Engagement Delivery/ Project Manager

Permanent - Full Time We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. SaskPower’s Generation Project Delivery Office (PDO) department is seeking a Project Manager to lead large scale power generation projects including the construction of new power stations. This role will report to the Manager of Generation Project Delivery and be based out of Regina Saskatchewan.
The Project Manager is a key role supporting SaskPower’s development of new assets across the province delivering affordable and reliable power to the residents of Saskatchewan. This position is responsible to manage the overall scope, cost, schedule and risk for assigned projects, including team resource management, project communication, stakeholder engagement, contract development and administration, and change management. This role contributes to the development of new processes and enhanced reporting to manage project activities and effectively communicate project status at all levels.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience leading large scale power generation, transmission, distribution or industrial projects as well as a proven background in engineering and/or industrial construction management. As a senior role within the department, mentorship and coaching of project teams and junior employees is expected.
Provide effective leadership to the project team in order to define project requirements and develop and maintain project deliverables within all knowledge areas (scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, etc.) for effective delivery of projects.
Manage and resolve any project risks or issues and execute change control as necessary ensuring that project deliverables are completed within baseline budget and schedule and are in compliance with SaskPower policies and procedures .
Oversee the preparation of contract proposals and provide contract administration throughout the project life cycle to ensure contractor compliance with agreements.
Monitor project critical paths and trends, identify delay factors, and lead the development, presentation and approval of schedule recovery plans.
Develop and implement appropriate quality, change management and communication strategies
Anticipate, assess and manage project risks during execution
Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure necessary and qualified personnel are assigned to projects
Manage and report on project metrics including progress, earned value, baseline, costs, and scope.
Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients, senior management and executive staff
Ensure project plans and activities are implemented in accordance with applicable technical, environmental and safety regulations, policies and procedures
Provide and demonstrate leadership, team building and direction to project personnel including SaskPower and Contractor employees
Direct experience leading large scale, complex power generation, transmission, distribution or industrial projects in either a green field or brown field environment.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a project manager in an electrical utility or Industrial environment working with medium to large sized, multi-discipline project teams delivering large scale, complex projects.
• 5 years of experience working in the electrical industry or in an industrial business (mining, oil and gas, etc.) as an engineering or construction management leader.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience proactively identifying and managing project risks.
• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential projects/issues with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated experience developing and enhancing stakeholder relationships through local and indigenous vendors, government, and other external agencies.
• Ability to manage tasks and direction effectively.
• Strong team leader with the ability to influence the performance of others.
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies (Building Relationships, Customer Focus, Impact & Influence, Judgment & Decision Making, Problem Solving & Innovation).
• Placement within the Project Manager stream, is dependent on a combination of qualifications and experience. Band 5, Level 1: Employee does not possess either the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince designation

Band 5, Level 2: Possession of either the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince designation
Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.
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