Project Manager Construction & Commission

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager Construction and Commissioning to oversee field operations, mobilization, and site execution across Canada.

This role requires ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met through strong leadership and proactive collaboration with project teams. The candidate should have hydroelectric project experience, English and French proficiency, and willingness to travel up to 25% within Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management for construction or commissioning projects.
• Fluent in English and French for communications with teams and clients.
• Availability to travel within Canada and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobilization planning and resource loading.
• Oversee site safety, quality, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate with Project Director and site teams.
• Manage subcontractor packages (piping, electrical, etc.).
• Track progress, prepare reports, and forecast costs.
• Lead demobilization and lessons learned.

Skills

EHS culture

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

PM experience

Education

College or bachelor’s degree in management or engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

Project Management Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Bonus eligibility: annual bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No