Project Manager
April 24 2023
Industries
Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories Project, Project management, Planning
Remote
Kelowna, BC • Full time
The Opportunity
McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Kelowna-based Project Manager with demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong communication skills to join our diverse and growing Project Management Division. This position is well suited for a driven individual who is interested in project delivery for major infrastructure projects across BC and desires to be part of a growing team.
The ideal individual has a high attention to detail, communicates clearly and effectively, thrives in team environments, and is looking to take their career to the next level within a diverse team focused on project delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
What You’ll Bring
What Can We Offer You?
Vaccination Requirement
In accordance with the recommendations and guidance provided by government health authorities, McElhanney strongly encourages all employees to get fully vaccinated to protect themselves and others against the health and safety risks and the transmission of COVID-19 to others. This position requires that the successful candidate become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, and as such, proof of vaccination will likely be required at some point. McElhanney will consider all accommodations required due to a protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.
McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Kelowna-based Project Manager with demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong communication skills to join our diverse and growing Project Management Division. This position is well suited for a driven individual who is interested in project delivery for major infrastructure projects across BC and desires to be part of a growing team.
The ideal individual has a high attention to detail, communicates clearly and effectively, thrives in team environments, and is looking to take their career to the next level within a diverse team focused on project delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Working with multiple McElhanney clients, with an initial focus on BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI)
- Facilitate the successful delivery of our client’s projects of varying scale and complexity
- Lead project team meetings, and implement Project Management Plans
- Mentoring and working with our assistant project managers, contract managers and administrators
- Ensuring completion of quality assurance and quality control processes
- Risk identification and analysis
- Public consultation processes
- Value Analysis and Value Engineering facilitating
- Project Tracking, scope management, monthly reporting, monthly financial reporting, cost estimation, tender & contract document preparation
- Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders on behalf of our clients using established engagement processes
- Work with multiple consultants (design, environmental, etc.), client staff, interested parties, third-party utilities to achieve the project goals
- Write effective proposals, liaise with existing and potential clients, and find opportunities to leverage our inter-disciplinary teams to provide value-added services
- Short-term travel will be required from time to time
What You’ll Bring
- Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills; ability to build and manage relationships with numerous clients, consultants, and stakeholders
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, ownership of project tasks and maintaining the best interests of the client
- Demonstrate a track record of maintaining satisfied clients and successfully delivering infrastructure projects
- A degree or diploma in a related field, such as Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or other from an accredited institution
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience in project management. Experience working on highway infrastructure with government clients is a strong asset
- SAVE International, IAP2, PMP or other PMI certification an asset
- Advanced computer (Microsoft Office, MS Project, PowerPoint), technical writing and presentation skills
What Can We Offer You?
- Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
- Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
- A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Continuous support for your professional development and growth
- Ability to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company
Vaccination Requirement
In accordance with the recommendations and guidance provided by government health authorities, McElhanney strongly encourages all employees to get fully vaccinated to protect themselves and others against the health and safety risks and the transmission of COVID-19 to others. This position requires that the successful candidate become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, and as such, proof of vaccination will likely be required at some point. McElhanney will consider all accommodations required due to a protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,100 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation, and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
#LI-HM1 #li-intermediate #li-hybrid #li-onsite #li-remoteIf this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Department: Engineering
This is a full-time position
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