Project Manager I

Job summary

Coordinate transportation, municipal, or civil infrastructure projects through design and delivery while monitoring scope, schedule, budget, and risks. Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, municipalities, and First Nations to resolve issues and ensure project progress.

Job details

Marketing Statement A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people. At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings. Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion! Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIECE The competencies for this position would typically be acquired through completion of University degree in Engineering and/or Business and a PMP certification is required. PMP certification is required. Requires six 6 years of previous experience in design related to transportation systems, and related project management work. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management. Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Advanced analytical thinking and problem solving skills, to resolve critical and high impact issues. Advanced financial acumen to allow for effective planning, management, and expenditure of operational and capital costs. Advanced time management and organization skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities. Advanced verbal and written communication skills. Solid technical skills in business and project management computer applications and databases. Other Information The ideal candidate will have experience supporting or managing transportation, municipal, or civil infrastructure projects through design and delivery. They will work with internal teams, consultants, municipalities, utilities, First Nations, and other project partners to coordinate project activities, monitor scope, schedule, budget, risks, and approvals, and help resolve issues as they arise. We are looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, and comfortable working in a multi stakeholder environment, with good judgement and a willingness to take ownership and keep things moving. PMP certification is required, and a P.Eng. designation would be considered an asset. Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions. Work Schedule 37.5 hours per week. Work Designation Hybrid This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C. Rate of Pay The salary for this position ranges from $91,840 - $137,760 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses. How to Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process. INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line. Posting Date: August 27, 2026 Closing Date: Open until filled Please note that only those short listed will be contacted. Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers. Equal Employment Opportunity TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.

What you’ll do

Coordinate transportation, municipal, or civil infrastructure projects through design and delivery while monitoring scope, schedule, budget, and risks. Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, municipalities, and First Nations to resolve issues and ensure project progress.

Requirements

Requires a university degree in Engineering or Business, a mandatory PMP certification, and six years of experience in transportation systems design and project management. Advanced skills in financial acumen, stakeholder relations, and analytical problem-solving are essential.

Benefits

• Extended Health • Dental • Transit Pass • Public Service Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Transportation Systems Design
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Financial Acumen
• Time Management
• Organization
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Budget Monitoring
• Risk Management
• Scope Management
• Schedule Monitoring
• Collaboration
• Technical Writing

Job areas

• Transportation
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction