Project Manager, Major Projects

Overview

A career that gives you purpose. A company that stands up for you. A team where you can be yourself. Houle empowers communities through local projects that positively impact people's lives. We design and build critical healthcare facilities and collaborate on innovative and challenging projects.

Join our Major Projects Team and contribute to creating hospitals that serve communities in their times of need. Grow your career with us, engage in continuous development, and be part of a high-performing team that supports and inspires each other. This role involves working on one of the next major hospital projects in Western Canada.

Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager, you will join the Major Projects team building meaningful multi-year Hospital projects in British Columbia. Projects range from $30 million to $400 million with typical durations of 3 to 7 years. This role suits someone with strong project management and leadership skills who wants to make an impact, in a progressive and supportive environment that fosters high performance and development.

Location

This is a site-based role on various project sites across the Lower Mainland, BC, and Western Canada. Compensation reflects work location and shift schedules.

Your responsibilities

- Manage time, cost, quality, risks and financial performance of the assigned scope.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee the design-build process, in collaboration with user groups, engineers, architects, and vendors.
- Develop, review, and provide feedback on project schedules.
- Assemble submittals and other project documentation (including technical, safety, environmental, QA/QC, insurance, bonding, permits, etc.).
- Purchase materials and equipment ensuring delivery on schedule.
- Estimate changes to scope and value engineering options.
- Collaborate with the construction team to plan, monitor, and manage labor requirements.
- Lead, manage, and mentor assigned Junior Project Managers or Project Coordinators to support their development.
- Work with the Safety Manager, foreman, and superintendent to ensure safety on site as the top priority.

Your experience and skills

- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Minimum 7 years of construction project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience as the lead project manager on at least two projects with contract values over $7 million.
- Understanding of project financial reporting and contract law.
- Experience creating, monitoring, and updating project schedules.
- Experience estimating projects and/or changes.
- Experience with Electrical and/or Technology scopes within buildings is preferred.
- Project Management training or certification; PMP is an asset.
- Electrical certification or degree in Electrical Engineering is an asset.

About Houle

As BC's leading electrical contractor and systems integrator, we deliver safe, reliable power for the future. From hospitals and universities to airports, shipping terminals and shopping centres, our professionals provide innovative solutions that create value for our customers daily.

Since 1944, we have been dedicated to our craft, committed to quality workmanship, and building teams that thrive. Driven by purpose and connected through collaboration, our focus on people guides our success on exciting infrastructure projects in the province.

We are a certified Great Place to Work, one of BC/'s Top 100 Employers, and Best Managed company, recognized for creating a safe and inclusive work environment.

Why join our team?

- We emphasize work-life balance – flexible work schedules and a competitive vacation policy.
- Continuous development is a priority – access to tools and training for development and growth.
- Employee benefits prioritise financial, physical, and mental well-being, including RRSP matching and health reimbursements.
- Many exciting project opportunities across BC to bring communities to life.
- We have fun We celebrate with industry events, themed gatherings, summer BBQs, potlucks, charity fundraisers, and community volunteering.
- A safe space for everyone – we celebrate diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer with a culture of belonging.

Salary range: $95,000-$120,000 per year plus a competitive total compensation package. Actual salary depends on location, shift schedules, experience, and fit. We can discuss the best match during the hiring process.

Sound like a match? Please visit our careers page and click on the listing for Project Manager, Burnaby BC. The opportunity will remain open until it has been filled.

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