Job Specifications
Job Description
As part of the Java Group, Victor Energy's staff have over 50 years of experience building some of Canada's largest electrical infrastructure projects.
As our team grows and projects are beginning to take off, we are seeking a Project Manager to provide leadership for our project execution team.
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and delivery of assigned projects. The Project Manager ensures that the project is delivered safely on time, within budget and meeting the required scope and quality specifications. This role is responsible to continuously communicate with and manage expectations of clients and other project stakeholders. As a project leader during the entire lifecycle of a project, the Project Manager is accountable to provide routine project progress and ad hoc reports to senior management.
There are opportunities available full-time based on a 40-hour, 5-day work week, adjusted to meet project demands over weekends, based in office with occasional visits to construction site. There are also construction site-based opportunities on a shift basis.
Your responsibilities include:
Initiate project set up once award and estimate handoff is complete. Ensure project team, budget, documentation, etc. is in place to allow for effective project kick-off
Develop and maintain a project execution plan, critical risk path, and milestones schedule for each assigned project
Prepare, monitor and update construction schedules and job costs
Manage and co-ordinate project material/equipment/subcontracts activities to ensure successful and timely completion milestones and set clear expectations of project team members to ensure successful project delivery
Act as the primary contact between the client and the organization in order to maintain existing client relationships and drive client satisfaction while meeting business objectives
Maintain project reporting both to client and internal stakeholders, and ensure effective communication between the client, project team and project stakeholders
Proactively follow the change management process to document and approve all changes that impact project cost, schedule, or scope. This includes positive/negative and internal/external sources of change. Ensure all changes are properly communicated to the client and project team
Maintain all project documentation including project execution plan, risk register, RFI log, change order log, schedule, health and safety plan, quality plan and any internal mandatory project documentation
Manage project expenditures and ensure adherence to the approved budget. Align projections of resource hours (equipment, personnel) on assigned projects
Ensure timely processing of accounts receivable and payable invoices to maintain cashflow
Lead project meetings including kick-offs, updates, change orders, recovery plans and lessons learned
Use of approved systems in alignment with company expectations
Maintain awareness, at all times, of quality and acceptance requirements and of safety and environmental requirements of each assigned project
Coordinate project close out and conduct project post-mortems in order to identify areas for improvements and lessons learned and make recommendations based on findings
Requirements
Your background and credentials include:
Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent considered an asset
At least 3-5 years' experience managing medium to large full cycle EPC or construction projects required
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in utility construction (such as electrical transmission/distribution telecommunications) or similar industries is an asset
Your background would also include:
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment
Sound knowledge in the review and negotiation of contracts for construction projects with strong technical, business, financial, and legal acumen
Positive attitude, team player, and change agent
Strong time management and documentation skills
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Advanced level understanding of Microsoft Office Excel/Project applications and previous experience utilizing project management software (ex. Primavera and Microsoft Project), with the ability to learn new software programs
Valid class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract/driving record required
Benefits
Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
Group RRSP
Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
Training & Development
Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
About the Company
Victor Energy Ltd. is a global engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance utility contractor in the high-voltage power sector including transmission, substations, as well as overhead distribution and underground services. Victor Energy has operations across North America and Europe, and is owned by Java Holdings Ltd. Java Holdings is a family-owned and operated investments and management business based out of Nisku, AB.
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