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Join Our Team at Centre Electric & Technology — Electrical Project Manager

Location: Burnaby

Salary: $110,000–$125,000 Annually; Competitive; TBD based on experience
Start Date: As soon as available
Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits: laptop, phone, matching RRSP contributions, and a full benefits package

Job Summary

Centre Electric & Technology is seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrical Project Manager to join our growing Electrical Division. Reporting to the Electrical Division Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing, organizing, and successfully delivering commercial electrical projects.

This position requires an experienced electrical professional with strong project management, leadership, and technical skills, along with a proven track record in managing commercial electrical projects. The successful candidate will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and safety standards.

As a key member of the organization, the Electrical Project Manager will oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, material coordination, manpower allocation, and project execution. This role will also work closely with field teams, clients, general contractors, suppliers, and office staff to ensure smooth project operations and successful completion.

The ideal candidate will act as a main liaison between clients, field teams, and office staff, proactively resolving project issues and maintaining strong customer relationships. With strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), construction practices, and project management, this role is essential to the continued success and growth of Centre Electric & Technology.

Key Responsibilities

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, with responsibilities split between office and active project sites. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Project Management & Coordination

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial electrical projects from award through completion and turnover
• Develop and maintain project budgets, baseline schedules, forecasts, and three-week look-ahead schedules to ensure timely and profitable project completion
• Coordinate with foremen, electricians, apprentices, estimators, suppliers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, manpower, materials, and overall project performance
• Provide regular manpower forecasts to field operations and coordinate crew requirements based on project schedules and workload
• Conduct regular site visits to review progress, quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements
• Monitor project schedules and proactively identify delays, schedule risks, and potential impacts to project completion
• Manage deficiencies and commissioning activities throughout the project and ensure outstanding items are tracked through completion

Estimating & pre-construction

• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope of work to understand project requirements
• Complete and manage electrical quantity take-offs, pricing, material requirements, and labour estimates for assigned projects
• Lead tender reviews, project handover, and the transition from estimating to project execution, ensuring scope, costs, schedules, and project requirements are clearly defined
• Identify potential scope gaps, changes, and cost impacts and communicate them to the appropriate parties
• Review project drawings and specifications to identify cost-saving opportunities, material alternatives, and potential value-engineering options while maintaining project requirements
• Obtain and review supplier quotations and coordinate pricing for project materials and equipment
• Provide actual project hours and costs to the estimating team at project close-out to support future estimating and improve bid accuracy

Client & Contractor Relations

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, general contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders
• Maintain clear and professional communication throughout the project
• Attend project meetings and provide updates regarding schedule, progress, costs, and project issues
• Address and resolve project concerns and maintain strong working relationships with clients and contractors
• Prepare and manage RFIs, including coordinating with the GC, consultants, and project stakeholders to obtain timely responses and maintain project documentation

Financial & Project Administration

• Monitor project costs, labour, materials, purchase orders, and subcontractor costs to support project profitability
• Establish and maintain project budgets and regularly review actual costs against the approved project budget
• Conduct monthly cost-to-complete reviews by comparing hours and costs incurred against the project estimate and forecast
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, change orders, progress billings, site instructions, and other project documentation
• Prepare and manage change-order pricing using approved contract labour rates and ensure all extra work is properly documented and authorized
• Obtain signed field work authorizations for extra work before the work proceeds and ensure approved extras are properly tracked and converted into change orders
• Review project financials and provide regular updates on project performance, forecasts, and potential cost issues
• Review project invoices and progress billings for accuracy, supporting documentation, and alignment with project progress and contract requirements
• Manage project purchase orders and coordinate procurement based on approved vendor quotations and project requirements
• Monitor long-lead materials and equipment, including major electrical gear and distribution equipment, and follow up on delivery schedules to avoid project delays
• Review subcontract agreements at project award and identify key commercial requirements, including insurance, bonding, payment terms, notice requirements, liquidated damages, and other significant contractual obligations
• Track substantial completion, holdback, and lien-related dates and ensure required project actions and billing are completed within applicable deadlines
• Manage project close-out, including deficiencies, as-built drawings, warranties, O&M documentation, and final turnover to the Service Department

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), applicable regulations, contract requirements, and company standards
• Ensure required project safety documentation, site orientations, toolbox talks, and incident records are maintained and properly filed
• Support and promote company safety policies and procedures throughout project execution
• Work closely with field teams to ensure quality workmanship, safe work practices, and compliance with project requirements

Project Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate and organized project records, including drawings, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders, submittals, site instructions, meeting minutes, schedules, cost information, and close-out documentation
• Lead or participate in regular project meetings and ensure decisions, action items, and follow-up requirements are clearly documented and communicated
• Proactively identify project risks and issues and develop practical solutions to minimize their impact on schedule, cost, quality, and project delivery

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in electrical project management, estimating, project coordination, or a related role within the commercial, institutional, or industrial electrical construction industry.
• Education: Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Proven experience managing electrical construction projects from estimating and project handover through completion and close-out.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, construction practices, electrical drawings, specifications, and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
• Experience with project estimating, quantity take-offs, pricing, change orders, budgets, scheduling, procurement, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Bluebeam, and project management or estimating software.
• Electrical trade certification, Red Seal Journeyman Electrician, FSR designation, or related electrical field experience is considered an asset.
• PMP, or other project management certification is considered an asset.
• Valid BC driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field environment
• Regular visits to active construction job sites to monitor project progress, coordinate with field teams, and address project requirements
• Occasional attendance at project meetings, site meetings, and inspections outside the regular office environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonuses
• car allowance
• Health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

About Centre Electric & Technology

Founded in 1997, Centre Electric began as a two-person operation servicing the Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver. As the building became a major tech hub, we expanded rapidly to meet the growing demand for high-performance electrical and communication systems. In 2025, Centre Electric acquired Spectrum Networks, which has a branch in Ontario. Spectrum Networks has been serving customers in Ontario for more than 15 years.

Today, Centre Electric has grown into a leading design-build Electrical Contractor, Security Systems Contractor, Communications Contractor and Wireless Systems Integrator with a team of 100+ professionals. Our specialties span challenging commercial and industrial design-build projects, and we maintain a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and client collaboration — from early design to long-term maintenance.

Pay: $110,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you currently located in the Metro Vancouver area?
• Do you have at least 3–5 years of experience in electrical project management, estimating, project coordination, or a related role in commercial, institutional, or industrial electrical construction? If yes, please explain.
• Do you have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, OR equivalent electrical construction field experience? If yes, please explain.
• Do you hold any of the following certifications or qualifications?

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician
FSR designation
PMP or other project management certification
None of the above

Work Location: In person