Jobs in Quebec, Canada

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!

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.