Engineering assistant Jobs in Victoria, BC

Electrical Project Manager / Estimator

Victoria, Nanaimo or Vancouver Island, BC

Build your career—and your life—on Vancouver Island.

MatchBox Consulting is partnering with a respected, established electrical contractor to find an experienced Electrical Project Manager / Estimator. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of commercial, industrial and institutional projects: identifying opportunities, building the estimate, winning the work and leading delivery through to final closeout.

The company has built its reputation through quality work, long-standing relationships and a straightforward way of doing business. They are looking for someone equally practical and accountable—an electrical construction professional who understands both the numbers behind a successful project and the field realities required to deliver it.

Whether you are already based in Victoria, Nanaimo or elsewhere on Vancouver Island, or you are ready to trade the Lower Mainland commute for a better quality of life, this role offers meaningful work, professional autonomy and the opportunity to grow with an established contractor.

Why This Opportunity?

• Manage projects from initial estimate through construction and closeout

• Work across diverse commercial, industrial and institutional projects

• Join a reputable contractor with established industry relationships

• Maintain a visible, hands-on connection to project sites and field teams

• Take ownership of project financial performance—not simply one piece of delivery

• Build a long-term career on Vancouver Island

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for both securing and delivering profitable electrical construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify and pursue new project and business opportunities

• Prepare competitive estimates, tenders and change-order pricing

• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasting and overall financial performance

• Develop project schedules and coordinate labour, materials and equipment

• Purchase materials and maintain strong supplier relationships

• Work closely with Foremen and Superintendents to review drawings, specifications, labour requirements and construction challenges

• Maintain a regular presence on active project sites

• Monitor project progress and make adjustments when required

• Complete billing and project documentation to support prompt payment

• Coordinate project manuals, deficiencies, commissioning and closeout

• Ensure as-built drawings and final documentation are completed and submitted

• Maintain clear communication with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams

What You Bring

• Electrical trade certification, Electrical Engineering degree, or Electrical Engineering Technologist diploma/certificate

• At least two years of electrical project management and estimating experience

• Proven experience with commercial, industrial or institutional electrical projects

• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, labour requirements and material costs

• Demonstrated ability to manage estimates, schedules, budgets and project documentation

• Practical, straightforward communication style and the ability to work effectively with both field and office teams

• Experience with electrical estimating software; Accubid Pro and Accubid Change Order experience is considered an asset

• A driven, accountable approach and the ambition to take ownership of projects

This role is well suited to an experienced Electrical Project Manager or Estimator who wants broader ownership, as well as a strong electrical construction professional ready to take the next step into full project leadership.

If you are looking for a role where you can win the work, lead the work and see the results firsthand—while building your future on Vancouver Island—we would like to hear from you.

Apply through MatchBox Consulting or visit www.matchboxhr.com for more information.

About MatchBox

MatchBox Consulting Group is one of Western Canada’s leading recruitment and professional services firms. We specialize in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional opportunities across construction, engineering, real estate development, information technology, and accounting and finance.

Our consultants work within dedicated industry markets, combining technical understanding with strong local relationships to create lasting matches for candidates and employers.