Project Specialist

• Project Specialist - Lighting & Electrical
• Commercial Construction: Tenant Improvement/TI, Workplace, Hospitality, F&B
• Burnaby, BC

PROJECT SPECIALIST
Location: Burnaby, BC
Type: Full Time/Permanent
Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 base salary; annual bonus; extended medical and dental benefits

ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our Client is a longstanding, well-regarded, and design-forward lighting consultancy and procurement firm with locations in Western Canada and the US. With a focus primarily on commercial projects, they are known throughout the industry for their professional and dynamic approach with an emphasis on high-end and specification grade luminaires.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our Client is seeking a Project Specialist to join their growing team. Operating across North America, our Client partners with leading developers, designers, and contractors to deliver high-end, specification-grade lighting solutions across commercial, workplace, hospitality, and restaurant environments.
This is an opportunity to step into a more strategic, end-to-end project role—moving beyond traditional electrical contracting and lighting distribution into a position that blends estimating, design coordination, procurement, and client interaction. This role is ideal for someone who is currently a:

• Project Coordinator or Junior Project Manager
• Working with an electrical contractor, lighting supplier, or distributor
• Looking to transition into a more integrated, client-facing and design-oriented role

WHY THIS ROLE

• Exposure to premium, design-driven projects across multiple markets
• Involvement across the full project lifecycle: budgeting → design coordination → procurement → installation
• Direct collaboration with architects, interior designers, and developers
• A strong platform for growth into Project Management or specialized lighting expertise
• Support for professional development within the lighting industry

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Review electrical, architectural, and interior design drawings to understand project scope
• Lead and support project budgeting, estimating, and quotation development
• Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to source, price, and value engineer lighting solutions
• Manage shop drawings and submittals, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design intent
• Oversee procurement processes, including purchase orders, vendor coordination, and delivery tracking
• Soutien change management, including add/delete pricing and updates
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Assist with site coordination and technical support during installation phases
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the project ecosystem

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, ideally within tenant improvement, workplace, or restaurant projects
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Estimating, take-offs, and quotations
  • Reviewing drawings and specifications
  • Coordinating trades, suppliers, and project documentation
• Exposure to lighting products or electrical scopes is strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Confident communicator who can engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive base salary in the $70,000 – $85,000 range
• Comprehensive annual bonus structure
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Ongoing support for industry training and career advancement

If you come from an electrical or lighting background and are looking to expand beyond execution into a more holistic project role, this is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of design, technical delivery, and client experience—on projects where lighting plays a central role in the final outcome.