Project Manager Construction & Commission

GE Vernova; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova in Canada is seeking a Project Manager Construction and Commissioning (PMCC) to lead field operations across project phases, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. The role requires strong site-management experience, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with travel to sites about 25% of the time.

Fluency in English and French is preferred, along with a background in hydroelectric projects or mechanical/electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated EHS culture and safety mindset.
• Quality management focus and continuous improvement.
• Strong hydroelectric background or related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site work strategy with project leaders.
• Plan mobilization activities and required resources.
• Lead mobilization tollgate reviews and document control.
• Track safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.
• Manage site packages (piping, electrical, scaffolding, etc.).
• Prepare RFQs and purchase requests for site works.

Skills

Leadership

Communication (English & French)

Project coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent in management or mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Project Manager Construction and Commissioning (PMCC) is responsible for preparing and controlling the different phases of field operations for a project. This role is crucial to ensure that site works are completed safely, at the required quality standards, on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction sites management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in site work Strategy definition with the Project Director, Construction Leader and Site Manager
• Proactively anticipate the activities required for site mobilization, including tooling definition, safety equipment, warehousing requirements, offices infrastructures, worker’s accommodations, and define the required specific site trainings
• Prepare the detailed mobilization planning using framework documentation and checklists, and ensuring that resources loading requirements are met as required
• Lead the mobilization tollgate review representing C&C in all the project related reviews
• Track the project site documentation for a timely issuance to the customer (methods, site quality plan, commissioning reports, etc.)
• Build the project financial and physical progress tracking structure for site works and update monthly
• Perform detailed financial analysis including, but limited to, establish budgets, report costs to date, slippages, claims, and forecasts
• Proactively engage in risk mitigation and opportunity assessment
• Travel to sites 25% of the time to review and engage with site operations
• Perform the site schedule weekly updates for planned vs. actual progress in collaboration with the site manager and project planner
• Coordinate communications across the project teams to secure project planning and execution
• Participate in customer and internal meetings
• Identify the scope management changes for site works and provide oversight to team stakeholders for quantity and quality impacts
• Prepare the Request for Quotations and Purchase Requests for site works subcontracting
• Manage specific vendor packages at site (piping, painting, electrical, scaffolding, machining, etc.)
• Prepare and lead the site demobilization at the end of the project

Required Qualifications

• Strong and demonstrated EHS culture
• Attention to quality management and continuous improvement of quality culture
• Strong hydroelectric background
• College or bachelor’s degree in management or engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) is recommended, or relevant proven field experience
• Field management experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal (English and French)
• Leadership skills
• Availability to travel within Canada,
• 10+ years in project management organization in Construction or Commissioning or 3-5 years of direct experience

Desired Characteristics

• Project Management Certification
• Experience with technical concepts (including hydropower technology, i.e., turbines, generators, mechanical and electrical balance of plant systems, etc.)
• Location: Canada

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,900.00 and $154,900.000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility: annual bonus
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

This posting is for an existing vacancy.