Project Manager II

Seaspan • District of North Vancouver, BC

46d • $135,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager II, Industrial Operations to
lead capital expenditure projects at our Vancouver Shipyard. Reporting to the
Facilities and Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for
delivering complex facilities and construction projects that support safe,
efficient, and uninterrupted shipbuilding operations.

This position requires a project leader with deep expertise in facilities
management, industrial construction, and heavy manufacturing environments
ideally within marine or shipyard operations. The successful candidate will
oversee a diverse portfolio of building renovations, equipment upgrades,
infrastructure improvements, and maintenance initiatives, ranging from minor
enhancements to major capital upgrades.

Given the operational sensitivity of a live shipyard, this role demands
strategic planning, strong stakeholder coordination, and the ability to execute
projects without disrupting production activities.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 50
Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Secret clearance.
• 6–10 years of combined technical and project management experience in industrial, construction, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience, including at least 2 years in a production environment (unionized experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of building systems and services (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, utilities infrastructure).
• Experience with welding, plasma cutting, and related manufacturing processes and their facility infrastructure requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and in-house trades.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, operationally sensitive environment.
• Strong financial acumen, scheduling expertise, and risk management capability.
• Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and stakeholder management capability.
• Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to lead change with inclusivity and resilience.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging trades, technical experts, and executive leadership.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with marine or shipyard operations is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Outlook and knowledge of using Smartsheet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze facilities and maintenance capital projects to clearly define scope, risks, constraints, and deliverables.
• Lead planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement for building renovations, shop upgrades, equipment installations, and marine infrastructure maintenance.
• Develop and implement a multi-year capital roadmap aligned with organizational priorities and long-term infrastructure strategy.
• Manage all building services, coordinating contractors and in-house teams to ensure compliance, safety, and operational continuity.
• Deliver projects of varying scale and complexity within budget and schedule while minimizing disruption to shipbuilding operations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to track milestones, financial performance, quality standards, and resource utilization.
• Track project costs and schedules, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and timelines.
• Lead root cause analysis for operational challenges and implement strategic, sustainable solutions.
• Identify and implement innovative technologies and best practices to enhance facilities performance and reliability.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve facility operations and long-term asset performance.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance in a unionized environment.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy,  speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees