Poject Manager

Follow project delivery processes to ensure projects are completed in the most cost-effective manner, meeting client standards and quality requirements

Plan and manage projects through all phases: initiation and planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout

Develop plans and monitor project progress using charters and project management plans, risk management plans, schedules, budgets, cashflows, procurement plans, quality plans, and communication plans

Manage change through-out the project; problem solve unexpected challenges and delays

Direct the cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team including engineering, procurement, stakeholder engagement, environmental, safety, Indigenous relations, properties, as well as your internal project delivery team

Manage the engineering design review; ensure the approved design meet the project, client and technical requirement, regulatory rules and long-term operability needs

Report progress and present status updates to internal and external parties

Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, and manage priorities, risks and mitigation

Identify and execute activities required to obtain relevant regulatory and/or external approvals/permits

Manage the competitive procurement process and once awarded, contract administration

Participate in site assessment and lead pre-construction meetings as needed

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, business, or economics

A minimum 9 years of project management experience

5+ years of experience delivering power utility or power system infrastructure (transmission, distribution, lines or stations)

Proven knowledge of utility assets such as distribution lines, cables, substations, SCADA/automation, and transmission systems.

Demonstrated familiarity with power utility industry standards, processes, and stakeholder coordination requirements, ensuring projects meet safety, regulatory, and quality expectations.

Experience working within a crown corporation or municipality environment

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is an asset

Proven ability to lead projects and make decisions, while collaborating with a project team

Proven ability to review engineering documentation; knows how to interpret electrical, mechanical and civil drawings and design reports

Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in English

Good knowledge of finance, procurement, safety standards and environmental standards