Project Manager (Engineering, Electrical)

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and supporting capital and non-capital projects from initiation to conclusion: presentation of results to leadership; developing performance measures; ensuring that controls are adequate; and help to develop and apply best in class practices.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience managing and leading projects.
• Experienced and skilled in developing and managing a project budget, estimating work effort, and organizing and coordinating project work
• Experience coaching and motivating people to consistently deliver high-quality projects and customer satisfaction
• Outgoing with strong people skills and ability to influence
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Effective delegation and conflict management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation and/or Green Belt/Black Belt certification are all assets
• Financial acumen with an ability to build business cases, considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a project from initiation to close out, both on time and within budget
• Manage projects or portions of projects from the electrical subject matter (power, communications, and automation)
• Design, communicate and implement an operational plan for completing the project
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Identify, develop, and gather resources to complete the project
• Conduct meetings, workshops and prepare reports to communicate status of the project
• Establish and apply best industry practices and methodologies
• Continuously seek and identify key areas of opportunities
• Develop and implement appropriate tools to support other staff
• Coach and mentor project team in project management principles and execution
• Work on multiple projects at any given point in time
• Travel as required based on the requirements of the assigned project within Canada and USA
• Valid driver's license is required