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City of Powell River

Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.

Project Manager- Engineering Services (Temporary - 2 year term)

(Salary Range $119,952- $137,700 per year)

Calling all project managers! Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? We have exciting capital projects on the horizon and are looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to provide technical support to the engineering services department. If you are skilled communicator with experience in structural and mechanical project delivery, then we want to hear from you! We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, superior pension plan contributions and much more.

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure Services, you will play a lead role in managing and delivering a variety of capital projects. Having a solid understanding of civil engineering, you’ll review drawings and schedules to fully understand and provide input on capital projects and work with the Procurement team in preparing, tendering and awarding RFP’s and contracts.   Leading the way through the life of the project, you will evaluate risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them. As a seasoned leader, you’ll provide guidance to consulting engineers and technical staff, analyze date and prepare reports, conduct onsite inspections, monitor and assess construction progress, and ensure compliance with standards.  Your ability to build and maintain effective relationships and facilitate open dialogue will be essential to delivering the project deliverables on time and on budget.

Ideally, you hold a University Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering and are registered, or eligible for registration, with the relevant professional association in British Columbia (EGBC, ASTTBC). You have at least five (5) years of related experience in structural and mechanical project deliver with sound knowledge of project and contract management principles including master municipal contract documents and Canadian construction documents.  A skilled communicator and negotiator, you have demonstrated success in engaging multiple stakeholders, resolving conflicts and applying creative solutions when problem solving.

The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Powell River; relocation assistance is available.

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