Technical Project Manager
Technical Project Manager job in Vancouver, British Columbia working on a multi-billion-dollar river crossing infrastructure project.
This senior role will suit professionals currently working as Construction Manager, Owner’s Engineer, Project Delivery Manager or Engineering Manager who are looking to deliver a landmark infrastructure construction project in Canada.
Project Details
A major river-crossing infrastructure construction project in Vancouver valued at over $4BN is now underway and expected to run for more than five years. This project represents one of the most significant transportation infrastructure developments in British Columbia and will involve major structural, civil engineering, highway and environmental works.
This Technical Project Manager job role, based in Vancouver, will play a key leadership role in supporting the design, development, and construction delivery of this complex infrastructure scheme.
The project is being delivered under a progressive design-and-build model and requires strong technical coordination between designers, contractors and project delivery teams.
This role is ideal for candidates currently working as Technical Project Manager, Construction Manager, Owner’s Engineer, Engineering Manager or Project Delivery Manager who want to contribute to one of the most technically complex infrastructure construction projects in Vancouver and across Canada.
Responsibilities and Duties
As Technical Project Manager, you will provide technical leadership across design development and infrastructure project delivery, ensuring engineering solutions are practical, compliant and aligned with the project construction programme.
Detailed Technical Project Manager Job Duties Include:
- Lead technical project coordination and management for a major infrastructure construction project in Vancouver
- Manage the interface between engineering design teams and construction delivery teams
- Ensure engineering designs are constructible and aligned with construction sequencing
- Oversee technical delivery of a defined segment of the river crossing project
- Coordinate civil engineering, structural, highway, geotechnical and environmental design packages
- Ensure engineering designs remain compliant with environmental approvals and regulatory obligations
- Ensure design solutions align with project budget and delivery programme constraints
- Provide technical leadership throughout the construction phase to support delivery teams
- Support with project governance and design approvals
- Manage relationships with engineering consultants, contractors and key project stakeholders
Foster strong collaboration between multidisciplinary infrastructure project teams
Desired Skills and Experience
Candidates suitable for this Technical Project Manager job in Vancouver will typically have experience in major infrastructure project delivery roles such as Construction Manager, Owner’s Engineer, Engineering Manager, Technical Advisory Manager or Project Delivery Manager.
Previous experience may include:
- Experience managing engineering design coordination for major infrastructure construction projects
- Strong background in civil engineering infrastructure such as bridges, highways, marine works, tunnels, ports or rail projects
- Experience working on progressive design-build or design-build infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to solve complex engineering and constructability challenges
- Experience working closely with contractors, designers and engineering consultants
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across large project teams
- Experience ensuring environmental compliance in engineering design and project delivery
- Experience gained on major infrastructure, transportation or energy sector projects
- International major project experience is welcome, particularly candidates relocating to or back to Canada
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
- Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering or related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) status in Canada preferred
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) candidates from the UK or other jurisdictions may be considered if pursuing or willing to pursue P.Eng accreditation in Canada
Employing Company Overview and Profile
This employer specialises in providing technical advisory, engineering management and construction project services across major infrastructure projects in Canada. Their teams support clients across transportation, civil engineering and infrastructure development projects throughout Vancouver, British Columbia and other parts of Canada.
They are recognised for delivering technically complex infrastructure schemes and providing expert engineering oversight across major project delivery programmes. Their collaborative working culture and involvement in landmark infrastructure developments make them one of the most respected consultancies operating within the Vancouver construction and engineering sector.
A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
- Flexible working arrangements, including home working
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Four weeks annual vacation plus statutory holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience
