Posted 2 days ago
Project Manager – Infrastructure
@ Raise
Burnaby, British Columbia
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Overview
Raise is hiring two experienced Project Managers – Infrastructure on behalf of one of Canada's largest electrical energy suppliers, in Burnaby, British Columbia. The role manages a portfolio of medium-risk, high-complexity projects across the full delivery lifecycle, including procurement, regulatory approvals and stakeholder consultation. The contract runs from 2026-11-30 to 2028-11-25 at $75.94/hour depending on experience, with one day per week in the Burnaby office.
Responsibilities:
- Lead project delivery lifecycle from scope to closure
- Negotiate contracts and act as client delegate
- Secure permits and regulatory approvals
- Consult with Indigenous communities, regulators and stakeholders
- Monitor cost, scope and schedule variances and risks
Requirements summary:
- 9 to 10 years progressive project management experience
- Electric utility or heavy industrial background
- Intermediate-level engineering, business or environmental knowledge
- Excellent planning, negotiation and communication skills
- PMP designation strongly preferred
Tools & skills
Supply chain managementProject managementPPMStakeholder managementLeadershipNegotiationCommunication skillsPMP
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 9+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PMP |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, Veterans, People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Economics |
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Job description
- Pay Rate: $75.94/hour, depending on experience
- Contract End Date: Start Date 2026-11-30 End Date 2028-11-25 ( 2 Years)
- Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Description
The Project Managers – Infrastructure in this role will manage a portfolio of medium-risk, high-complexity/high-impact projects within our clients infrastructure framework. This role leads multi-disciplinary project teams across the full project delivery lifecycle—from initial scope definition, user requirement elaboration, and governance gating to supply chain strategy, stakeholder consultation, construction supervision, and final project closure. Ideal candidates will bring extensive utility or industrial project management experience, with specific familiarity in hydroelectric generating facilities, substations, and utility infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Portfolio Leadership & Strategy
- Scope & Objective Alignment: Coordinate the definition of project objectives (scope, schedule, cost, environmental, Indigenous relations, regulatory, properties, and human resources) in partnership with the Project Initiator; secure formal approval from the Project Sponsor.
- Delivery Strategy: Lead the development of optimal delivery models and practice-scaling strategies, incorporating Single Viable Alternative analysis, gate governance, funding structures, and key deliverables while promoting innovative solutions.
- Governance & Standards: Ensure all project activities strictly conform to Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Practices. Enforce and model project-related policies and procedures while contributing to the continuous improvement of standards.
- Planning & Execution
- Lifecycle Planning: Collaborate with functional organizations to set up project teams. Lead the creation and ongoing updates of Project Plans, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and detailed work packages.
- Work Package Management: Oversee and hold overall accountability for the planning, execution, and quality of work packages managed by Work Package Managers.
- Resource Guidance: Ensure projects are staffed with appropriate skill sets; assign tasks, provide leadership, and review work in progress to ensure technical accuracy and quality assurance.
- Variance & Risk Control: Monitor and analyze project performance throughout the lifecycle. Proactively identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks, and take corrective actions on cost, scope, and schedule variances (including managing project contingency).
- Monthly Reporting & Closure: Lead monthly project progression reporting to Initiators and management. Manage formal project acceptance, release of resources, and preparation of the Project Completion & Evaluation Report.
- Procurement, Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Commercial Arrangements: Establish supply chain strategies and formal commercial agreements with consultants, equipment suppliers, and contractors.
- Hydro Representative Delegate: Act as ’s designated delegate on construction, equipment, and service contracts. Participate directly in contract and claim negotiations.
- Regulatory & Permits: Secure all required licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals. Represent in discussions and formal negotiations with regulators and external agencies.
- External Consultations: Consult and negotiate with key external entities including Indigenous communities, regulators, environmental groups, local stakeholders, unions, and the public; develop and oversee mitigation and compensation plans.
- Must-Have Requirements
- Minimum 9 to 10 years of progressively responsible Project Management experience within an electric utility or similar heavy industrial environment.
- Demonstrated intermediate-to-senior level project management knowledge and proven leadership across multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Technical Breadth: Intermediate-level knowledge in engineering, business, or environmental sciences to provide effective technical guidance and coordination.
- Soft Skills: Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, negotiation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Nice-to-Have
- Hands-on experience with hydroelectric generating stations, substations, and power generation facilities.
- Direct background delivering large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.
- Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Economics, or a related discipline. (Candidates holding a technical Diploma combined with extensive, relevant Project Management experience will also be considered).
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP®) designation is strongly preferred
- Candidates in this role will be working one day per week in the Burnaby office. Candidates based in other major centres may work from another office location.
- Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
- Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/
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