Senior Project Manager

Calgary, Alberta

Basic Function

The Senior Project Manager is accountable for the safe and timely delivery of construction projects. The Senior Project Manager creates an environment for construction execution excellence. The Senior Project Manager encompasses the simultaneous management of several projects ranging anywhere in value from $5,000.00 to $20,000,000.00. They are directly accountable for the profitability of each of the projects they manage and are constantly looking for opportunities to improve on the delivery and customer experience of substation construction projects. The Senior Project Manager needs to work closely with the VP Operations, Manager, Project Management and VP Shared Services, Construction Manager, Quality Manager, HSSE Manager, Fleet Manager, and Field Supervisors to ensure all client/owners expectations are met or exceeded.

Qualifications

Education
  • Professional Engineer or Registered Technologist certification, or technical trade certification.
  • PMI designation is preferred.
  • P. Eng designation considered an asset.

Experience
  • 15+ years of Project Management experience.
  • 10+ years of managing construction projects.
  • Extensive and broad high voltage construction experience

Skills
  • Progressive project management, change management, and planning skills.
  • Detailed knowledge of substation construction sequencing and methods.
  • Advanced project management specific financial acumen, specifically in forecasting, estimating, and accruals.
  • Understanding of the procurement and purchasing process.
  • Comfortable running EPC projects.
  • Understanding of engineering design and development processes.
  • Ability to resolve complex issues in a timely manner.
  • Superior client and relationship management skills.
  • Comfortable and proficient with computer software such as excel, MPP and word.

Personal Characteristics
  • Safety - We go home safely every night.
  • Integrity - Around here our word means something.
  • Quality - Our quality stands on its own.
  • Accountability- We provide solutions, not problems.
  • Teamwork - Great people working together.
  • You have a calm demeanor and thrive in high-stress situations.
  • You possess a nimble mind – You can think on your feet and resolve issues quickly.
  • You are detailed and thorough in completing all tasks and activities.
  • You are someone people rely on. You are responsible and dependable.
  • Leadership - willingness to lead, take charge, offer opinions and direction to all direct reports.
  • Mentoring – willingness to teach and guide team members in a positive manner with the goal of growing the team's capability to deliver on client scope.
  • Continuous improvement – Ability to identify and implement areas of improvement within project delivery processes

Other
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • This position is a mix of office and field work. A small portion of this position’s time will require field work.

Duties

The Senior Project Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all the following:

Project Management

  • Define the scope and budget of the project in collaboration with senior management.
  • Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
  • Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.
  • Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the correct activities.
  • Develop a project financial forecast that meets or exceeds the proposal gross margin.
  • Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required.
  • Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion (Lessons Learned).

Project Staffing

  • In consultation with the construction manager develop staffing plan for the project.
  • Ensure man hours are properly tracked and all overtime is approved.
  • Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project.

Project Execution

  • Execute project to meet or exceed proposal estimated GM.
  • In conjunction with field supervisor and construction manager; manage day to day tasks of the project.
  • Procure subcontractor services and material as per the approved proposal. Ensure PO’s and contracts are issued for all services and material.
  • Familiarize yourself with all contract terms. Ensure all contractual commitments are understood and tracked.
  • Creates and manages change orders as required.
  • Set up file structure to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented, stored and secured.
  • Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
  • Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the client’s expectations.
  • Escalate major project issues to VP of Projects and VP of Shared Services for support in developing resolution.

Project Control

  • Write reports on the project for management.
  • Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures.
  • Monitor cash flow forecasts and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly).
  • Ensure all scope changes are captured, approved, and forecasted via Iconic change management process.
  • Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements.
  • Prepare monthly invoices and establish progress revenue accrual as required.

HR

  • Contributes to job descriptions and performance evaluations.
  • Develops short and long-term HR requirement plans in conjunction with senior management.

Leadership

  • Engages in conflict resolution and works with managers, staff, and clients to resolve issues.
  • Holds regularly scheduled, rarely missed 1:1s with project team members. Attends regular tactical and strategic meetings as required.
  • Attends all project-relevant meetings such as project handoff, kick-offs, client, and reviews.
  • Supervises, directs, trains and mentors project team on the same or multiple sites.
  • Develops and facilitates teams to develop creative solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring every team member gets home safely.
  • Ensuring all projects are profitable and meet or exceed proposal margins.
  • Client management and repeat business.
  • Leadership with willingness to lead, take charge, offer opinions and direction.

 

Additional Information

  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
  • Senior Project Managers work a standard work week but may be required to work some evenings and weekends to meet project milestones.

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ICONIC is poised for steady growth as we continue to build long-term relationships with existing clients and foster relationships with new clients by providing them with consistently high-quality products and services. If you are motivated by innovation, growth, teamwork and complete client satisfaction, we have a career for you.

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