Project Manager - Engineering

Rising Edge Group

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field is a plus.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation favored.
  • Experience with electric utility clients preferred.
  • Experience executing EPC projects is a strong advantage.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools required.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
  • 3-5 years' experience managing medium to large construction projects necessary.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, HardDollar, and ViewPoint is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate project setup post-award; ensure team and budget are ready for effective kickoff.
  • Maintain project reporting for both clients and internal stakeholders; lead project meetings.
  • Ensure timely processing of invoices to maintain cash flow for projects.
  • Manage project expenditures; align predictions to approved budgets.
  • Communicate change order requests to clients; ensure appropriate expenses are documented.
  • Maintain awareness of quality and acceptance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify project staffing needs; set expectations for team members.
  • Coordinate project closeout and conduct reviews to identify improvement areas.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with tenure.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits.
  • Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program (counseling support).
  • Employee referral bonus program.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

Reporting to Senior Project Engineering Lead, the Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects within specified timelines and budgets. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams within engineering, manage project delivery, coordinate with clients, and vendors, and to ensure efficient and effective project completion.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
  • Initiate project set up once award and estimate handoff is complete. Ensure project team, budget, documentation, etc. is in place to allow for effective project kick-off.
  • Maintain project reporting both to Client and internal stakeholders. Ensure effective communication between the Client, project team and project stakeholders. Lead project meetings including kick-offs, updates, change orders, recovery plans and lessons learned
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable and payable invoices to maintain cashflow and ensure project is paid accordingly
  • Manage project expenditures and ensure adherence to the approved budget. Align man-hour projections on assigned projects
  • Communication of change order requests to client and ensure expenses are created to offset budget changes
  • Maintain awareness, always, of quality and acceptance requirements of each assigned project
  • Identify project staffing requirements, including specialty consultants and subcontractors. Set clear expectations of project team members to ensure successful project delivery
  • Coordinate project close out and conduct project reviews to identify areas for improvements; make recommendations based on findings.


Additional Information

As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.

Requirements

What We're Looking For
  • Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Business or a related field is considered an asset
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset
  • Experience with electric utility clients is considered and asset
  • Experience executing EPC projects is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
  • At least 3 - 5 years' experience managing medium to large full cycle construction projects required
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team in a dynamic, dead-line oriented environment are an asset
  • Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, HardDollar and ViewPoint Construction Software preferred
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required

Benefits

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods
  • Generous paid time off
  • RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
  • Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program


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