Project Manager III

EECOL Electric; Santiago; On-site; CLP 38,000,000 - 70,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EECOL Electric Corp. is seeking a Project Manager III to oversee complex projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring on-time completion and budget adherence. You will manage scope, cost, schedule, and staffing while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to deliver value.

The role emphasizes independent, collaborative work with senior management, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and optimal project outcomes across enterprise goals.

Qualifications

• Experience directing work in large-scale project management capacities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for workflows.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages large, complex project development from start to finish.
• Defines scope, goals and deliverables aligned with business goals.
• Develops full-scale project plans and communications.
• Communicates expectations to team and stakeholders.
• Estimates resources and staffing needs for goals.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives and actions.
• Manages project budget proposals and changes.
• Plans timelines and milestones using standard tools.
• Tracks milestones and delivers progress reports.

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Manager III, you will manage and oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You are responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project as well as contribute to moderately complex aspects of a project. Your work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages large and complex project development from beginning to end
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Develops employees to be self-sufficient in continuous improvement tools
• Functions as leader for continuous improvement events
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Performs root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
• Negotiates with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to personnel
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years required, 7 years experience preferred of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Prior experience with managing people and processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required, including strong human relations skills to supervise and develop assigned employees effectively
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills

About The Team

Empowering People - Energizing Communities. Since 1919, EECOL Electric has provided material and technical support for the construction, industrial, and residential markets from over 60 locations in Canada. EECOL Electric is driven to provide exceptional service, proprietary solutions, and a complete product portfolio to a diverse range of customers' electrical requirements in automation, utility, lighting, data communication, wire and cable, power distribution, and renewable energy. EECOL's company culture is built on respect, integrity, honesty, and a shared passion for delivering a positive, memorable experience for our customers, partners, and communities.

Join a Team Where Your First Job is Just the Beginning. We believe in the power of our people's success - and that every team member should have the opportunity to grow without limits. EECOL's hire and grow within strategy empowers a change in how companies rely on their team members to move throughout all levels of the company.

By joining our team, your contribution will help businesses and communities bring the right solutions to their electrical needs. If you are looking for an inclusive workplace that offers continuous development opportunities and brings state-of-the-art solutions to our electrical community, then you are in the right place.

Find incredible opportunities to grow your career at Canada's premier electrical products distributor, while helping bring communities together.

EECOL is an affiliated company of Wesco International. Future correspondence, documentation and systems may reference the Wesco name.