Project Manager - Utilities and Municipal Infrastructure (EOI)

Expression of Interest

This is an ongoing (evergreen) job posting to support our expanding portfolio of services. As we continue to grow, we are building a strong pipeline of skilled project managers to join our team. Interested candidates are invited to submit an expression of interest for future opportunities. Successful candidates will play a key role in delivering a diverse and exciting portfolio of capital utility and infrastructure projects in Western and Northern Canada.

About Maven

At Maven, we build  what communities depend on — power, water, gas, and other essential systems that keep communities connected and thriving. Our success is driven by our people: motivated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and commitment to every project.

Their passion and innovation help shape critical infrastructure and utility systems across Western and Northern Canada.

Our vision is: “To be the trusted, industry-leading partner offering large-firm expertise and quality with the efficiency and agility of a mid-sized team.”

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful completion of medium to high-risk infrastructure projects. This includes planning, directing, and monitoring activities throughout the project lifecycle, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring that projects are delivered safely, with quality, on budget, and on schedule.

This work requires collaboration with a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary project team and reports to our Program Manager. The core responsibilities include:

• Follow project delivery processes to ensure projects are completed in the most cost-effective manner, meeting client standards and quality requirements
• Plan and manage projects through all phases: initiation and planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop plans and monitor project progress using charters and project management plans, risk assessments, schedules, budgets, cashflows, procurement plans, quality plans, and communication plans
• Manage change through-out the project; problem solve unexpected challenges and delays
• Direct the multi-disciplinary team including engineering, procurement, stakeholder engagement, environmental, safety, Indigenous Relations, properties, as well as your internal project delivery team
• Manage the engineering design review; ensure the approved design meet the project, client and technical requirement, regulatory rules, and long-term operability needs
• Report progress and present status updates to internal and external parties
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, and manage priorities, risks, and mitigation
• Identify and execute activities required to obtain relevant regulatory and/or external approvals/permits
• Manage the competitive procurement process and once awarded, contract administration

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, business, or economics
• Licensed as a professional engineer in the province of British Columbia & a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• A minimum of 7 – 10+ years of consulting experience in project management on municipal infrastructure projects
• Extensive technical expertise and experience with the delivery and management of utility and municipal infrastructure projects
• Extensive technical expertise and knowledge of utility and municipal infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to lead projects and make decisions independently, while collaborating with a project team
• Proven ability to review and approve engineering documentation; knows how to interpret electrical, mechanical, and civil drawings and design reports
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in English
• Good knowledge of finance and procurement, sufficient to provide technical coordination and input
• Excellent use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of Project Management tools such as MS Project

Why Join Maven:

• Do meaningful work – Deliver projects that build what communities depend on, from power and water to gas and other essential infrastructure across Western Canada.

• Grow professionally without big corporate overhead – Take on the complexity and professional challenges of large-scale projects while enjoying the efficiency, agility, and support of a mid-sized team.
• Be part of a values-driven culture – Guided by our Maven 6 values — Safety, Sharing, Standards, Speed, Solutions, and Stretch — and strengthened by our People Cornerstones, we foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous growth.
• Enjoy competitive rewards – Receive fair, competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits that reflect the value you bring.
• Invest in your development – Access training, peer coaching, team meetings, and mentorship to support your career progression.
• Balance work and life – Benefit from a flexible hybrid model that blends remote work with meaningful in-person collaboration at our North Vancouver office.
• Give back with us – Contribute to our Share program, where we partner with local organizations and create volunteer opportunities for our team.
• Join a growth story – Maven has been recognized as one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing professional services firms, with a vision to become the trusted, industry-leading partner in infrastructure delivery.

Compensation:

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Based on the requirements set out below, we are seeking an individual in the median of the salary range $90,000 – $125,000.

Note : Maven is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be invited to interview based on their fit with this advertised role. Only those people legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered and only those invited to an interview will be contacted.