Job Title: Project Manager/Estimator – Power Quality & Preventative Maintenance
Location: Vancouver Lower Mainland (with flexibility to attend client and project sites as required)
Company Overview:
Rightway Recruitment is partnering with a leading electrical contractor known for delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative electrical solutions across British Columbia. With a strong reputation in power quality services, preventative maintenance, and electrical systems reliability, this contractor supports clients across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors. Their team specializes in maintaining critical electrical infrastructure — ensuring uptime, safety, and energy efficiency through proactive service programs and technical expertise. They pride themselves on collaboration, continuous learning, and building long-term partnerships that power communities forward.
Job Overview:
Our client is seeking a Project Manager/Estimator – Power Quality & Preventative Maintenance to join their Service Division in Burnaby. This role will lead the delivery of preventative maintenance programs, power quality studies, and electrical upgrades. You will manage client relationships, estimate new work, and coordinate projects from start to finish — ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance across customer facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with electrical service or maintenance experience who enjoys both the technical and client-facing aspects of project management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, pursue, and estimate new business opportunities in power quality and preventative maintenance.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, consultants, contractors, and end users.
- Review and negotiate contracts, identifying unfavourable terms or risk exposure.
- Take ownership of project financial performance, scheduling, and reporting.
- Source and purchase materials and equipment for service and maintenance projects.
- Collaborate with the Power Quality Manager, Coordinators, and Service Electricians to schedule inspections and upgrades.
- Oversee project execution and maintain a strong presence on job sites as needed.
- Review labour and job status reports for accuracy and make necessary adjustments.
- Ensure project documentation, including reports, manuals, and as-built drawings, is completed and delivered.
- Support project closeout by reviewing lessons learned with the team and ensuring all deficiencies are resolved promptly.
Qualifications:
- Electrical Trade Certification, Electrical Engineering Degree, or Electrical Technologist Diploma.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in electrical project management and/or estimating.
- Knowledge of Power Quality or Preventative Maintenance systems.
- Familiarity with high-voltage electrical work and related safety standards.
- Experience using estimating software (e.g., Accubid Pro, Change Order) is an asset.
- FSR B or A certification considered an asset.
- Understanding of arc flash studies, infrared scanning, power factor correction, and UPS systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Working Culture and Perks:
- Work with a highly skilled service team supporting essential infrastructure across BC.
- Engage in a mix of office and field work with ongoing mentorship and technical growth opportunities.
- Collaborative, inclusive culture built around teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Strong focus on safety, professional development, and community impact.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range: $85,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage.
- RRSP matching, life and disability insurance, and wellness support.
- Flexible schedule and vacation policy that promotes work-life balance.
Next Steps:
If you are an experienced Electrical Project Manager/Estimator with a background in Power Quality or Preventative Maintenance, Rightway Recruitment would love to connect with you. Please submit your resume highlighting relevant experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
