Project Manager - Municipal Projects

North Vancouver, BC

LOCATION: North Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

LEVEL: Intermediate - Senior

As an infrastructure consultancy acting as owner’s representatives for utility and municipal clients, Maven delivers projects and services that will serve the communities where we live, work and play. And it starts with our people – motivated to do our best work and make an impact.

We are looking for a professional who has a strong civil background with municipal infrastructure experience in water services, and most importantly aligns with our team values (Safety, Wellbeing, Respect, Quality, Collaborate & Growth Mindset). This position is based in the Greater Vancouver area and will be responsible for supporting capital infrastructure projects for our municipal client.

Our Offering:

Grow with us – Take on new projects and learn with our experienced team
Work on interesting projects – From water facility upgrades to transmission line projects
Receive competitive compensation and health benefits
Be supported through training, team meetings, 1-2-1 meetings, and townhalls
Attend staff events and contribute to our Share 1% program – we donate 1% of our annual revenue into local community groups
Work in a professional, friendly, and respectful culture – named as a Best Place to Work for Inclusion and Mental Health
Contribute to a growth-oriented business – Maven has been recognized as the fastest growing professional services company in western Canada in 2019, 2020 and 2021

Responsibilities:

Create project management documents such as project charters, project management plans, schedules, cost estimates, and track progress
Develop Request for Proposal documents
Administer construction and consulting engineering contracts
Manage project stakeholders ensuring that appropriate public consultation for projects is undertaken
Oversee consultants’ work and construction contractors, ensuring all standards, specifications and regulations are followed and accurate construction documentation is obtained and recorded
Perform the role of owner’s engineer by reviewing and approving design and project decisions made by consultants working under his/her supervision

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, business, or economics
Licensed as a professional engineer in the province of British Columbia
A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification would be an asset
5+ years of experience working on municipal or civil projects
5+ years of experience working in project management
Experience working on projects related to dams, treatment facilities, reservoir, pump stations and water mains
Proven ability to lead projects and work independently
Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in English
Good knowledge of finance and procurement sufficient to provide technical coordination and input
Excellent use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of Project Management tools such as MS Project

About Maven

Maven delivers infrastructure projects for communities in Western and Northern Canada as owner’s representatives. We turn client ideas and objectives into sustainable infrastructure, delivered safely, on time and on budget with Maven’s unique expertise.

The word “Maven” means, “one who is experienced or knowledgeable.” Our people are our success. We are a mid-sized firm, with a professional and friendly team committed to our values of safety, wellbeing, respect, quality, collaborate and growth mindset.

We believe we are part of the wider community and need to do our part to contribute, ensuring a positive future for our fellow citizens. Through our Share1% program we select organizations to partner with and offer volunteer opportunities for our staff.

Compensation:

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Based on the requirements set out above, we are seeking an individual in the median of the salary range $90,000 - $145,000.

Applications:

Email your CV and cover letter to careers@mavengroup.ca.

Maven is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be invited to interview based on their fit with this advertised role. Only those people legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered and only those invited to an interview will be contacted.