A career that gives you purpose. A company that stands up for you. A team where you can be yourself. Sound too good to be true? This is life at Houle. We believe in empowering communities through local projects that positively impact people's lives. We're a passionate group of people who love collaborating on innovative and challenging projects.

About this role

Are you ready to elevate your career to the next level? Are you a strong project manager looking for the next big challenge? Imagine being part of a team that designs and builds critical healthcare facilities-places where families come when they are most vulnerable, where children are born, and where loved ones receive essential care.

Join our Major Projects Team and contribute to creating hospitals that serve our communities in their times of need. Grow your career with us, engage in continuous personal development, and be part of a high-performing team that supports and inspires each other. Apply now to work on one of the next major hospital projects in Western Canada and make a meaningful impact.

Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager, you will join the Major Projects team building some of the most meaningful and needed multi-year Hospital projects in British Columbia. These projects range from $30 - $400 million with a typical duration of 3 to 7 years.

This role is best suited for those with strong project management and leadership skills who want to make an impact. You'll be part of a progressive and supportive environment that fosters high performance and continuous development, enabling individuals and teams to grow meaningfully while meeting or exceeding project deliverables.

Location
This is a site-based role on project sites across the Lower Mainland, BC, and Western Canada. Compensation will reflect factors such as work location and any applicable shift schedules.

Your responsibilities

• Manage time, cost, quality, risks and financial performance of assigned scope.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the assigned scope of the design-build process, in collaboration with user groups, engineers, architects, and vendors
• Develop, review, and provide feedback on project schedules.
• Assemble submittals and other project documentation (including technical, safety, environmental, QA/QC, insurance, bonding, permits, etc.)
• Purchase materials and equipment ensuring delivery on schedule
• Estimate changes to scope and value engineering options
• Collaborate with construction team to plan, monitor, and manage labor requirements
• Lead, manage, and mentor assigned Junior Project Managers or Project Coordinators to ensure their development
• Work with the Safety Manager, foreman, and superintendent to ensure safety on site is the #1 priority

Your experience and skills

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Minimum 7 years of construction project management experience
• Demonstrated experience as the lead project manager leading a minimum of two projects with contract values of over $7 million is required
• Understanding of project financial reporting and contract law
• Experience creating, monitoring and updating project schedules
• Experience estimating projects and/or changes
• Experience with Electrical and/or Technology scopes within buildings is preferred
• Project Management training or certification. PMP, an asset
• Electrical certification or degree in Electrical Engineering is an asset

About Houle

As BC's leading electrical contractor and systems integrator, we believe in delivering safe, reliable power for the future. From hospitals and universities, to airports, shipping terminals and shopping centres, our electrical and technology professionals proudly provide innovative solutions that create value for our customers every day.

Since 1944, we've been dedicated to our craft, committed to quality workmanship, and building teams that thrive. Driven by purpose and connected through collaboration, our focus on people guides our success in delivering some of the most exciting infrastructure projects in the province.

As a certified Great Place to Work, one of BC's Top 100 Employers, and Best Managed company, we have been recognized for our efforts in creating a safe and inclusive work environment.

Why join our team?

• We emphasize having a work-life balance - We offer flexible work schedules and a competitive vacation policy.
• Continuous development is a top priority - Whether you're looking for a corporate career or a career in the field, you are supported with access to tools and training for development and growth.
• Our employee benefits prioritize your financial, physical, and mental well-being - From RRSP matching to health and wellness reimbursements and additional Houle days off, we've got you covered.
• We have many exciting project opportunities - With many projects on the go around BC, we're certain you will find countless ways to bring communities to life.
• We have fun! Connection is key at Houle, from industry events to themed office gatherings, we never miss an opportunity to celebrate. Join us for our summer bbqs, potlucks, charity fundraisers, community volunteering, and many more fun events!
• A safe space for everyone - We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We're committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of belonging for all employees.

Salary range: $95,000-$120,000 per year plus a competitive total compensation package. Actual salary will be commensurate with location, shift schedules, experience, skills and overall match to the position offered. Let's chat throughout the hiring process and determine the best fit.

Sound like a match? We'd love to connect.

Please visit https://www.houle.ca/careers and click on the listing for Project Manager, Major Projects. The opportunity will remain open until it has been filled.

Houle will not be accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment firms sent to HR, our managers, or employees directly without a signed agreement within the last 12 months. Unsolicited resumes sent to Houle will not be accepted or obligate our organization to pay any fees if the candidate is hired through alternate contacts.

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Houle will not be accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment firms sent to HR, our managers, or employees directly without a signed agreement within the last 12 months. Unsolicited resumes sent to Houle will not be accepted or obligate our organization to pay any fees if the candidate is hired through alternate contacts.