Work Package Manager

Work Package Manager

Location: Burnaby or Surrey, BC
Duration: 12-Month Contract

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Work Package Manager to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers. This role plays a critical part in a Program and Contract Management team responsible for delivering complex infrastructure projects safely and efficiently across the province.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can apply creative problem-solving, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help deliver essential infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned work packages from planning through execution and project closeout.
• Develop project strategies, schedules, forecasts, reports, and tracking mechanisms to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate design management, construction management, field data management, and project reporting activities.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, risks, and deliverables while identifying and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, technical teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Analyze financial and operational data to support strategic decision-making and project performance.
• Coordinate communication between field teams and technical staff to support issue resolution and project execution.
• Manage contract administration activities, including reviewing contractor deliverables, invoices, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Prepare project closeout documentation, lessons learned, quality assurance records, and stakeholder reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance program efficiency and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent project/program management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible project, program, or business management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of project or program management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• High emotional intelligence with a willingness to learn, receive feedback, and adapt.
• Ability to understand both the detailed work package requirements and the broader program objectives.

Nice to Have

• Utility or infrastructure project experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) designation.
• Experience with contract administration and contractor management.
• Experience interpreting financial or asset-related data.
• Experience supporting field operations and construction project delivery.

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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