The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our vision
to be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.
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Imagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community.
Project Manager (2)
Overview
The Project Manager serves as a part of the professional technical team responsible for helping the Engineering team deliver the annual Civil Utility Infrastructure Capital Program.
Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and administer contracts through the design and construction phases of capital projects, delivering projects on time and on budget.
- Plan and manage budgets and process associated financial statements.
- Provide direction, technical information and evaluation relating to constructing infrastructure and project feasibility to stakeholders, based on Master Municipal Construction Documents
- Analyse location, site development, scope of work budget estimates, funding and timing of work.
- Working with the Finance Division in preparing, tendering, and awarding RFP’s and contracts, soliciting expression of interests, design and design review.
- Providing technical assistance to Public Works Operation staff in the identification of scope and delivery of minor capital and/or emergency operational projects.
- Manage the work of consultants and contractors.
- Effectively communicate, liaise, and direct the work of all relevant stakeholders and customers.
- Responsible for hiring, orientation, training and developing of work plans and job performance expectations, evaluate and supervise/coach/mentor staff. Initiate disciplinary action as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of contract law and other regulatory and contract management risks and issues.
- Technical skills in municipal engineering; knowledge of relevant construction techniques.
- Demonstrated experience with, ability in, and knowledge of contract management, project management and negotiations for capital projects of varying type, size and complexity. Duties span the full project lifecycle, from preparing needs analyses and developing scope and schedules, to assisting with procurement, to detailed tracking of progress and forecasting final costs, to project closeout.
- Ability to lead and manage staff and outside project management service providers in a collaborative team approach.
- Ability to coach and train other staff members in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to satisfy a wide array of customer, environmental, code, and technical requirements or issues and develop creative solutions.
- Ability to prepare effective briefings, reports and presentations, demonstrating excelled written and oral communication skills to a wide variety of audiences including public committees.
- Positive attitude and ability to interact positively with stakeholders, and excel at customer service.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making.
- Skill in the use of MS Office Software including Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as GIS.
- Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.
Qualifications and Experience:
- University Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Registration/license with the relevant professional association in British Columbia (EGBC, ASTTBC) is preferred
- Five (5) years of related experience including a combination of engineering and project management experience in planning, design, construction, consultant administration, contract administration and operations and maintenance of City infrastructure.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience in civil infrastructure and project management would also be considered.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
Working Conditions:
Duties are mostly performed in an office environment, with some field work, including construction site visits and inspections.
The City of Richmond offers a competitive pay and benefits program, attractive incentives and a compressed work day schedule. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada,” please submit your application by following the instructions below:
The City of Richmond uses an applicant tracking system for candidates wishing to view and apply for available career opportunities. For further information regarding position details and to apply, please visit our website at www.chooserichmond.ca.
We are accepting applications until May 20, 2026.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.
