Project Manager – Electrical

Company Description

At Artelia Canada, we believe that every project is a unique opportunity to design solutions for a positive life. This is what drives us every day: imagining, creating, and delivering projects that make a real difference in people’s lives and contribute to a better future.

With over 50 years of experience and a presence across Canada, our team of 1,200 experts works passionately in diverse fields such as mobility, building, energy, environment and earth sciences, water, industry, and telecommunications. We combine our local expertise with the international strength of the Artelia Group, bringing together over 100 years of history and more than 10,000 employees in 40 countries to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions.

With 100% ownership by its managers and employees, Artelia values autonomy, creativity, and collaboration. Joining Artelia means choosing a stimulating environment where everyone plays a part in shaping a more sustainable and human-centered world!

To see our projects in action and get to know our team, follow us on LinkedIn: Artelia Canada

Work location: Mississauga

Job Description

Within the Energy team, as a Project Manager:

Your responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership for assigned projects in transmission and distribution substations in regarding budget, schedule, scope, quality, safety, construction and contract performance;
•  Gather resources to meet the engineering and construction objectives, ensure and elaborate project design, check & approve designs, develop strategic sequencing, achieve milestone schedules, project-milestone cost tracking and ensure deliverables;
• Arrange project meetings to manage different phases of the project, identify problems, provide updates, and prepare minutes of meetings;
• Define project objectives, establish policies, procedures, work methods and performance standards as per company operational and safety policies and contract specifications;
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, project teams, external consultants, regulatory bodies, suppliers, sub-contractors and local communities;
• Plan, prepare, monitor and manage engineering and construction schedules and milestones;
• Coordinate the development of detailed cost estimates, schedules and associated project RFP’s, RFQ’s, contracts, etc.;
• Coordinate with clients, general contractors, and attend site visits as required during project life cycle;
• Prepare equipment specifications, sub-contract documents, vendor approval and bid evaluations, monitor and process contract change notices, manage RFIs etc.;
• Cross-check and follow up on project invoicing, monthly forecasting, milestone payments and project closeouts;
• Conduct follow-up or “lessons learned” meetings and initiate changes to minimize the impact on future projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical engineering, Project Management, High Voltage Substation Design and Construction experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering, project management and construction management related to high-voltage substation experience (Field experience with construction and contract management is a must);
• Demonstrated competencies in the areas of: planning and organization, decision making, conducting meetings, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), critical thinking and problem-solving skills, risk and change management, team work, influencing and leading, delegating and adaptability, independence;
• Experience with MS Excel and MS Project;
• Knowledge of High Voltage substation requirements and the associated standards related to Ontario, Canada;
• PMP Certification and/or registered P.Eng in Ontario (an asset).

Additional Information

Your benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement of professional contribution fees;
• Telework policy with a $500 allowance
• Group insurance program starting on day one, including telemedicine;
• Health management account;
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP);
• Flexible working hours;
• Hourly employees’ time bank;
• Continuing training;
• Career and development opportunities;
• Social club and Corporate discounts;
• Health and wellness initiatives.

Please note that Artelia subscribes to the Employment Equity Program and encourages women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodation measures are available upon request.

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