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Project Leader / Construction Manager

$120k - $147k per year
Full-time

Black & McDonald Limited

Black & McDonald's BC Utilities team is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager – Utilities Construction who is independent, driven, and ready to make a meaningful impact. If you're a strategic thinker with extensive utilities construction experience, this is your opportunity to lead complex, electrical projects with an established industry leader. The Senior Project Manager position is located in Vancouver and reports directly to the Operations Manager or Division Manager.

At Black & McDonald, we believe in building more than just projects. Challenging, Meaningful Work Be part of an industry leader in Utilities Safety Construction, tackling projects that make a real impact.

Growth and Development Invest in your future with ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.

Long-Term Stability Build a career with a company committed to your success and professional growth.

Inclusive Culture We're proud to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our workplace.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will oversee utilities construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet schedule, specifications, and budget. Your focus will be on safety, quality, cost control, and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Lead assigned projects to achieve cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance goals

Define project objectives, policies, and performance standards in alignment with company and contract requirements

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams

Develop and manage construction schedules and milestones

Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations

Prepare project estimates and negotiate scope changes as needed

Draft and manage contracts, including revisions and additions

Ensure timely completion of monthly cost forecasting, productivity reports, and project documentation

Identify and correct areas of risk within work/contracts/WIP

Coordinate materials, equipment, and workforce resources

Construction Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

OR Red Seal Electrical Journeyman certification

  • The following certifications/designations are considered an asset: P.Eng. designation, PMP designation, Gold Seal Certification, Construction safety certifications
  • 10+ years as a Project Manager in the construction industry with a contractor
  • At least 8-10 years working in the utilities and/or civil industry with direct experience in large-scale electrical projects.
  • Experience commissioning, integration and applying QA/QC to projects
  • Experience with medium and high voltage utility work, roadway lighting, traffic signals and substations is considered an asset
  • Experience with P3 and/or design-build projects is considered an asset
  • Experience in WWTP projects is considered an asset

To excel in this role, you should bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership, and organizational skills, including:

Contract management and risk identification

Construction scheduling, planning, and execution

Ability to interpret project designs and specifications

Applicable local and provincial labour codes

Strong organization and time management skills

Organization, time management, and cross team collaboration

Technical Proficiency in: MS Office Suite, Microsoft Project (required), JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system

Knowledge of Procore Construction Management Software

Willing and able to travel to sites around British Columbia (Vancouver, Island, Interior locations primarily)

Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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Vacancy posted 28 days ago
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