Project Manager

Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a Direct Hire Contractual position.

As a key member of the Development team, the Project Manager will lead the execution of crucial capital projects, including a significant facility upgrade. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification, maintaining seamless communication with all internal and external stakeholders. If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for decarbonization and a desire to actively shape the clean energy transition, this is an exciting opportunity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead the successful execution of a capital upgrade project, ensuring it's delivered on time, on budget, and to performance specifications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, commercial and legal) to successfully deliver the project in line with expected standards

Continuously identify and mitigate construction project risks

Oversee the administration and execution of all design-build, vendor supply, and consultant contracts, ensuring project delivery adheres to all requirements and specifications

Oversee daily construction, proactively resolving issues to ensure work is safely accomplished and fully compliant with all H&S guidelines, project contracts, specifications, environmental requirements, permits, and industry best practices

Manage project administration and document control in line with company standards

Coordinate and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders—including approval agencies, contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants—to ensure construction work meets the satisfaction of all parties

Develop comprehensive handover, integration, and commissioning plans, ensuring a seamless transition and successful project handover to the operations team

Oversee and report on project costs and budget, including accruals, updating project forecasts and trackers, and reviewing and approving invoices

Proactively manage and report on project schedule, including milestone and critical path tracking

Provide regular, comprehensive project reports, including updates on schedule, budget, and risks, for both internal and external stakeholders, including leadership and executive teams

Acquire all mandated permits essential for project execution

Ensure quality assurance across all project stages: engineering, procurement, construction, and operations

Requirements:

A minimum of 7 years of experience in capital project management and delivery of complex projects, including projects greater than $50M value

Post Secondary degree (engineering, architectural science, construction management)

Experience with the oversight of various types of CCDC contracts including the CCDC-14 DB form of contract

Proficient with MS Office (Project/Access, Dynamics 365, etc.)

Excellent communication, organization, time management, and proactivity

Excellent leadership abilities with a proven track record of making and escalating risk-assessed decisions based on established frameworks

Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment and independently

Demonstrate agility in adjusting project processes to accurately align with evolving project requirements and objectives

Assets:

PMP and prior experience with construction project management software is an asset

District energy / thermal energy sector experience, specifically, waste-to-energy an asset