project manager, construction

Project Manager, Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Employer details Metro Vancouver

Position Status: Full-Time Regular

Department: Project Delivery

Employee Group: Exempt

Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Salary Range / Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P5B ($161,794.85 - $190,355.78 annually) (2024 wage rates)

Our Project Delivery Department is seeking a Project Manager, Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects who will lead the delivery of the early, enabling and ecological projects. This position also leads and delivers project-wide functions such as funding, business process improvements, First Nations engagement, and ensuring adherence to project management best practices.

You are: An experienced leader in delivering complex infrastructure projects with a proven ability to work independently and manage a team to successfully deliver projects. You have worked in public organizations and delivered successful outcomes.

The Project Manager, Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects reports to the Director, Major Projects. This role: Works as a technical specialist/expert and provides project management services for the delivery of major multi-disciplinary projects within the Project Delivery Department. Responsible for leading the delivery of the early, enabling, and ecological projects within the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects within Major Projects. Administers contracts, makes recommendations to senior management on contract awards and amendments, prepares reports and makes presentations to senior management, stakeholders, political committees and the public, as well as managing projects through all phases of project definition, conceptual design, preliminary and detailed design, construction and commissioning. Accountable for the project and program's budget preparation, reporting and resource allocations; monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Develops and implements strategic initiatives, guides staff on cost control and is responsible for the project's schedule. Leads and manages a multi-disciplinary team consisting of engineering and technical staff, external consulting engineers, project management specialists and communications staff. Oversees and approves consultation and engagement strategies. Provides advice and guidance to other MV groups on large, complex projects, liaises with other divisions, departments, external agencies, regulators, municipalities and the public on various issues affecting the project's work. Partners with consultants and technical associations to further objectives ensuring adequate engagement and communication in all project stages. Works diligently to incorporate relevant operating and maintenance considerations and to garner support, input and resources necessary to effectively complete work. Determines relevant processes and standards for procurement; project definition; conceptual, preliminary and detailed design; contract development; tendering; construction; and commissioning. Performs quality audits to ensure technical standards, corporate policies and procedures are adhered to. Ensures permits and authorizations have been obtained and ensures stakeholders have been adequately consulted. Makes decisions to resolve complex technical, financial, contractual, social, environmental and legal challenges encountered throughout the project. Leads risk management for capital projects and works with legal staff to develop solutions for resolving contractual and environmental issues. Makes significant decisions and recommendations regarding consulting and/or construction contract claims for change-orders and extra work. Evaluates the validity of claims by investigating the claimed impacts and exploring alternative methods. May present recommendations for review and approval to the Director, General Manager or CAO depending on scope. Hires, supervises, directs and motivates staff. Monitors performance toward

• Location Burnaby , BC
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 161,794.84 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source CivicJobs.ca #115171
• Burnaby, BC

Advertised until

2026-08-13

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