sr. project manager - electrical.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a client of ours in the power sector. Reporting to the Manager of Project Delivery, 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 cost effective manner, consistent with commercial contracts.

Advantages
- Excellent compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities
• Provide strategic project management leadership for large and complex power transmission and distribution projects.
• 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.
• Develop and review construction planning and monitor progress of allocated projects to ensure they are delivered to schedule and within quality and cost estimates. Take corrective action if significant deviation from schedule and/or budget occurs.
• Provide the senior management with regular, accurate progress reports with recommendations to improve the schedule and budget wherever possible.

• Make declarations on behalf of Arctic Arrow for any type of regulated electrical work.
• Enforce Arctic Arrow’s policy decisions at all levels of responsibility.
• 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.
• 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 Arctic Arrow's best advantage.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with existing and potential clients. Identify new market opportunities.
• Lead projects effectively through all internal and external processes.
• Overall management of the project scope, schedule and cost.
• Accountability for the development and management of project plans.
• Develop detailed and accurate project estimates and schedules as required.
• Communicate effectively with and provide status updates to stakeholders as required.
• Assess project risk and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager of Project Delivery to ensure project schedule and cost are managed and tracking to plan.
• Ensure all projects are adequately resourced. Lead capability growth through effective identification and recruitment of additional personnel.
• Proactively build and sustain relationships with clients and general/sub-contractors, both while on the job and through networking outside of work hours.
• Assist in the monitoring and control of all projects to forecast costs, obtain approvals, identify trends and take action to avoid cost overruns.
• Define project quality requirements.
• Ensure the right systems are in place and are applied to every project.
• Prepare and/or review reports for management, client or others.
• Ensure the safety of workers on project sites under your control.
• Contract management.
• Pull electrical permits as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical post-secondary completion
• PMP certification (preferred)
• 5+ years in a similar role
• Experience in powerline construction (preferred)

Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva View email address on randstad.com

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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