Role: Project Manager – Distribution Design & Customer Connections (DDCC)

Contract Duration: March 1, 2026 – March 13, 2027
Vacancies: Hiring 4 individuals 

Location: Burnaby, BC - in office 2-3 days per week

Max INC Rate: $69.81/hr
Max T4 Rate: $59.16/hr

Role Overview

The Project Manager will work within the Distribution Design and Customer Connections (DDCC) organization, leading the delivery of strategic customer connection initiatives. This role is responsible for managing a high volume of complex, high-profile, and time-sensitive customer projects, while coordinating across multiple internal stakeholders to meet mandated timelines, budgets, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management activities including planning, execution, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.

• Manage multiple concurrent customer connection projects with varying levels of complexity, risk, and stakeholder involvement.

• Collaborate closely with internal delivery partners including Distribution Design, Engineering, Line Field Operations, Construction Services, Program Contract Management, Environment, Indigenous Relations, and Safety.

• Establish and maintain strong, influential working relationships with key operational groups and Key Accounts.

• Monitor program performance, forecast workload and resource requirements, and control schedules and budgets.

• Prepare and deliver clear project status updates, dashboards, and reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Apply appropriate project delivery models and contracting strategies to support successful outcomes.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in program or project management.

• Demonstrated delivery of high-complexity and/or high-value projects or programs, preferably within a utility, engineering, or construction environment.

• Intermediate technical knowledge in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Technical, Trade, Business, or Sciences), with general knowledge across other disciplines.

• Strong understanding of project and program management principles, delivery methodologies, and contracting approaches.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to operate effectively in an unstructured environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, forecast trends, and report on progress using tools such as Excel and Tableau.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Assets

• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification (PMP) or equivalent.

• Engineering degree or equivalent; a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.