Project Manager - Electrical

Black & McDonald Limited; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical construction company in Canada is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large-scale ICI electrical projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of project management experience, relevant educational qualifications, and skills in construction estimation and scheduling. This role offers a significant opportunity to lead and develop projects, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and are encouraged to apply for accessibility accommodations if needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in large-scale electrical ICI projects.
• Intermediate knowledge of construction estimation and project scheduling.
• Intermediate user of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects focusing on cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on project progress and budget forecasting.

Skills

Construction estimation

Scheduling

Planning

Project design interpretation

Organization and time management

Education

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Red seal electrical journeyperson

Tools

MS Office

Accubid

JD Edwards or Oracle-based ERP system

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Electrical ICI Construction team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Project Manager is located on site and reports directly to the Project Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. Their primary focus is safety, planning, monitoring progress, scheduling, quality, costs management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership for assigned project in regards to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards as per company policy and contract specifications
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information
• Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage construction schedule and milestones
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable standards – ie. HSE regulations, company policies and procedures, and contract requirements
• Monitor and report on progress, labour productivity, work outcomes, budget, cost, and forecast
• Prepare and submit project estimates and price/negotiate all changes in scope as required
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants
• Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
• Ensure material and equipment are available to tradespersons
• Ensure monthly cost forecasting and checklists are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure accurate productivity reports are completed weekly.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
• Strategic Perspective

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

An education in:

• Project Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Construction Management
• A red seal electrical journeyperson

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in the unionized construction company working on large-scale electrical ICI projects

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate knowledge and understanding of:

• Construction estimation, scheduling, planning, and execution
• Project design interpretation
• Established division practices, procedures and techniques
• Business operations processes
• Organization and time management

Intermediate user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Use of Accubid is considered an asset
• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is an asset

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.