Junior Project Manager

Role overview

An established industrial contractor in Port Coquitlam is hiring a Junior Project Manager to support its expanding Pulp & Paper division. This role is well suited to someone with prior project coordination or junior project management experience who wants to build on their background while contributing to maintenance, shutdown, and capital work at pulp mills across British Columbia.

What you will do

• Help drive industrial construction assignments from the planning stage through to final completion.
• Keep schedules, budgets, subcontractors, materials, and project records aligned so work is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Draft proposals, change orders, progress reports, and end-of-project closeout files.
• Serve as a main point of contact for clients, field superintendents, subcontractors, and the internal project team.
• Participate in site meetings, track job progress, and assist in resolving issues that arise during delivery.
• Assist with cost monitoring, forecasting, and broader project control activities.
• Travel to sites throughout British Columbia roughly 30% of the time to support field execution and strengthen client relationships.
• Follow Health, Safety & Environmental requirements in all project-related work.

What the employer is looking for

• A diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another relevant technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience in project coordination or project management in industrial, mechanical, or construction settings.
• Background on industrial work such as pulp & paper, mining, refineries, power generation, or other heavy industrial environments is a strong advantage.
• Working knowledge of construction paperwork, change management, scheduling, and project controls.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office; exposure to project management platforms or ERP systems is an added asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to build relationships with clients, site teams, and subcontractors.
• Very organized, self-driven, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Open to travelling around British Columbia to support project delivery.

Compensation and benefits

• Base pay in the range of $90,000 to $120,000 per year, plus a full benefits package.
• Paid overtime while travelling to project sites, with especially strong earning potential during busy shutdown periods in spring and fall.
• Direct exposure to complex industrial work alongside clients across British Columbia.
• Clear path for progression into a Project Manager position.
• Opportunity to join a cooperative team with a respected reputation in the province's industrial construction sector.
• Access to a healthy pipeline of varied and challenging projects.

Application note

Applicants were asked to submit a resume in Word format by email. The employer indicated that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. The hiring company and its client stated that they are equal opportunity employers.