Where Greatness Grows

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Canem is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals. 

We are a team of over 900 employees operating in a diverse cross-section of public and private market sectors. We offer a comprehensive suite of services across a full range of complementary disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Data & Communications, Security, and Service & Maintenance. Staying true to our roots, Canem retains the flexibility to competitively serve even the smallest clients with the same interests and efficiency as large projects.

Our team continues to grow across Canada – inspiring talent in Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and Cambridge. See how you can grow a great career with Canem!

Based out of Canem’s Vancouver office, the Project Manager will be responsible for working closely with the Project Team to ensure successful project execution and delivery. By fostering strong collaboration and communication across all team members, the Project Manager will be key in aligning project objectives with Canem’s commitment to excellence and innovation in collaborative project delivery methods.

What You Will Be Working On

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers, marketing the company and its services to existing and new clients, engineers, planners, and other potential contacts, advising clients about new and effective products and services, actively seeking out new opportunities, projects, and clients for Canem and estimating and obtaining new projects.

• Leading pre-planning activities for assigned projects, obtaining agreement on effective project plan, ensuring approved project plan is successfully implemented on site, building positive relationships and a positive image for the company, achieving, and exceeding financial profit of projects, and maximizing project cashflow through careful planning and implementation of project.

• Working closely with relevant management staff in writing of quotations and project proposals, administering of contracts, negotiating, and obtaining of contracts, preparing tenders for subcontractors and suppliers, awarding subcontracts, and obtaining relevant management approvals for all estimations, proposals, and contracts prior to disclosure to an outside party.

• Setting up projects in relevant software applications and working with general contractors and consultants to ensure success on current projects and future work, scheduling manpower, equipment and material for project, ordering material to ensure material is available when necessary, deciding on which equipment and tools to use.

• Ensuring quality of workmanship is to company standards, enforce company’s safety policy and identify areas for improvement, providing effective training for foreperson and ensuring correct training levels for other staff including apprentices and new employees, and ensuring that all electrical codes, safety codes and proper work practices are followed.

• Working closely with relevant management staff in documentation of project, including the approval of shop drawings, ensuring timely and effective billings, estimating, reviewing, pricing, and submitting of change orders, providing accurate forecasting and project reporting, reporting project progress on a monthly basis and effectively closing out of projects.

• Providing leadership and positive motivation for project staff and company partners by acting as a responsible and goal-oriented team player and leading by example in achieving excellence and being accountable for results and outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

• Certification as electrician’s journeyman or relevant degree or diploma

• PEng certification or EIT with a background in electrical or power engineering an asset

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electrical trade or with electrical construction

• Current knowledge of electrical, building, and municipal codes and regulations

• Familiarity with industry products, practices, and standards

• Experience with engineering software and engineering skills an asset

• Knowledge of the data/communication industry an asset

• Outstanding sales, marketing, and networking skills

• Proficiency with required computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam

• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and adaptable

• Strong organizational abilities and demonstrated attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong time management skills, specifically the ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Able to work independently and in a team

We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.