Project Manager - Vancouver, Canada - McElhanney Ltd.

McElhanney Ltd.

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services.

As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,300 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company.

At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.

Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Geospatial team in Vancouver.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to take the next step leading project teams, who is familiar with both public and private sector LiDAR projects and who has a passion for project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking for an expanded opportunity in Project Management, while maintaining a focus on technical capability, communication skills, business development, and bringing technological innovation to clients.

What You'll Be Doing

You will manage all aspects of LiDAR projects, including, but not limited to, bidding on new projects, managing the technical aspects to meet client requirements, controlling the budgets and ensuring quality deliverables.
Assist Senior PM's on larger scale projects and with business development initiatives
Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and work to develop new business opportunity and strategic relationships.
Oversee the production of LiDAR, which will include project specific data management, processing metadata production, control survey establishment and incorporation, and quality control
Generate invoices for clients and track against agreed client budgets, communicate and manage change order requests, and work with clients to ensure timely payment
Manage multidisciplinary teams and provide mentorship and guidance to field and geospatial office staff
Chair regular project meetings with clients and internal staff
Coordinate with other team members and monitor project progress to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved
Provide leadership in safety and quality management practices
Create and review technical reports

What You'll Bring

Diploma or Degree in a geospatial related fields such as geomatics engineering, remote sensing, photogrammetry, geographic information systems (GIS), survey, etc.
5+ years of experience in a geospatial role, demonstrating competency in LiDAR.
Experience and knowledge high level of competence with latest software packages related to mapping, drafting, data processing, data management, and project delivery
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience with proposal writing
Knowledge of ASPRS, GeoBC and NRCan LiDAR specifications is an asset
High productivity, attention to detail, and an ability to work well as a team player

What's In It For You?

Our employees choose McElhanney because they value what our company does day in and day out.

We are friendly, down-to-earth, collaborative, passionate, committed to safety, and contribute to the communities where we live, work, and play.

Our company has a history of employees who have spent their entire careers at McElhanney - celebrating 30-, 35-, and 40-year anniversaries - thanks to rewarding projects and long-lasting relationships with amazing staff.

At McElhanney, you get big company opportunities with a small company feel.

We are proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada and Gold Standard for Best Managed Companies.

Working with us provides unique opportunities such as building entrepreneurial skills and guiding projects of all sizes from start to finish.

A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy

Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
Financial assistance to support your relocation
Maternity leave topup and parental leave
Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employeeowned firm with potential share ownership
Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees.

Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our Purpose:
Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our peop