Project Manager

HighLine Electrical Constructors Ltd.; Nisku; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various electrical projects in Alberta. This role requires a proactive individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety. The successful candidate will manage project execution plans, maintain client relationships, and ensure timely completion of milestones. With a focus on quality and adherence to budgets, this position offers an opportunity to lead a diverse team in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values training and safety while offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan

Group RRSP

Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical functions required.
• PMP designation or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Initiate project setup and maintain project execution plans.
• Act as the primary contact between clients and the organization.
• Manage project documentation and ensure adherence to budgets.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Team Leadership

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Since 1978, HighLine has become a leading force in electrical initiatives in Alberta with offices in Edmonton and Calgary. As HighLine continues to expand, we are always adapting to the industry through training and employing exemplary staff who are highly qualified in the field. Furthermore, HighLine observes and promotes safety and educational guidelines relevant to this industry.

High Line Electrical Constructors Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to join our team based out of the Nisku area, working on various projects throughout Alberta. You must have good safety awareness, good communication & competent decision-making skills, and a desire to perform requested duties with a focus on safety and appropriate precautions. High Line offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package.

Requirements

• 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/subcontract 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 to maintain existing client relationships and drive client satisfaction while meeting business objectives.
• Maintain project reporting both to the 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, always, of quality and acceptance requirements and of safety and environmental requirements of each assigned project.
• Coordinate project close out and conduct project post-mortems to identify areas for improvements and lessons learned and make recommendations based on findings.

Your background and credentials include:

• 3-5 years of experience in Electrical functions.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent considered 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 and Excel applications as well as 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).
• RPP - Group RRSP.
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling.