Project Manager (Fulltime) Jobs

Our Client is a Canadian owned and operated company specializing in powerline transmission, distribution, and underground cable work. We offer exemplary construction and maintenance services in the power utility sector across Canada and operate out of offices located in Surrey, Cranbrook, Sparwood, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, British Columbia as well as Aldersyde, Alberta.

As we continue to grow, Our Client is offering this exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to work as part of our project team in the field and travel across Western Canada.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for the planning and delivery of power transmission and distribution projects and managing construction progress in a safe, timely and costeffective manner, consistent with commercial contracts. Duties will include successful initiation, planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, control and close-out for all projects.

Responsibilities

• Proactively build and sustain relationships with clients and general/sub-contractors, both while on the job and through networking outside of work hours 24. Assist in the monitoring and control of all projects to forecast costs, obtain approvals, identify trends and take action to avoid cost overruns
• Ensure all projects are adequately resourced. Lead capability growth through effective identification and recruitment of additional personnel
• Provide strategic project management leadership for large and complex power transmission and distribution projects
• Act as primary FSR for the the client's contractor’s license
• Ensure the right systems are in place and are applied on every project
• Develop and review construction planning and monitor progress of allocated projects to ensure they are being delivered to schedule and within quality and cost estimates. Take corrective action if significant deviation from schedule and/or budget occurs
• Contract management
• Accountability for the development and management of project plans
• Assess project risk and proactively develop mitigation plans
• Develop detailed and accurate project estimates and schedules as required 19. Communication effectively with, and provide status updates to stakeholders as required
• Define project quality requirements
• Provide the VP of Operations and Regional Operations Managers with regular, accurate progress reports with recommendations to improve schedule and budget wherever possible
• Ensure the safety of workers on project sites under your control
• Lead the change management function (identification, notification and resolution) on multiple projects. Discuss with clients any extras and progress payments, ensuring that these are on the best possible terms. Ensure that the specification is interpreted and used to our client's best advantage
• Manage, supervise and schedule the activities of all project staff and subcontractors ensuring effective coordination of the construction process. Co-ordinate and control site staff and physical resources to achieve construction targets.
• Responsible for Electrical Permitting as required in the Northern BC area and as required elsewhere.
• Ensure all of the client's offices and yards in your area are maintained in a professional manner
• Overall management of the project scope, schedule and cost
• Effectively manage project budgets by identifying and implementing effective construction methods
• Motivate and develop project staff by way of effective leadership, teamwork, training and personal development
• Make declarations on behalf of the client for any type of regulated electrical work
• Lead projects effectively through all internal and external processes
• Prepare and/or review reports for management, client or others
• Plan and control all stages of the Project Management Lifecycle. Be thoroughly aware of all aspects of the contract(s) and the precise scope of work
• Work collaboratively with the VP of Operations to ensure project schedule and cost are managed and tracking to plan
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with existing and potential clients. Identify new market opportunities
• Enforce policy decisions at all levels of responsibility

Qualifications

• Previous contractor experience as a Project Manager on construction projects of at least $10m value
• Detailed understanding of project cost to complete forecasting, change order management, scheduling
• Thorough understanding of power transmission and distribution procedures and practices
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years direct experience in the power transmission industry
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project)
• Thorough understanding of Project Management methodologies (PMBOK / PRINCE2)
• Previous technical, practical and commercial experience including proven ability in leading multidiscipline activities

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