Intermediate Project Manager – Power Transmission & Distribution
Top Benefits
About the role
LOCATION: Hybrid (Lower Mainland, BC)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
At Maven, we build what communities depend on — power, water, gas, and other essential systems that keep communities connected and thriving. Our success is driven by our people: motivated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and commitment to every project.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution to play a key role in delivering an exciting portfolio of capital projects.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful completion of medium to high-risk infrastructure projects. This includes planning, directing, and monitoring activities throughout the project lifecycle, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring that projects are delivered safely, with quality, on budget, and on schedule.
Responsibilities:
This work requires collaboration with cross-functional, multi-disciplinary project team and reports to our Program Manager. The core responsibilities include:
- Follow project delivery processes to ensure projects are completed in the most cost-effective manner, meeting client standards and quality requirements
- Plan and manage projects through all phases: initiation and planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
- Develop plans and monitor project progress using charters and project management plans, risk management plans, schedules, budgets, cashflows, procurement plans, quality plans, and communication plans
- Manage change through-out the project; problem solve unexpected challenges and delays
- Direct the cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team including engineering, procurement, stakeholder engagement, environmental, safety, Indigenous relations, properties, as well as your internal project delivery team
- Manage the engineering design review; ensure the approved design meet the project, client and technical requirement, regulatory rules and long-term operability needs
- Report progress and present status updates to internal and external parties
- Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, and manage priorities, risks and mitigation
- Identify and execute activities required to obtain relevant regulatory and/or external approvals/permits
- Manage the competitive procurement process and once awarded, contract administration
- Participate in site assessment and lead pre-construction meetings as needed
Who We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, business, or economics
- A minimum 9 years of project management experience
- 5+ years of experience delivering power utility or power system infrastructure (transmission, distribution, lines or stations)
- Proven knowledge of utility assets such as distribution lines, cables, substations, SCADA/automation, and transmission systems.
- Demonstrated familiarity with power utility industry standards, processes, and stakeholder coordination requirements, ensuring projects meet safety, regulatory, and quality expectations.
- Experience working within a crown corporation or municipality environment
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is an asset
- Proven ability to lead projects and make decisions, while collaborating with a project team
- Proven ability to review engineering documentation; knows how to interpret electrical, mechanical and civil drawings and design reports
- Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in English
- Good knowledge of finance, procurement, safety standards and environmental standards
About Maven
At Maven, we believe in building more than infrastructure — we build stronger communities. Our people bring passion, expertise, and innovation to every project, helping shape the systems communities depend on: power, water, gas, and other essential services across Western and Northern Canada. As owner’s representatives, we turn client ideas and objectives into sustainable, high-quality infrastructure delivered with safety, efficiency, and expertise.
Our vision is: “To be the trusted, industry-leading partner offering large-firm expertise and quality with the efficiency and agility of a mid-sized team.”
The word Maven means “one who is experienced or knowledgeable.” Our people bring that to life every day. Guided by our six values — Safety, Sharing, Standards, Speed, Solutions, and Stretch — and strengthened by our People Cornerstones, we create an environment where our team can thrive, grow, and deliver meaningful results for our clients and communities.
We also believe in giving back. Through our Share Program, we partner with local organizations and create opportunities for our team to volunteer, ensuring we contribute to a stronger, more resilient future for our communities.
Why Join Maven:
- Do meaningful work – Deliver projects that build what communities depend on, from power and water to gas and other essential infrastructure across Western Canada.
- Grow professionally without big corporate overhead – Take on the complexity and professional challenges of large-scale projects while enjoying the efficiency, agility, and support of a mid-sized team.
- Be part of a values-driven culture – Guided by our Maven 6 values — Safety, Sharing, Standards, Speed, Solutions, and Stretch — and strengthened by our People Cornerstones, we foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous growth.
- Enjoy competitive rewards – Receive fair, competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits that reflect the value you bring.
- Invest in your development – Access training, peer coaching, team meetings, and mentorship to support your career progression.
- Balance work and life – Benefit from a flexible hybrid model that blends remote work with meaningful in-person collaboration at our North Vancouver office.
- Give back with us – Contribute to our Share program, where we partner with local organizations and create volunteer opportunities for our team.
- Join a growth story – Maven has been recognized as one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing professional services firms, with a vision to become the trusted, industry-leading partner in infrastructure delivery.
Compensation:
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. The salary range for this role is from $130,000 – $150,000 per year.
Applications:
Email your CV and cover letter to careers@mavengroup.ca.
Maven is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be invited to interview based on their fit with this advertised role. Only those people legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered and only those invited to an interview will be contacted.
About Maven Consulting Limited
Maven Consulting is an infrastructure engineering and construction consultancy delivering services across Western North America. We strive to help our clients provide the world with energy, utility infrastructure, and to advance future generations. Based in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Maven has been recognized as the fastest growing professional services company in Western Canada and as Best Place to Work in British Columbia in 2021.
The word “Maven” means, “one who is experienced or knowledgeable.” Our people are our success. We have a professional, friendly, and open team committed to our values: serving clients, producing quality work, and proactive communication.
We believe we are part of the wider community and need to do our part to contribute, ensuring a positive future for our fellow citizens. We are proud to donate 1% of our annual revenue to local community groups.
Intermediate Project Manager – Power Transmission & Distribution
Top Benefits
About the role
LOCATION: Hybrid (Lower Mainland, BC)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
At Maven, we build what communities depend on — power, water, gas, and other essential systems that keep communities connected and thriving. Our success is driven by our people: motivated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and commitment to every project.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution to play a key role in delivering an exciting portfolio of capital projects.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful completion of medium to high-risk infrastructure projects. This includes planning, directing, and monitoring activities throughout the project lifecycle, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring that projects are delivered safely, with quality, on budget, and on schedule.
Responsibilities:
This work requires collaboration with cross-functional, multi-disciplinary project team and reports to our Program Manager. The core responsibilities include:
- Follow project delivery processes to ensure projects are completed in the most cost-effective manner, meeting client standards and quality requirements
- Plan and manage projects through all phases: initiation and planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
- Develop plans and monitor project progress using charters and project management plans, risk management plans, schedules, budgets, cashflows, procurement plans, quality plans, and communication plans
- Manage change through-out the project; problem solve unexpected challenges and delays
- Direct the cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team including engineering, procurement, stakeholder engagement, environmental, safety, Indigenous relations, properties, as well as your internal project delivery team
- Manage the engineering design review; ensure the approved design meet the project, client and technical requirement, regulatory rules and long-term operability needs
- Report progress and present status updates to internal and external parties
- Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, and manage priorities, risks and mitigation
- Identify and execute activities required to obtain relevant regulatory and/or external approvals/permits
- Manage the competitive procurement process and once awarded, contract administration
- Participate in site assessment and lead pre-construction meetings as needed
Who We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, business, or economics
- A minimum 9 years of project management experience
- 5+ years of experience delivering power utility or power system infrastructure (transmission, distribution, lines or stations)
- Proven knowledge of utility assets such as distribution lines, cables, substations, SCADA/automation, and transmission systems.
- Demonstrated familiarity with power utility industry standards, processes, and stakeholder coordination requirements, ensuring projects meet safety, regulatory, and quality expectations.
- Experience working within a crown corporation or municipality environment
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is an asset
- Proven ability to lead projects and make decisions, while collaborating with a project team
- Proven ability to review engineering documentation; knows how to interpret electrical, mechanical and civil drawings and design reports
- Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in English
- Good knowledge of finance, procurement, safety standards and environmental standards
About Maven
At Maven, we believe in building more than infrastructure — we build stronger communities. Our people bring passion, expertise, and innovation to every project, helping shape the systems communities depend on: power, water, gas, and other essential services across Western and Northern Canada. As owner’s representatives, we turn client ideas and objectives into sustainable, high-quality infrastructure delivered with safety, efficiency, and expertise.
Our vision is: “To be the trusted, industry-leading partner offering large-firm expertise and quality with the efficiency and agility of a mid-sized team.”
The word Maven means “one who is experienced or knowledgeable.” Our people bring that to life every day. Guided by our six values — Safety, Sharing, Standards, Speed, Solutions, and Stretch — and strengthened by our People Cornerstones, we create an environment where our team can thrive, grow, and deliver meaningful results for our clients and communities.
We also believe in giving back. Through our Share Program, we partner with local organizations and create opportunities for our team to volunteer, ensuring we contribute to a stronger, more resilient future for our communities.
Why Join Maven:
- Do meaningful work – Deliver projects that build what communities depend on, from power and water to gas and other essential infrastructure across Western Canada.
- Grow professionally without big corporate overhead – Take on the complexity and professional challenges of large-scale projects while enjoying the efficiency, agility, and support of a mid-sized team.
- Be part of a values-driven culture – Guided by our Maven 6 values — Safety, Sharing, Standards, Speed, Solutions, and Stretch — and strengthened by our People Cornerstones, we foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous growth.
- Enjoy competitive rewards – Receive fair, competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits that reflect the value you bring.
- Invest in your development – Access training, peer coaching, team meetings, and mentorship to support your career progression.
- Balance work and life – Benefit from a flexible hybrid model that blends remote work with meaningful in-person collaboration at our North Vancouver office.
- Give back with us – Contribute to our Share program, where we partner with local organizations and create volunteer opportunities for our team.
- Join a growth story – Maven has been recognized as one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing professional services firms, with a vision to become the trusted, industry-leading partner in infrastructure delivery.
Compensation:
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. The salary range for this role is from $130,000 – $150,000 per year.
Applications:
Email your CV and cover letter to careers@mavengroup.ca.
Maven is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be invited to interview based on their fit with this advertised role. Only those people legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered and only those invited to an interview will be contacted.
About Maven Consulting Limited
Maven Consulting is an infrastructure engineering and construction consultancy delivering services across Western North America. We strive to help our clients provide the world with energy, utility infrastructure, and to advance future generations. Based in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Maven has been recognized as the fastest growing professional services company in Western Canada and as Best Place to Work in British Columbia in 2021.
The word “Maven” means, “one who is experienced or knowledgeable.” Our people are our success. We have a professional, friendly, and open team committed to our values: serving clients, producing quality work, and proactive communication.
We believe we are part of the wider community and need to do our part to contribute, ensuring a positive future for our fellow citizens. We are proud to donate 1% of our annual revenue to local community groups.