Manager - Project Governance and Continuous Improvement

Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.  

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company. 

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.  

Welcome To Cima+

Job Description

CIMA+’s Project Management team is at the forefront of delivering construction projects across a wide range of industries, including institutional and heritage buildings, healthcare, public transportation, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. We pride ourselves on creating tailored project management solutions, guiding each project from start to finish. With a collaborative, transparent approach, we deeply understand our clients' vision and provide agile, effective solutions to navigate the complexities and uniqueness of every project. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world! 

Qualifications

We are seeking a dynamic Manager, Project Governance and Continuous Improvement to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of best-practice engineering and project management processes within Project Delivery Framework (PDF). You will work closely with leadership, cross-functional teams, and our major utility client to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of services aligned with both CIMA+ and client requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Management System:

• Provide leadership across functional groups to ensure delivery practices align with Project Management System and are consistently applied
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize initiatives, and with working committees to advance the PDF and continuous improvement initiatives
• Design and maintain systems, procedures, and templates that support engineering and project delivery (e.g., quality control, engineering, project management, subconsultant management, safety management, Onboarding)
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering, project delivery, and contract management workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and manage tools that support contract oversight, including resource forecasting
• Lead the rollout of new processes, including communication, training, and project support
• Integrate CIMA+’s ISO Quality Management System with contract-specific quality requirements

Contract Management:

• Work with the CIMA+ Directors to foster relationship and respond to client requests
• Coordinate regular relationship development meetings across project delivery and engineering teams
• Prepare and deliver performance, status, and risk reports for senior management and clients
• Present materials the Client and facilitate meetings to support collaboration and joint continuous improvement
• Participate in internal strategic discussions and support the implementation of key initiatives
• Capture lessons learned and share best practices to strengthen organizational maturity
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for client audits, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards

Onboarding And Learning Development:

• Develop and oversee onboarding and training programs to enhance delivery capabilities for new and existing staff
• Deliver workshops and training sessions to strengthen project execution skills and encourage consistency
• Maintain training materials, resource libraries, and training records to support staff development and client audits
• Monitor time and budgets allocated for training and administrative tasks

Additional Information

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Project Management, Management Consulting,  Business Operations, or Change Management, preferably experience in engineering consulting or utilities sector
• Demonstrated experience leading the development and implementation of strategic initiatives in a complex organization and dynamic environments
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple stakeholders
• Extremely well organized, collaborative, proactive and results-driven
• Familiarity with BC Hydro’s Project and Portfolio Management System (PPM) Information Centre, Program and Contract Management (PCM) Information Centre, and Engineering and Design Standards is considered an asset.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset

For more information, please contact Alina Souralay

The expected salary for this position is from $115,000 to $140,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.  

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you: 

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution 
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees 
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode  
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada 
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience 
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills 

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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