Project Manager

TRIUMF•Vancouver, BC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

TRIUMF is Canada's particle accelerator centre, a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab dedicated to discovery and innovation in isotope science and technology. It collaborates across various scientific disciplines, fostering a diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students. The organization is committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world. The Project Manager will lead complex engineering and infrastructure projects supporting world-class scientific research, working closely with project leaders, scientists, and multidisciplinary technical teams from concept through to installation. This role involves managing projects according to TRIUMF processes like TSOP-15, overseeing schedule, budget, and risk. Projects typically include developing concepts, design, manufacture, procurement, and installation of new infrastructure and equipment for scientific research, often involving custom, specialized engineering design and assembly of mechanical systems. This is a hands-on leadership role in a dynamic environment, requiring daily interaction with team members to devise plans, make key decisions, and solve problems, applying project management best practices and TRIUMF's project governance process.

Requirements

Happy to be on site partnering with engineers, technicians, and scientists to solve problems, make decisions, and keep projects moving forward
Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk across complex projects, and know how to anticipate challenges before they arise
Comfortable building and managing detailed schedules, tracking progress, and keeping multiple priorities on track using tools like Microsoft Project and Excel
At least 3-5 years of project management experience
Background in engineering or science, understanding structured project environments and ability to work within established governance processes and standards
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels to deliver results
Experience on complex multi-year, multi-million dollar project(s)
Strong abilities in project planning, executing, monitoring and control; building and managing complex task logic
Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with team members and stakeholders to lead multi-disciplinary teams
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a sense of collaboration and teamwork
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel
Sound technical and management judgement, with a high attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple project activities
A university degree in Science or Engineering or related discipline
At least 3-5 years of project management experience with demonstrated results leading complex engineering projects
Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Nice To Haves

PMP
PEng (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Managing project schedule, budget, scope and risk
Working closely with sub-project leaders and project team members to maintain the schedule and pro-actively identify schedule risks and resolve issues
Work closely with project leaders and the project accountant to manage project budget
Identify and manage project risk
Ensure TRIUMF processes are followed for design in accordance with applicable standards such as EGBC and N286
Work with other TRIUMF stakeholders and service groups to manage project resources, tasks and priorities
Developing and maintaining project management documents required for successful project completion that abide by TRIUMF project governance process
Reporting progress periodically at review meetings to project leadership, TRIUMF management and external stakeholders
Participate in ongoing development and improvement of PMO processes and procedures by sharing best practices and experience
Assist with other TRIUMF project management office activities and responsibilities as required

Benefits

Direct mentorship from senior project managers
Exposure to complex, high-profile construction and infrastructure projects
Career progression opportunities
Experience in a national research facility alongside scientists, engineers, trades and project leaders
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Work-life balance with generous vacation and leave time
TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits
Excellent Employee Pension Plan
Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Generous time away
Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups