Senior Project Advisor

Forbes Bros. Group; Alberta; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established construction company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Advisor for a part-time, permanent role. This remote position demands project management expertise and includes responsibilities like providing technical support and guiding project teams. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in project management related to powerline construction. The company offers a family-oriented work environment along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Comprehensive health benefits plan

Enrolment in Pension Program

Vacation pay & Holiday pay

Annual boot allowance

Annual clothing allowance

Family-oriented working environment

Opportunities for career growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of related work experience in Powerline or Industrial Project Management construction is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Site, especially MS Excel.
• Strong ability to coach and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical support to project teams.
• Guide Project Managers towards completion using construction principles.
• Monitor project compliance with contract documents.

Skills

Project management expertise

Technical support and guidance

Contract management processes

Communication skills

Data analysis and problem-solving

Coaching and mentoring

Education

PMP or CAPM designation

Construction Management education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Forbes Bros Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Advisor (part-time, permanent) to join support our Major Projects portfolio. This is a remote position that will require occasional travel and work at various sites/locations across Canada and/or the USA.

The Senior Project Advisor will develop and provide a professional level of project management expertise, both practical and technical, inclusive of critical thinking related to project development, execution planning, cost estimation.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation pay & Holiday pay
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities

• Lives Forbes Bro. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our everyday
• Provide high-level technical support and guidance to project team members or project delivery managers to effectively execute on project delivery
• Demonstrate sound understanding of the powerline construction industry as a whole and able to develop and communicate mitigation strategies related to industry related construction execution risks
• Guide Project Managers towards the completion of projects using construction and project management principles
• Support estimating activities with respect to project execution planning and estimate development
• Support Project Managers in coordinating the work of all consultants and sub-contractors, ensuring the timely delivery of expected outputs, and ensuring an effective synergy among the various sub-contracted activities
• Advise the Project Manager (PM) and others about project risks and issues that may impact client relations
• Support Engineering-Procure-Construct delivery with development and support in monitoring the overall project cycle
• Support the development of Field Review Reports, change notices, RFI's, site instructions, and clarification as needed
• Monitor the project for general compliance with contract documents including advising on any required reporting by the Project Manager
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes and lead the development and implementation of new project management practices and processes
• Provide guidance to ensure project Health & Safety & Environmental Standards are being met
• Coaching and mentoring new project management staff

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of ten (10) + years' related work experience in Powerline, Civil or Industrial Project Management construction, is required. A combination of education and years of experience pertaining to Construction Management will be considered
• PMP or CAPM designation, an asset
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Site, especially MS Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract management processes; project set up; subcontract management; change orders; RFIs; closeout
• Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication, coordinating resources as well as the ability to analyze data and solve problems
• Capability of providing direction to project staff and supporting Project Managers in overall project team management
• A friendly professional demeanor and ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
• Strong ability to coach and mentor
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Able and willing to work in a dynamic environment
• Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver\'s Abstract

Disclaimer

As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.