Project Manager - EV Site Planning

Project Manager – EV Site Planning

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Project Manager for one of British Columbia’s largest utility providers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the early-stage development of public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for site identification, stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiations, land tenure agreements, and preliminary project planning to support the expansion of EV charging networks across British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EV charging site identification and evaluation activities.
• Manage stakeholder, customer, and property owner engagement.
• Negotiate land leases, licenses, and commercial agreements for charging station locations.
• Coordinate with legal, property, engineering, and community relations teams.
• Develop project plans, risk management plans, status reports, and project documentation.
• Facilitate project update meetings and ensure timely progression of project milestones.
• Support preliminary site layouts and electrical infrastructure planning.
• Attend community, municipal, and stakeholder meetings as required.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong project planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and reporting experience.
• Experience managing medium to large infrastructure, construction, or capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating agreements and working directly with external stakeholders, property owners, or customers.
• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Strong business acumen and proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) designation.
• Engineering degree.
• Experience with electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects.
• Experience securing land leases, licenses, or site agreements.
• Experience working with utilities, municipalities, government agencies, or large infrastructure organizations.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Occasional travel throughout British Columbia for site visits and stakeholder meetings.
• Opportunity to work on strategic infrastructure initiatives supporting the province's growing EV charging network.

This role is ideal for a project management professional who enjoys stakeholder engagement, negotiations, infrastructure planning, and helping drive the transition to a cleaner transportation future.

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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