Manager, Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Infrastructure & Capital Projects to join their expanding team in Canada. This role involves leading project planning and scheduling for large-scale projects, ensuring quality execution, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You'll leverage your engineering background and project management expertise to drive successful outcomes while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for delivering results, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a global firm dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of academic background in engineering required.
• Experience in managing complex projects in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution for capital projects.
• Deliver presentations to C-Level executives and prepare technical proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Forensic Schedule Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Postgraduate Degree in Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SmartPM

PowerBI

SmartSheet

Job description

Description

Manager, Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. With more than 10,000 professionals based in locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem-solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

Our Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice is comprised of over 600 sector experts and specialized consultants across the globe. We combine strategic and operational expertise with a deep technical knowledge to support developers, sponsors, lenders, and project leaders to select, structure, improve, and execute Capital Projects in a more efficient and sustainable way.

We are expanding our Infrastructure & Capital Projects business and are searching for staff to support and be part of our Infra PMO in Canada.

Activities and Responsibilities (General):

• Provide leadership and ensure quality in the execution of A&M's scope.
• Execute I&CP service lines with proficiency.
• Deliver comprehensive presentations to Directors, C-Level executives, and the Executive Board.
• Prepare technical proposals for clients.
• Engage in various projects, collaborating with colleagues and clients across a variety of sectors and functional areas.
• Facilitate effective collaborations between leadership, achieving alignments and producing outcomes that serve the interests of all stakeholders.
• Lead meetings and presentations with both client and A&M's managerial and executive levels, conveying confidence and mastery of the topics discussed.
• Respond promptly to project demands and anticipate critical actions for the success of initiatives.

Activities and Responsibilities (Role Specific – PMO Planning & Scheduling Specialist):

• Establish procedures and templates for project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, and/or similar software.
• Record project schedule updates and prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of work.
• Identify schedule problems resulting from interdisciplinary/trade constraints, interfaces, and other conflicts.
• Monitor, review, and analyze the portfolio of schedules, including analyses of schedule deviations and suggesting corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on critical path, float, and schedule performance.
• Incorporate an understanding of engineering design, procurement, and construction processes and logic into the project schedules.
• Assess and advise on schedule risks and schedule contingency.
• Manage resource loading and leveling within the portfolio of projects.
• Generate reports on long and short-term resource requirements for the portfolio of projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of work progress, earned value, and performance.
• Monitor project activity scheduling to ensure targets are being met.
• Track and evaluate schedule trends and variances and adjust forecasts as required.
• Create "What If" scenario schedules as required/requested.
• Coordinate and work with the project management team to resolve project issues to ensure the delivery and completion of the project work.
• Attend and lead project meetings and discussions with the project management team, clients, and contractors.

Qualifications:

• +5 years of academic background in engineering.
• Postgraduate degree in project management and/or administration or finance is a plus.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure and Capital Projects products.
• Experience in managing complex projects in a multicultural and corporate environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, SmartPM) and project management software.
• Competent skills in PowerBI with willingness to grow to proficient or expert level.
• Experience with SmartSheet is considered an asset.
• Strong reporting, data visualization, written and oral communication skills.
• Forensic schedule analysis experience is an asset.
• Willingness to travel.

Competencies:

• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ease in presenting complex studies conducted by A&M to clients at all levels.
• Capacity to lead under pressure, within fast-paced workflows and/or tight deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate junior team member deliveries.
• Capability to build long-term relationships with clients and across different hierarchical levels.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility needs and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] and we would be pleased to assist you.