Project Manager

Job Description

Our team has a focus in municipal water / wastewater, electrical utilities, industrial facilities, and renewable energy sectors as well as strategic pursuits in transit, transportation and mining. With over 25 years of experience spanning across all of our locations, we provide Electrical Engineering, Control System Design, System Integration, IT/OT, IoT services, and consulting to our client base across North America.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to support our continued growth in the Vancouver region. The role comes with the opportunity for significant growth within the organization as the team expands. If you have a demonstrated background in the Industrial / Critical Infrastructure Automation space with a growth mindset, we have a technical leadership opportunity for you. This is an excellent opportunity to jump start the growth in your career to take on a new challenge that leverages your hands on abilities but expands your management experience.

This role is based in our Vancouver office, on a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage all elements of automation, controls, and IT/OT projects including budget, schedule, and scope to deliver for our clients
• Develop proposals with a multidiscipline team and support business development activities
• Build and mentor a team of automation professionals consisting of system integrators and I&C designers. Train new hires to support various PLC and SCADA platforms. Support their growth by identifying training plan needs and the opportunities to enhance their skillsets
• Provide technical direction to your team and others assigned to your projects to deliver the needs of the client
• Work with our network professionals to support your client base with IT/OT services including cybersecurity
• Work within a multi-discipline environment supporting process engineers, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers to deliver large scale upgrades to our clients
• Directly manage your local client base to stay in tune with client needs and respond to their needs
• Cross sell other services outside of automation to your client base
• Support the local client base through the delivery of capital upgrades as well as maintenance services
• Support your manager with labour forecasting to deliver ongoing projects and future hiring needs
• Respond to requests for proposals and tenders through the development of cost estimates and proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study such as Engineering or Computer Science or 3 year college level electrical technology program, or Automation program
• License to practice Engineering in British Columbia (P.Eng designation or eligibility) is considered an asset
• 10 years’ progressive hands on experience programming PLCs and SCADA systems is required.
• 5 + years Management experience on top of the hands on experience
• Demonstrated previous project management experience is an asset
• Understanding the design documentation process and how engineered drawings and specifications go hand in hand for owners to procure contractors is required
• Able to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously
• A hands on background in PLC/DCS programming for various vendors such as Rockwell, Emmerson (RX3i) is an asset.
• HMI/SCADA experience with various platforms such as AVEVA (InTouch or System Platform), iFIX, Ignition, and Rockwell FactoryTalk is an asset.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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