Project Manager

We have an opening for a Project Manager in our Kelowna office.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall execution of underground/overhead electrical distribution and street lighting turnkey design-build projects (4kV to 25kV).
• Accountable for the on-budget and on-schedule delivery of concurrent turnkey projects from client engagement through design and construction to energization while maintaining a high degree of quality.
• Preparation of takeoffs, estimates, and proposals inclusive of engineering, materials procurement, and construction for turnkey projects.
• Management of materials inventory.
• Occasional off-site meetings, site visits, and field inspections.
• Coordination with customers, municipal authorities, other utilities, and various project stakeholders for project execution.
• Project schedule, cost and communication management, and reporting.
• Proactively consult and develop solutions for clients to suit their business needs.
• Clearly communicate with clients and project stakeholders to mitigate project risks and expectations.
• Project acquisition, sales, and customer relationship building.
• Peer mentoring and training with other team members.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities with schedule and budget constraints.
• Client-focused interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong business relationships.
• Proficient verbal and written English language skills.
• Confident collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other disciplines.
• Commitment to safety and ethical practices.

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma or Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized college or university.
• PMP designation through PMI Institute.
• Electrical distribution, substation, transmission, or street lighting design experience (both underground and overhead).
• Experience in residential and commercial subdivision site servicing from participating in a utility turnkey program.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcFM or AGI32 software packages.