Project Manager - Infrastructure

Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure

Location: Burnaby, BC, or another major centre
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, one day per week in the office
Duration: 2-Year Contract
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week
Industry: Utilities / Infrastructure / Project Management

About the Opportunity

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of medium-risk, high-complexity infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams through planning, approvals, procurement, construction, risk management, and project closeout. This role is well suited to an experienced Project Manager who can coordinate complex technical and stakeholder requirements while maintaining control of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of medium-risk, high-impact and complex infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Define project objectives covering scope, schedule, cost, environmental requirements, Indigenous relations, stakeholders, properties, regulatory requirements, and resources.
• Develop project delivery strategies, project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), detailed work packages, and risk management plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal and external resources to deliver project objectives safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage project delivery models, procurement and supply chain strategies, contracts, permits, regulatory approvals, and commercial arrangements.
• Coordinate environmental, Indigenous relations, stakeholder, regulatory, and public consultation requirements, including mitigation and compensation plans.
• Participate in contract and claim negotiations with consultants, suppliers, and contractors.
• Monitor project performance, identify and manage risks, and analyze cost, scope, and schedule variances to implement corrective actions.
• Lead project progress reporting and communicate project status to sponsors, management, and other stakeholders.
• Manage project acceptance and closeout activities, including release of resources and completion reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience within an electric utility or similar industrial environment.
• Intermediate to senior-level project management knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Business, Environmental Sciences, or Economics. Candidates with a technical diploma plus several years of relevant project management experience will also be considered.
• Project management coursework.
• Intermediate-level knowledge in a relevant technical or business field sufficient to provide technical coordination and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of project-related standards, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex project activities involving engineering, procurement, construction management, regulatory approvals, stakeholder engagement, planning and controls, and safety.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Advanced written and spoken English skills for a professional environment.

Nice to Have

• PMP® designation.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Experience with hydroelectric and generating facilities, including substations and generating stations.
• Experience with infrastructure projects.

Work Location

The role is based in Burnaby, BC (Edmonds) with a hybrid work arrangement requiring one day per week in the office. Candidates based in other major centres may work from another office location.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to lead complex infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle while working across engineering, construction, procurement, regulatory, environmental, Indigenous relations, and stakeholder functions. The position provides significant responsibility for project strategy, risk, commercial arrangements, and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Apply Today

If you're a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience delivering complex utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your updated resume to learn more about this opportunity.

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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