• Build full-cycle electrical projects with a company that backs its people
• Earn a competitive salary starting at $100,000, with benefits, professional development, and room to grow
• Join a bold, people-first electrical contractor shaping cleaner, smarter projects across British Columbia

Aurora Electric is a British Columbia–based electrical contractor driven by the belief that strong teams build strong projects. Working across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction, Aurora takes on complex electrical work with care, preparation, and pride in the result. The company puts real weight behind pre-planning, jobsite safety, clear communication, and honest pricing, creating consistency for clients and stability for crews.

Aurora is building a future shaped by cleaner power, smarter construction, and meaningful work that supports employees and their families. Team members are encouraged to speak up, work together, and take part in decisions that shape the company’s direction. Growth here is tied to shared effort, long-term thinking, and projects that challenge people to stretch their skills. For electricians and construction professionals who want steady work, supportive leadership, and the chance to contribute to something bigger than a single job, Aurora Electric offers a place to build a career with purpose.

For more information, please visit our website: auroraelec.ca

Aurora Electric Inc. is looking for a full-time Project Manager based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, working on site across Vancouver Island projects.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this position is accountable for the planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical construction projects, with ownership of schedules, budgets, site coordination, client communication, and change management from start through close-out.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing multi-unit residential and commercial electrical projects, coordinating site teams and office partners, maintaining schedule and cost control, and serving as the main point of contact for clients and general contractors.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing electrical projects from handover through completion, including start-up planning and close-out
• Coordinating field crews, forepersons, subcontractors, and office staff to keep work moving as planned
• Monitoring budgets, labour projections, and work-in-progress in collaboration with the Branch Manager and Controller
• Preparing and pricing change orders, tracking scope changes, and maintaining clear cost documentation
• Communicating directly with clients, consultants, and general contractors throughout the project lifecycle
• Reviewing drawings, shop drawings, and as-built documentation prior to and during construction
• Overseeing material coordination, site readiness, and manpower planning
• Supporting site safety practices and compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code

To read the full position description, please click here.

To qualify, you will need a Red Seal Electrician certification, along with 5+ years of hands-on experience coordinating site teams and supporting electrical construction projects from start through completion.

The following are required:

• A valid driver’s licence
• Ability and willingness to travel across Vancouver Island as project needs require
• Comfort working on active construction sites, including working at heights when necessary

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience managing multi-unit residential and commercial electrical projects
• Familiarity with Accubid, Bluebeam, or comparable estimating and takeoff software
• Background preparing and pricing change orders during active construction
• Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
• Exposure to budget tracking, labour forecasting, and work-in-progress reporting
• Experience coordinating field crews, forepersons, consultants, and vendors
• FSR-A or FSR-B certification, or interest in working toward certification
• Diploma or training in project or construction management

As our ideal candidate, you bring clear communication habits, strong organization, sound judgement, and a steady approach to problem solving, paired with a team-first mindset, accountability for your work, and respect for client relationships. You take ownership of your projects, stay calm under pressure, and contribute positively to the people around you.

This position suits someone who enjoys full-cycle electrical construction work, takes pride in keeping projects well run, and wants to be part of a tight-knit, supportive team where people show up engaged, dependable, and ready to contribute.

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $100,000+, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Paid Time Off
• On-site parking at the Nanaimo office
• Professional development funding, including training and certifications
• A casual dress environment suited to site and office work
• A supportive and flexible work environment that allows space for work-life balance
• A strong team environment with access to experienced project managers, field leaders, and office staff
• Monthly safety meetings that bring teams together over food at every job site
• Company appreciation get-togethers during the year, including a Christmas celebration and team golf days

If you’re ready to plug into a team that values solid work, steady projects, and mutual respect, we invite you to apply today.