Infrastructure Contractor Manager - FTT

Marketing Statement

As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.

At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.

We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides infrastructure and project management expertise to develop, implement and manage infrastructure projects funded by the departmental operating budget. Directly manages the work that contractors perform for CMBC’s Infrastructure Maintenance department.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plans assigned projects, including defining project scope, in collaboration with senior management, creating business cases/justifications and work plans, determining the objectives and measurements, determining the budget, resources, and stakeholders.

Manages and monitors assigned projects through implementation, including executing the project according to the project plan; creating project management records and documentations; monitoring the project progress and financial status of project. Anticipates and proactively manages change throughout the project life cycle.

Presents and reports the project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones, and key project metrics to senior leadership team. Provides suggestions and recommendations to the senior leadership team on risk management and project delivery.

Prepares contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFP) and tender documents for projects or ongoing service contracts, including terms and conditions, scope of work definition, technical requirements, project specific requirements and project schedule constraints. Manages all activities related to assigned contracts to ensure consistency with contract terms and conditions.

Manages cross functional project teams and stakeholders at CMBC. Develops and maintains a respectful and productive relationship with all stakeholders. Coordinates internal trades resources and third parties/vendors to seamlessly execute projects.

Coordinates information sharing between stakeholders and serves as a liaison for both internal and external communications to keep the parties updated during the scope of the project.

Prepares a variety of project related reports, analyses, and recommendations pertaining to assigned projects.

Participates in the evaluation and selection of project consultants or contractors.

Interacts with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and develop budgets and scopes of work for their requests.

Submits permit applications when applicable.

Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work schedules are appropriately coordinated thereby minimizing disruptions.

Identifies the need and actively participate in vendor performance meetings when required.

Engages with key stakeholders to ensure adherence and compliance with the terms of the contracts.

Participates in review meetings on a regular basis with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Reviews contract invoices; submits requisitions, monitors purchase orders.

Works with TransLink Strategic Sourcing to develop a strategy to ensure contracts are in place for essential work.

Evaluates proposal responses on behalf of the Infrastructure Maintenance department.

Works with the CMBC Asset Management group to support the review of design drawings for larger Capital projects. Works with CMBC Corporate Safety to develop and ensure work is being done to our standards and aligns or exceeds those of WorkSafeBC.

Provides direct supervision and monitoring of both contractors and internal staff working on projects.

Provide relief coverage for the Assistant Manager, Infrastructure Maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

The competencies for this position would be acquired through completion of a degree in Engineering and/or Business and a PMP certification or a Red Seal Ticket in a building trade, plus courses in labour relations, conflict resolution, and supervisory techniques.

Requires five (5) years relevant experience, in multi-disciplined building maintenance or the construction industry, covering all aspects of repair, renovation, maintenance and construction of new and existing building and associated equipment.

Requires supervisory experience with a multi-disciplined team in a unionized environment together with knowledge of the application of collective agreements, policies, and procedures.

Other Requirements:

Solid working knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of project and contract management.

Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Solid time management skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.

Solid interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Solid technical skills in business and project management computer applications and databases.

Strong financial acumen to allow for effective planning, management, and expenditure of operational costs.

Shift and weekend work are at times required as CMBC’s facilities are in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

This is a full-time temporary position for 12 months.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $100,080 - $150,120 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Careers.aspx to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: September 18, 2026
Closing Date: Open untill filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected]