Project Manager, NWTEL

ATCO; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Frontec is seeking a Project Manager for their NorthwesTel project team in Whitehorse, YT. This role involves managing a power infrastructure maintenance program, ensuring contract work is completed on schedule, and maintaining high service standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, along with relevant project management certifications and experience in infrastructure or construction environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum years of experience supervising personnel in infrastructure or construction environments.
• Experience in project management, estimating, budgeting, and planning.
• Knowledge of Environmental Regulations and Occupational Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage a power infrastructure maintenance program across multiple territories.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables and implement a Quality Control Program.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with client staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Technical School Diploma or University degree

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal

BOMA RPA or FMA certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ATCO Frontec is a market leader providing facilities management, camp services, workforce lodging solutions, operational support services, and disaster and emergency management for a diverse range of clients. We are a service-based organization made up of great people who work hard to get the job done and deliver excellence in the communities where we work and live.

Description :

ATCO Frontec is seeking a Project Manager to join our NorthwesTel project team in Whitehorse, YT. The Project Manager is responsible for managing a power infrastructure maintenance program across the three territories, Northern BC, and Northern Alberta, ensuring all contract work is completed on or ahead of schedule.

The Project Manager acts as the single point of contact and is accountable to the client for work performance, contract deliverables, staff and subcontractor management, contract amendments, quality control, occupational health and safety, spill response and reporting, emergency response as requested, and financial controls and reporting.

Regular travel is required for this role.

Responsibilities :

1. Provide leadership and direction to staff for work as defined in contract documents.
2. Ensure timely submission of all deliverable reports and plans, in correct format, complete and accurate.
3. Implement a Quality Control Program to monitor and ensure contract service level standards are met consistently.
4. Actively seek opportunities for organic business growth.
5. Manage a geographically dispersed workforce at multiple sites, ensuring consistent service delivery according to contract standards.
6. Maintain records of exceptional performance and out-of-scope services provided to the client, highlighting ATCO's excellent service delivery.
7. Build and maintain positive relationships with client staff at all levels through regular briefings on project status.
8. Identify scope changes and coordinate with the client for change orders and proposals to adjust scope and contract fees.
9. Review and approve all material and project proposals, ensuring estimates are adequate, complete, and well-documented.
10. Ensure fixed-price work is completed on schedule, complying with contract documents and regulations, satisfying the client.
11. Review open work orders, repairs, and projects weekly, taking action to complete and close work orders promptly.
12. Complete the Annual Business Plan, review and analyze monthly variance reports, identify high-cost areas, and implement corrective actions.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

1. Technical School Diploma or University degree from an accredited institution, or a combination of related Trade Certificate and experience.
2. Project Management Professional (PMP), Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal, BOMA RPA, or FMA certification is an asset.
3. Minimum years of experience supervising personnel in infrastructure, industrial maintenance, or construction environments.
4. Experience in project management, estimating, budgeting, planning, and business accounting standards.
5. Previous experience with emergency response, including hazardous materials containment and cleanup.
6. Knowledge of Environmental Regulations, Electrical Safety Authority, Occupational Health & Safety, and Ministry of Labour standards.
7. Experience with fixed and rotary-wing operations and fuel operations.
8. Experience with power generation systems is an asset.
9. Proficiency in MS Office applications.
10. Valid Driver's License required.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills. They should be capable of interfacing effectively with clients, officials, subcontractors, and vendors, handling negotiations, approvals, and contractual matters.

This role requires leadership qualities that foster collaboration among diverse organizations, promoting company services and responding positively to customer inquiries and complaints.

We appreciate all applications; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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