Full Job Description
The Project Manager is accountable for project/s deliverables from conception through to completion, including quality assurance, risk assessment, milestone deliverables, forecasting, managing scope creep within scope the defined scope from the client delivered on time and on budget. The Project Manager will have direct communication with the client and be responsible for meeting client expectations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and lead internal resources to support the development and construction of major infrastructure projects (Land Services, GIS, Land Administration, Planning & Permitting, Environment).
- Set expectations and priorities, determine metrics, obtain deliverables and achieve milestones.
- Plans, executes, and provides reporting on overall project performance
- Works directly with the customer to ensure optimal communication, customer satisfaction, and effective coordination between the project and other activities occurring at the jobsite
- Mitigates and effectively resolves potential disputes
- Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports, updates and solutions.
- Support development of poject messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities.
- Manage detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
- Ensure all client deliverables are completed and delivered on schedule.
- Follow all Canacre's established best practices and procedures for project management.
- Review client deliverables to ensure quality.
- Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes.
- Update senior management and the project team on changes in scope, status of the project and schedule changes/expectations.
- Identify project risks, establish solutions and escalate accordingly within Internal Management.
- Manage changes in project scopes, identifies solutions for potential issues and devises contingency plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.
- Identify change orders, generate necessary documentation and negotiate such change orders with the client.
- Approve expenses and monitor timesheets/budgets.
- Ensure safety and training requirements are met and in place to meet client expectations.
- Work with Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business opportunities with current and potential clients.
- Maintain relationships and coordinates with third parties; such as sub-contractors, strategic partners, or vendors.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary degree in geography, geomatics, real estate, planning, project management, environmental science, environmental studies, or business.
- Minimum 5-7 years professional services consulting and project management experience, working with external clients.
- Must be well versed in various aspects of project management and administration and management of prime contracts, preparation and administration of purchase orders and subcontracts, field supervision, budget control, safety, quality assurance, etc.
- Experience in land acquisition, energy, real estate, permitting, project development and/or client facing/consulting on renewable and/or transmission line infrastructure projects
- A proven track record in project planning, executing, managing and closing on projects.
- A proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on budget.
- Ability to manage, mentor and lead others.
- Ability to run meetings and effectively capture decisions and actions.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem solving skills.
- Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- PMP designation is considered an asset.
At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000
Type: Hybrid role
Location: Kitchener/London/Sudbury
