Transportation Project Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transportation Project Manager is responsible for cost estimates and general operational oversight of various electrical/systems transportation construction projects.

Company Overview

Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions

Plan and manage each stage of a project to ensure that all contractual commitments are met on time and within budget. Job tasks include but are not limited to:

• Prepare project construction schedules

• Submit “Requests for Information” to clients

• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects

• Act as the main point-of-contact for project personnel

• Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as requested by clients

• Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports and billing information

• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets

• Report regularly to the management team

• Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for commercial & industrial projects within set deadlines

• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation

• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders

• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates

• Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customers, subcontractors, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements

• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency

• Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders

• Coordinate closely with project management

• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate

• Mentor junior project management and coordinators

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Other duties as assigned

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location

• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

• Previous SkyTrain or LRT systems experience is preferred.

• 5+ years of project management and estimating experience in the electrical industry

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledgeable with specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
• Knowledgeable of the NFPA, N.E.C. and all relevant local codes
• Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to electrical work
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Strong proficiency in excel is mandatory.
• Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid or equivalent
• Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time
• Able to multitask due to concurrent projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary CAD $125,000 - $130,000/ year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage 
• Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
• Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.