20718 - Project manager L2

• The Project Manager - Infrastructure Level 2 is responsible for the successful completion of medium to high risk and highly complex infrastructure or other construction projects by leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams through project activities so that projects are successfully completed safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Advantages
High likelihood of extension for the right candidate
Locations - primarily Vancouver Island/Terrace BC (approximately 1 site visit per month but Is subject to change depending on the assignment requirements)

This is an opportunity to work with a renowned team.


Responsibilities
o In Program and Contract Management we are known for delivering work efficiently by building repeatable process and acknowledging our lessons learned to improve upon our processes to keep electricity affordable for our rate payer. My team is a high energy team that thinks outside the box by utilizing their experience and stakeholders knowledge to determine the best possible options for the rate payer..
o We deliver approx. $55-65M in Capital per year for maintenance within the Transmission Wood Pole Maintenance Portfolio. Programs within the Portfolio are the following: Wood Pole Program, Structure Reframing, Rating Restoration/MRS (FAC008) Program, Copper Conductor Program, Switch Program, Spacer Damper, Auto Splice Replacement Program, Corrective Capital, Minor Capital and Insulator Program. The team consists of role / factory specific Work Program Managers responsible for Engineering, Design & Environmental/IR Screening, WPM Support – Controls Manager & Portfolio Manager, and WPMs for Construction.
o Location of this job is posted for Vancouver as a preference but it is negotiable, looking for the right combination of technical skills, attitude and interpersonal skills.


Qualifications
Must haves:
* 5-10 years Program Management experience.
* 2-5 years Experience within Transmission Pole Replacement or other utility experience
* Intermediate technical knowledge in a specific field (ex. Engineering, Technical, Trade, Business, Finance or Sciences) with some general knowledge of other fields
* The successful candidate must have a keen grasp of program / project management, various delivery models, contracting strategies, building process flows
* Strong program / project management skills, strong relationship, facilitation and management skills and the ability to work in an unstructured environment
* Must be able to effectively manage multi-discipline program teams and oversee external contractors
* Exceptional written and oral communication skills with an ability to explain challenging technical issues to a technical and non-technical audience
* The successful candidate will have strong analytical capabilities to be able to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in current processes. As well, strong interpersonal skills working with several stakeholders: asset managers, engineers, contractors, aboriginal relations, safety, environment, properties, and field crews are essential to the success in this role
* Must demonstrate exceptional Excel and Programing Capabilities to track requirements, share requirements and report on high volume program progress amongst our various stakeholders

Nice to have:
* Post-Secondary education with a degree in a science, math, or technology related field. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
* Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is considered an asset
* Background in Forestry an asset

Summary
High likelihood of extension for the right candidate
Locations - primarily Vancouver Island/Terrace BC (approximately 1 site visit per month but Is subject to change depending on the assignment requirements)
Interested candidates can send over their resumes directly to Chandana at chandana.sriram@randstad.ca

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