ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

　　Black & McDonald's Western Utilities team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Project Manager is located in Vancouver and typically reports directly to the Operations Manager or Division Manager.

　　The successful candidate will plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with the estimate, schedule, specifications and budget. Their primary focus is safety, planning, monitoring progress, scheduling, quality, costs management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership.

　　Provide leadership for assigned project in regards to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance

　　Prepare and submit project estimates and price/negotiate all changes in scope as required

　　Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards as per company policy and contract specifications

　　Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information

　　Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage construction schedule and milestones

　　Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable standards – ie. HSE regulations, company policies and procedures, and contract requirements

　　Monitor and report on progress, labour productivity, work outcomes, budget, cost, and forecast

　　Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants

　　Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies

　　Ensure material and equipment are available to tradespersons

　　Ensure monthly cost forecasting and checklists are completed accurately and on time

　　Ensure accurate productivity reports are completed weekly.

　　COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

　　Communicates Effectively

　　Customer Focus

　　Holds Self and Others Accountable

　　Problem Solving and Innovation

　　Values and Respects Others

　　Coaches and Develops

　　Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

　　EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

　　Degree or Diploma in one of the following:

　　Red Seal Journeyman or Electrical Technologist Degree

　　Construction Management

　　Electrical Engineering

　　Civil Engineering

　　The following certifications/designations are considered an asset

　　P.Eng. Designation

　　PMP Designation

　　Gold Seal Certification

　　Construction safety certifications

　　Experience as a tradesperson in the electrical trade may substitute for education requirements.

　　WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

　　5+ years as an Project Manager in the construction industry with a contractor

　　10+ years working in the utilities and/or civil industry

　　Proven experience in estimation, strategic procurement, and negotiation

　　Experience commissioning, integration and applying QA/QC to projects

　　Experience with medium and high voltage utility work, roadway lighting, traffic signals and substations is considered an asset

　　Experience with P3 and/or design-build projects is considered an asset

　　Experience in WWTP projects is considered an asset

　　SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

　　Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

　　Contract management

　　Construction scheduling, planning, and execution

　　Blue print reading

　　Project structural design interpretation

　　Financial statements – read and comprehend

　　Established utilities practices, procedures and techniques

　　Applicable local and provincial labour codes

　　Managing / leading union and non-union staff

　　Business operations processes

　　Organization and time management

　　Proficient user of:

　　MS Office (Word, Excel)

　　Microsoft Project (required)

　　JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system

　　Bid2Win

　　Willing and able to travel in British Columbia

　　Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with a clean record required

　　The expected salary range for this role is between $92,000 and $125,000. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate's qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald's total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as vehicle allowance, group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

　　Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.