Project Manager

Duration of Contract: April 2025 - April 2028
Rate: $60 - $90 an hour
Location: Maces Bay, New Brunswick, Canada

General Functions

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall execution of assigned projects. This includes all aspects of project management such as initiating, planning, implementing, closing, and monitoring all stages of the project lifecycle from inception to final acceptance and close-out.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Manage and direct all aspects of assigned projects.
Coordinate activities of team members and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Prepare and maintain detailed project execution plans, including project scope, schedule, and budget, with input from stakeholders as appropriate.
Ensure the project scope, schedule, and budget are managed and communicated effectively to all team members.
Conduct periodic meetings with project stakeholders.
Address project issues as they arise.
Track progress of the project against baseline schedule and budget, and take appropriate actions if variances occur.
Manage project risk assessment, coordinate periodic risk reviews, and prepare risk management plans as necessary.
Ensure all project team members focus on safe execution of the project.
Manage change requests to scope, schedule, or budget.
Prepare regular project reports, including costs, schedule, safety, and risks.
Maintain records of correspondence and files as appropriate for the project.
Conduct project closeout procedures, including financial closeout, documentation wrap-up, and benefits realization reporting.

Mandatory Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in a leadership role within construction projects.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an industrial environment.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Education and Experience Preferences

Relevant experience in the electrical utility sector.
Experience in project management, including schedule development, cost estimation, cost control, risk management, contract administration, and construction management.
Engineering Technologist Diploma or University degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference is given to the Electrical discipline, though other disciplines will be considered.
Formal training in project management is an asset.
Certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or working towards certification, is considered an asset.
Proficiency in document creation and editing using Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).
Proficiency with Primavera and/or Microsoft Project is considered an asset.

Key Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with internal and external clients.
Skilled in coaching, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team environment, providing leadership, support, and direction.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives and meet project deadlines.
Willingness to travel, network, and build relationships.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn and adapt new tools to tasks.
Bilingual proficiency (English and French) is considered an asset.
Proactive in identifying and addressing challenges related to safety, quality, cost, and schedule, ensuring effective prevention, mitigation, or corrective actions.

Project Manager