SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, MAJOR TERMINAL ELECTRIFICATION   

Fleet Renewal

Victoria  
  

The Opportunity  

In order to address the challenges brought on by constrained system capacity, aging major assets, and environmental sustainability, BC Ferries is launching a new Fleet Renewal program that will see a large number of new major and minor vessels introduced to the fleet in the near term as well as significant builds and upgrades to shore-based infrastructure and facilities. BC Ferries also intends to undertake an ambitious program of system electrification, enabling large parts of our ferry system to operate on a cleaner and more sustainable energy source. These projects together form the largest capital investment in the company’s history.   

As a member of the Fleet Renewal Infrastructure project team, the Senior Project Manager is a once in a generation opportunity to lead an exciting project that will revolutionize the way BC Ferries operates major vessels.

The project involves BC Hydro delivered transmission upgrades, on-site distribution substations, ferry chargers, and associated civil and electrical infrastructure at select major terminals. While ferry chargers do exist globally, the power levels and associated vessel size and energy requirements will be novel. There is a range of technological maturity, and the project team will be integrating new technologies and processes.

The Senior Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of the largest and most complex electrical, civil, building, and marine infrastructure projects at our terminals.  This role is responsible for working with diverse interest holder groups and regulatory agencies and delivering results in operationally complex work environments.  From project initiation to close-out, the Senior Project Manager completes a comprehensive range of tasks and activities including planning, design development, budget and schedule management, construction management, corporate reporting, and commissioning and handover.  As a subject matter expert, the Senior Project Manager provides professional and technical support to departmental and organizational leadership and provides coaching and mentoring to new or junior staff including project managers and project coordinators.

The Senior Project Manager will build a team around them that includes project staff, external advisory consultants, and a contractor team to deliver the project. If you enjoy working on the owner’s side of the table, this is a great opportunity to deliver a globally significant transportation electrification project.

The Role  

Reporting directly to the Program Manager, Fleet Renewal Infrastructure, this role is integral to the achievement of company objectives and contributes value through key areas of oversight such as:  

• Managing a portfolio of the largest and most complex civil, building, and marine infrastructure or site development projects from initiation and design development to construction and commissioning;
• Initiating feasibility studies and preliminary field investigations, develops and manages project scope, schedule, budget, and resources;
• Leading project teams composed of internal and external professionals;
• Facilitating and completing thorough design reviews, value engineering, and other workshops with required stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved in a cost-effective way;
• Leading development, writing, and presentation of project business cases, steering committee updates, various status reports, and other project governance documentation;
• Ensuring a high degree of professionalism throughout all activities, consistent with corporate standards and processes;
• Monitoring expenditures, controls spending, and produces forecasts;
• Providing technical assistance across the organization;
• Facilitating capital planning with various internal departments and stakeholders;
• Leading and coaches project managers and project coordinators;
• Supporting other departments in the planning, communication, and implementation of alternate ferry service plans when service if interrupted during construction;
• Providing contract administration, site supervision, document control, and other related functions;

What you bring to the team  

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or closely related discipline 
• 10+ years of project management experience and direct experience leading projects over $50 million
• 10+ years of experience in managing construction projects, site planning and development, managing progressively larger multi-disciplinary engineering consultant teams, cost estimating, forecasting, and reporting
• 10+ years of engineering, design, or construction industry related experience

Join us

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your resume and cover letter by October 5, 2025.

Additional Information  

The target salary range: $132,600 - $165,700 per annum.  The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge and experience, and on internal equity. 

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At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.  

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.