Project Manager

Aecon; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Energy Solutions Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee construction projects in BC. This full-time position, part of a 12-month contract, will focus on project delivery, stakeholder management, and ensuring a safe work environment. The ideal candidate possesses relevant education and substantial experience in the utility construction sector.

Qualifications

• Expertise in wet utility construction industry required.
• Experience with contract management and claims resolution.
• Proven track record in project scheduling and financial functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery against budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Establish safety programs on all project sites.
• Create relationships with all stakeholders and provide project reporting.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering or construction management

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Energy Solutions Inc. (AESI) is a leading utility construction provider across British Columbia and we’re looking for a Project Manager to help us support our business in BC.

Reporting into the Operations Manager, the Project Manager will oversee and manage the entire scope of our projects and will ultimately have a significant impact on the overall project performance.

Please note this position is a full-time 12-month contract opportunity.

What You'll Do Here :

Project Management

• Responsible for project delivery against all budget, schedule & quality targets.

Construction Operations

• Establish safety program on all project sites ensuring a safe work environment.
• Ensures all project close-out activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Execution - Develop, monitor and report weekly and monthly activities internally and to external stakeholders to ensure the plan is executed. Implement construction phasing plans and logistics.
• Quality - Ensuring key metrics and KPI’s are established, and targets are consistently achieved.

Commercial Management

• Financial reporting and forecasting.
• Identifies risks and implements mitigation and contingency plans.
• Negotiates and executes contracts and agreements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen to protect profits and improve margins.

Stakeholder Management

• Create and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.
• Regular interactions with clients, engineering firms, subcontractors, contracting authorities, municipalities, the public, and special interest groups.

Communication

• Builds engagement through ongoing communicates to all staff and stakeholders.
• Provide all required project reporting / forecasting.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring to The Team :

• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, or equivalent discipline an asset.
• Expertise and experience in the wet utility construction industry (oil & gas, water, sewer, drainage, etc.) required.
• Sound knowledge of utility construction methods and techniques - trenching and excavating, shoring, deep utilities, tie-ins, etc.
• Experience with contract and subcontract management.
• Thorough knowledge of change management principles including identifying significant variations, claims identification, narration, quantification and evaluation.
• Proven track record with claims management and dispute resolution on major projects.
• Knowledge with risk identification and management.
• Experience with project scheduling (previous use of P6 an asset).
• Proficient in liaising with client, subcontractor, and consultant representatives.
• Sound understanding of contractual, commercial and financial functions.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Working computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous SAP experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and work within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Ability to travel within BC.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

The expected pay range for this position is between $84,000 - $120,000.

Create a job alert for this search