RQ07419 - Project Manager - Infrastructure-L1

Are you Project Manager with adequate experience in the field? This 12-months role with chances of extension can be a good fit for you.

The Project Manager Infrastructure L1 will support project delivery by managing smaller projects and helping organize and clean up existing project work. The manager is seeking a junior-level Project Manager who can manage multiple activities and develop within the role. The requirement is urgent, with a start as soon as possible.

Advantages
Location: Burnaby / Hybrid. The role may also be performed from another major centre such as Kelowna, and fully remote arrangements may be considered based on the candidate’s location.

This is an opportunity to work and grow with a renowned company at a competitive rate.

Responsibilities
DUTIES

* Is the project manager for a portfolio of low risk, medium impact/complexity projects and / or a task manager for higher risk/impact/complexity projects and has overall accountability for the results of those projects.

* Responsible to coordinate definition of the project objectives in partnership with the Project Initiator and other functional groups and achieve approval of these objectives by the Project Sponsor. Project objectives will typically be associated within the areas of scope, schedule, cost, environmental, indigenous relations, stakeholders, properties, regulatory requirements, and human resources.

Accountable for determining how the project will be delivered, including delivery models, supply chain strategies, obtaining resources, obtaining all permits and regulatory approvals, putting contracts in place, and managing to the plan to achieve the agreed objectives.

* Leads initial development and ongoing updates of the project user requirements and scope documents to make sure that the elaboration of project scope aligns with the project objectives.

* Leads in the development of an optimal project delivery strategy considering options for practice scaling including Single Viable Alternative, gate governance, funding, and applicable deliverables. Encourages innovation in seeking optimal solutions for achieving project objectives.

* Plans with the functional organizations to set up the project team. Leads the project team to prepare and update the project plan throughout the project lifecycle, including the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and detailed work packages to deliver the project scope.

* Is responsible overall for planning and delivery of work packages being completed by Work Package Managers.

* Leads the planning and execution of the project, including obtaining funding approval, achieving conformance with Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Practices, and ensuring that the objectives of the project are achieved.

* Ensures that internal and external resources with appropriate skill sets are provided, assigns work, and provides instructions, advice and leadership and guidance to project staff; reviews work in progress and assesses completed work for accuracy, required results and quality assurance.

* Consults with environmental, indigenous relations, stakeholders, regulators, interest groups, the public, unions on a variety of issues of importance to the project

* Develops and oversees the implementation of mitigation and compensation plans.

* Represents company in discussions and negotiations with regulators and other agencies and secures licenses and regulatory approvals as required.

* Develops supply chain strategies and establishes commercial arrangements with consultants and contractors, as required.

* Represents company as the ‘Company's Representative Delegate’ on construction, services, and equipment contracts. Participates in contract and claim negotiations with suppliers and contractors, as required.

* Responsible for monitoring and analyzing the project status and performance throughout the project delivery lifecycle and taking corrective action when required.

* Leads the team in proactive risk management and ongoing identification, treatment, and timely communication of project risks.

* Leads the project team through the monthly project progression process and provides progress reporting to the Initiator and other management groups as required.

* Reviews and analyzes the project cost, scope and schedule variances, and takes corrective action, including management of the project contingency.

* Manages project acceptance and closure activities. Releases project resources and prepares the Project Completion & Evaluation Report.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, business, environmental sciences or economics. Candidates who have a technical Diploma plus several years of relevant Project Management experience will also be considered.

* Courses in Project Management (PMI certification as a PMP is preferred).

* Minimum six years of progressively more responsible Project Management experience within an electric utility or similar industrial environment.

* Intermediate level knowledge in a specific field such as engineering, environmental sciences, or business to provide technical coordination and leadership.

* Knowledgeable on project related standards, policies, practices, and procedures, contributing to the development of project standards as well as enforcing/modeling project standards.

* Demonstrated leadership ability.

* Good communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

* Good planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Must Have

Approximately 5 years of project management experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and smaller projects.

Nice to have

Experience working on hydroelectric and generating facilities, including substations and generating stations.

Summary
Interested candidates can send their resumes to John at [email protected]

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