Senior Project Manager

Description:

Intertek, a global leader in quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Energy division in Coquitlam, BC. The role involves overseeing testing, inspection, and certification projects for energy-related products across North America. The position requires technical expertise in electrical products, regulatory compliance, project management, and mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently conduct on- and off-site testing and evaluation of electrical products to ensure compliance with U.S., Canadian, and international safety standards.

• Validate project scope and sample applicability.

• Develop, set up, and follow established test plans.

• Conduct Preliminary Design Reviews, construction reviews, and document results.

• Perform field labeling jobs and provide technical guidance.

• Mentor and train personnel on test procedures, standards, and technical issues.

• Research new standards, technologies, and trends.

• Represent Intertek on technical committees, code panels, or associations.

• Provide sales support, attend client meetings, project scoping, and quoting.

• Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management.

• Identify and document engineering judgments within policy guidelines.

• Demonstrate expertise in multiple product categories.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science, Technology, or equivalent; 10+ years of relevant experience.

• 7+ years of direct regulatory and compliance experience, specifically with NRTL and certification processes.

• Prior project management experience.

• Advanced knowledge of U.S., Canadian, and international product safety standards (ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC).

• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 17025).

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Customer-focused and quality-driven.

• Travel up to 50% as required; valid driver’s license needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with UL 1998, UL 991, UL 60730, UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 508a, and related standards.

• Experience with utility-interactive inverters and power conversion equipment.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Intertek is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.