Sr. Electrical Manager - Transit Market

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transit and rail system construction is seeking a seasoned project manager. This dynamic role involves overseeing large-scale electrical construction projects, providing critical business expertise, and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines. The company values growth and development, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position that allows you to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the Electrical construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Provide business expertise and guidance to the Project Manager.
• Ensure project remains a viable business proposition.
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to progress.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Construction

Client Relations

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth.

Location

This position will be based out of Oakville ON, and will support projects all over Canada.

Responsibilities

1. Providing 'championship' for the project, selling and marketing the project throughout the organization.
2. Providing business expertise and guidance to the Project Manager.
3. Acting as the link between the project, the business community and management decision-making groups.
4. Acting as an arbitrator and making decisions that may be beyond the authority of the Project Manager.
5. Ensuring that the business need is valid, correctly prioritized and project is properly launched.
6. Ensuring that the project remains a viable business proposition.
7. Ensuring changes to the project are properly managed and risks are assessed.
8. Establishing the project organization, roles and reporting structure.
9. Ensuring the project is following all Safety Guidelines and policies.
10. Approving key project deliverables.
11. Initiating project reviews and supporting the process of review with project team.
12. Resolving issues (typically competition for resources and priority clashes).
13. Resolving conflict and removing obstacles to progress.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university.
2. At least 10+ years’ related experience and/or training, specifically in the Electrical construction industry.
3. Experience leading multi-million dollar contracts, including ownership of operations, project administration, client relations and all other scopes relative to large construction projects.
4. Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
5. Professional Engineer License (desirable).

Other Requirements:

1. Regular, reliable attendance.
2. Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
3. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
4. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
5. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
6. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is one of the nation's premier electrical contractors serving the industrial and transportation markets. We’ve earned an industry-wide reputation for sticking to our high standards in everything we do.

We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, learning and improving go hand-in-hand with going to work each day. You’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

If you're ready for a career that can take you places, look no further.