Project Mgr, Coal Life Extension (Common Systems)

SaskPower; Regina; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SaskPower’s Coal Life Extension team seeks a Project Manager with extensive industrial project management experience to lead major refurbishment of existing units. This role is based in Regina, Saskatchewan and reports to the Manager of Coal Life Extension.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years leading large scale power generation or industrial projects, strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and contract development experience in a utility setting.

Qualifications

• Direct experience leading large scale, complex power generation or industrial projects.
• Minimum 10 years as a project manager in electrical utility or industrial environments.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical industry with experience in thermal generating facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to define project requirements and deliverables across scope, schedule and cost.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control to keep projects within budget and schedule.
• Oversee contract proposals and administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor critical paths, develop and approve schedule recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with technical, environmental and safety regulations.

Skills

Large-scale leadership

Electrical/industrial PM

Thermal plants experience

PMP/Prince2

Stakeholder management

Communication & negotiation

Safety/compliance

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

PMP/Prince2 certification

Job description

Permanent - Full Time

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Job Summary

SaskPower’s Coal Life Extension team is seeking a Project Manager with significant industrial project management experience to lead Coal Life Extension projects including the major refurbishment of existing units. This role will report to the Manager of Coal Life Extension and be based out of Regina Saskatchewan. The Project Manager is accountable to provide leadership and direction to a project team and/or a portfolio of projects focused on life extending SaskPower’s existing coal fired generating stations. The Project Manager will require extensive knowledge of advanced project management practices for industrial projects. Experience in thermal power plants and development/administration of large commercial contracts will be considered an asset. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for the effective utilization of people, material, financial resources and human capital in order to manage, coordinate and lead major projects for the whole project lifecycle; ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience leading large scale power generation, transmission, distribution or industrial projects as well as a proven background in engineering and/or industrial construction management. Experience in contract development, negotiations and administration will be considered an asset. The candidate’s experience must demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement with internal and external groups. As a senior role within the department, mentorship and coaching of project teams and junior employees is expected.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide effective leadership to the project team in order to define project requirements and develop and maintain project deliverables within all knowledge areas (scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, etc.) for effective delivery of projects.
• Manage and resolve any project risks or issues and execute change control as necessary ensuring that project deliverables are completed within baseline budget and schedule and are in compliance with SaskPower policies and procedures.
• Oversee the preparation of contract proposals and provide contract administration throughout the project life cycle to ensure contractor compliance with agreements.
• Monitor project critical paths and trends, identify delay factors, and lead the development, presentation and approval of schedule recovery plans.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower's operational environment. Develop and implement appropriate quality, change management and communication strategies
• Anticipate, assess and manage project risks during execution
• Assess, develop and implement new technologies, standards, processes and methodologies
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure necessary and qualified personnel are assigned to projects
• Represent SaskPower on matters both internal and external to the corporation
• Manage and report on project metrics including progress, earned value, baseline, costs, and scope.
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients, senior management and executive staff
• Ensure project plans and activities are implemented in accordance with applicable technical, environmental and safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Provide and demonstrate leadership, team building and direction to project personnel including SaskPower and Contractor employees
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Direct experience leading large scale, complex power generation, transmission, distribution or industrial projects in either a green field or brown field environment.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a project manager in an electrical utility or Industrial environment working with large, multi-discipline project teams delivering large scale, complex projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the electrical industry with direct experience related to thermal generating facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or related field.
• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) (PMP, Prince2).
• Advanced ability to strategize, plan and organize.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience proactively identifying and managing project risks.
• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential projects/issues with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated experience developing and enhancing stakeholder relationships through local and indigenous vendors, government, and other external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deal with priority requests.
• Ability to manage tasks and direction effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong team leader with the ability to influence the performance of others.
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork.
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies (Building Relationships, Customer Focus, Impact & Influence, Judgment & Decision Making, Problem Solving & Innovation).
• Must have a continuing record of professional development.

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve.

We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act .

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

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