Senior Project Manager, Industrial

Location: Burnaby, BC (On-site), (fly-in/fly-out across Western Canada, schedule flexible)
Language: English, fluent written and verbal communication required
Background Check Requirement: Yes

About the Opportunity

Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives some of British Columbia's most transformative industrial and infrastructure projects. From hydroelectric stations and substations to LNG facilities, pipelines, mining operations, port facilities, and critical transportation hubs, you’ll play a pivotal role in initiatives that shape the province’s future. You’ll join a passionate team of professionals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and tackling complex challenges with precision and purpose.

At Houle, your work will directly impact communities across BC. You’ll collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, and internal teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and with excellence. This is more than a project management role—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference through meaningful infrastructure development.

What’s in it for You

You’ll be part of a company that values balance, growth, and recognition. Enjoy flexible work schedules, competitive vacation policies, and comprehensive benefits that support your financial, physical, and mental well-being. Houle invests in your development, providing access to training and tools to grow your career in the field or at the corporate level. With many exciting projects underway across BC, there’s endless opportunity to expand your skills while contributing to transformative community projects. And when it’s time to celebrate, Houle knows how to have fun, from office events to volunteer initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead multi-year industrial and infrastructure projects, overseeing all aspects from start-up to closeout.
• In this role, you’ll control project budgets, timelines, and quality, ensuring financial performance aligns with expectations.
• You’ll coordinate contractors, vendors, engineers, and internal teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• You’ll develop and review project documentation including safety, environmental, QA/QC, insurance, bonding, and permits.
• You’ll collaborate with foremen, superintendents, and safety managers to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• You’ll participate in site visits to monitor progress and address challenges proactively.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial & infrastructure project management experience in construction or a related industry.
• Red Seal Electrician, Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or P.Eng. designation.
• PMP Certification, Gold Seal in Project Management, or equivalent education.
• Proven track record managing complex projects, including high voltage substations, generating stations, water treatment, bulk terminals, and transit infrastructure.
• Strong financial acumen, understanding of contract law, and ability to create detailed project schedules.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Procore, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM, Accubid, or scheduling software is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.