IPD – ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER – KELOWNA

Job summary

Manage electrical projects from planning through completion, overseeing budgets, schedules, procurement, resources, documentation, safety, and quality. Coordinate collaboratively with owners, designers, contractors, trade partners, and field teams to resolve issues, manage risks and changes, and deliver project goals.

Job details

Join Our Team As An IPD Project Manager Westcana Electric Inc. is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical Project Manager – Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to join our team in Kelowna. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical construction, with a minimum of five years of field experience and demonstrated experience managing electrical projects. This role requires strong leadership, communication, coordination, and organizational skills, along with an understanding of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) principles. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, trade partners, and field personnel to coordinate project requirements, resolve issues, manage risks, and achieve project goals. Responsibilities Oversee and manage all phases of electrical projects from conception through completion. Apply Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) principles to promote collaboration, transparency, shared accountability, and effective project outcomes. Work collaboratively with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, and other trade partners. Participate in IPD meetings, coordination sessions, planning activities, and collaborative decision-making processes. Review project specifications, drawings, contracts, schedules, and timelines to ensure proper execution and resource allocation. Coordinate electrical scope with other trades to identify and resolve design, constructability, scheduling, and coordination issues. Manage project budgets, costs, schedules, procurement, and resources to support successful project delivery. Monitor project progress and identify potential risks, delays, cost impacts, and scope changes. Support collaborative problem-solving and develop solutions that consider project-wide impacts rather than individual trade interests. Review and coordinate design changes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation. Supervise, support, and mentor field personnel, including site supervisors and forepersons. Ensure electrical work is completed in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and Westcana Electric’s safety requirements. Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, consultants, project partners, and internal teams. Provide regular project status updates, cost reports, schedule updates, and other reporting to senior management. Promote continuous improvement, lessons learned, and efficient construction practices throughout the project lifecycle. Support the development and maintenance of positive working relationships within the IPD project team. Qualifications Strong understanding of electrical systems, the Canadian Electrical Code, applicable regulations, and industry standards. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation. Strong understanding of construction scheduling, project coordination, cost control, and change management. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously. Requirements Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced construction environment. Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and successful project delivery. Experience with Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Excel. Experience Minimum of five years of field experience in electrical construction or a related field. Proven experience managing electrical construction projects, including budget, scheduling, procurement, coordination, and resource management. Experience working within an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) or other collaborative project delivery environment is considered a strong asset. What Westcana Offers Commitment to Safety and Excellence – We prioritize safety and provide our team members with the resources, training, and equipment they need to perform their work safely while maintaining high standards for quality. Career Growth and Training – Continuous learning opportunities, certifications, and leadership programs to support career development. Competitive Pay and Benefits – Competitive wages, extended benefits, and retirement plans. Team-Oriented Culture – A collaborative and supportive environment where employees work alongside skilled professionals committed to successful project delivery. Challenging and Diverse Projects – Opportunities to work on a variety of residential, commercial, and light industrial projects. Work-Life Balance – A supportive workplace that recognizes the importance of balancing a successful career with personal life. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Pay: From $90,000 per year Benefits Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care License / Certification Valid Field Safety Representative (FSR) A or B designation (required) Valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract (preferred) Work Location: Kelowna, BC V1X 7J2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Westcana Electric would like to thank all applicants, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Name Email Attach Resume Here Message Or view and apply on Indeed

What you’ll do

Manage electrical projects from planning through completion, overseeing budgets, schedules, procurement, resources, documentation, safety, and quality. Coordinate collaboratively with owners, designers, contractors, trade partners, and field teams to resolve issues, manage risks and changes, and deliver project goals.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of electrical construction field experience and proven experience managing electrical projects, including budgets, schedules, procurement, coordination, and resources. Candidates need strong knowledge of electrical systems and applicable codes, effective leadership and communication skills, experience with Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel, and a valid FSR A or B designation; a clean Class 5 BC driver's licence is preferred.

Benefits

• Dental Care
• Extended Health Care
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Care
• Retirement Plans
• Career Growth And Training
• Competitive Wages

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Electrical Project Management
• Electrical Construction
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Project Coordination
• Budget Management
• Cost Control
• Construction Scheduling
• Procurement
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Electrical Code Compliance
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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