management environments.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating contractors, administering contracts, supporting construction activities, or managing maintenance and capital project requirements.

• Strong understanding of technical work scopes, engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

• Experience coordinating activities between contractors, operations, engineering, maintenance, and project stakeholders.

• Experience with work management systems, maintenance planning, or asset management processes.

• Ability to review contractor invoices, validate completed work, and support cost-control activities.

• Experience maintaining engineering documentation, project turnover packages, and regulatory compliance records.

• Proficiency with SAP, including work-order tracking and administrative processes.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities across geographically dispersed locations.

Nice to Have

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation.

• Experience within the electrical utility industry, particularly generation, transmission, substations, or system operations.

• Familiarity with NERC compliance requirements, regulatory audits, or operational compliance programs.

• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and technical projects across regional or remote work locations.

• Background in electrical infrastructure maintenance, asset management, or utility capital project delivery.

• Experience improving reporting processes, administrative workflows, or maintenance coordination systems.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings a combination of technical understanding, strong organizational skills, and practical contractor management experience.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable reviewing engineering documentation, understanding contractor work scopes, coordinating operational activities, and identifying issues that require further technical review or escalation.

Success in this role requires the ability to work independently, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and maintain accurate records while supporting multiple projects and operational priorities.

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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