Description Position at Parkland Corporation
The Opportunity:We are seeking a highly organized and ambitious Construction Project Manager to oversee the deployment of a rapidly growing portfolio of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage multiple concurrent projects through planning, design, permitting, construction, energization, and closeout while coordinating contractors, utilities, and internal stakeholders.
This role requires a strong foundation in construction project management, a solid understanding of electrical infrastructure, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with ambitious deployment targets.
Responsibilities:- Project Management: Manage the end-to-end construction process for a portfolio of EV charging infrastructure projects, from planning and design to execution and completion.
- Budget & Schedule Management: Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates on project progress, including status reports, cost tracking, and milestone achievements to senior leadership.
- Team Leadership: Lead and supervise project teams, including construction workers, subcontractors, and engineers, to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
- Contractor Management: Review contractor proposals, quotes, change orders, schedules, and progress claims to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Quality, Safety and Compliance: Oversee the quality of work, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, real estate, procurement, and operations, as well as external stakeholders, including contractors, regulatory bodies, and utility companies.
- Compliance & Permits: Ensure all projects adhere to local regulations, codes, and zoning requirements. Obtain necessary permits and approvals for construction activities.
- Utility Coordination: Manage utility applications, service designs, capacity reviews, easements, interconnection requirements, energization schedules and utility-related risks.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks during the construction process, including safety hazards, delays, and budget overruns.
Education:- Certification or Degree in Construction/Project Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Requirements:- 7+ years of construction, infrastructure, or capital project management experience.
- Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, utility service upgrades, transformers, switchgear, and power distribution infrastructure.
- Experience working with utilities, engineering consultants, electrical contractors, permitting authorities, and external stakeholders.
- PMP designation considered an asset.
- EV charging infrastructure experience considered an asset but not required.
Skills:- Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects, simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and electrical schematics.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and standards related to construction and electrical work.
Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!
