Project Manager

Valard is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies AND part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy construction projects.

The position of Project Manager is important to provide review of the progress and guidance as required for changes necessary to the execution plan.

Requirements

• Help establish resource requirements for projects
• Coordinate with customer to determine timing for site work to commence
• Establish and prepare reporting requirements for the projects
• Coordinate personnel training requirements with Construction Supervisors/Managers
• Oversee initial startup documents to customers
• Coordinate initial start-up meetings for projects
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Lead the planning and implementation of project
• Work with Construction Supervisors/Managers to oversee the detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

• Work with Construction Supervisors and all other team members to ensure the successful execution of project (provide direction and support to project team)
• Attend meetings by the customer or as necessary internally to ensure status of the project is communicated appropriately to all stakeholders and participating parties.
• Monitor Progress on projects
• Monitor Costs on projects (management accounting and forecasting)
• Monitor Quality on projects working alongside the Construction Supervisors
• Monitor Scope on projects and identify deviations to customers and construction team, (present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions)
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to Director
• Prepare monthly progress invoices
• Identify concerns to senior management and work with all appropriate team members to resolve issues.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks

• Oversee final packages for submittal to customer
• Oversee final packages for Valard records
• Oversee Final Invoice
• Identify final scope of project
• Identify final cost and revenue on the project
• Project evaluations and assessment of results

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide input into the Estimating process
• Review Estimate requirements with Estimating Team
• Review of Submittal Packages
• Assist in submittal of proposals, such as writing deliverables, pricing review, scheduling, etc.
• Support development of safety procedures & plans

• Review Submittals with Customers and Bid Teams
• Review Estimates with customers

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, or Business with 5 years of pertinent experience.
• PMP (or working towards), EIT or P.Eng certification(s), or other similar professional designations are considered an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Project management concepts and principles
• Utility construction techniques and principles
• Engineering techniques and principles
• General knowledge of construction safety principles
• Electrical network regulator and utility practices is considered an asset
• Electrical codes and standards, and industry best practices is considered an asset
• Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Critical reading and writing skills including letter writing, detailed emails, meeting minutes, etc.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 Scheduling experience is considered an asset
• Previous experience with JD Edwards is considered an asset
• Influencing skills
• Performs well in high intensity environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Interpersonal communication (i.e. tailor communication technique to the audience [field vs. corporate vs. executives])
• Ethical decision making despite external pressures
• Act as a team leader i.e. take initiative
• Act in an ethical and professional manner as a management representative of Valard
• Experience working in remote environments (from and with a project team)

Benefits

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.