Project Manager

Project Manager
Spruce Grove, AB (Hybrid)
Construction
Competitive Salary ($100,000-$130,000), Benefits & Bonus Our client is a leading electrical contractor based in Edmonton and serving across the country. They are seeking a savvy Project Manager with an exceptional understanding of Electrical projects. Our client is a successful, established and continually growing firm run by an energetic and driven team with unlimited opportunities for the right person. The ideal candidate comes from a background in the institutional/commercial sector or perhaps residential experience.  The Role:

• Simplify, structure and systematize the work within your departments
• Develop, coach and mentor your team. This includes appropriately delegating tasks and responsibilities and then holding the team accountable
• Conduct regular and end-of-project performance assessments for Project Coordinators, Project Administrators and Field Supervisors assigned to that project;
• Make recommendations to the Director of Operations regarding all aspects of team performance including recommendations on hiring, promotions, succession planning, professional development and formal discipline
• Manage and oversee electrical and mechanical design and installation and construction projects of various sizes and complexities
• Lead a project team to ensure feasibility and completeness of project deliverables
• Manage a team to ensure cost-effective, safe and timely completion of projects to meet or exceed client expectations
• Support and ensure the achievement of the departments and organization’s goals
• Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, documentation and other factors necessary for success
• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders to forecast needs and support proactive planning and resource deployment
• Prepare and review specification and concept reports
• Maintain project schedules and project cost summaries to track work progress, budget status, and manpower resource utilization
• Analyze customer design proposals and specifications to determine cost-effective solutions
• Ensure professional quality services in all facets of work
• Conduct site visits as necessary and in accordance with the schedule
• Provide quality and cost control during the design and construction process
• Identify and escalate additional services, scope changes and associated fees as necessary
• Foster new business development opportunities
• Maintain and grow current business and client relationships
• Conduct project post-mortems to support continuous improvement of our operations and client relationships
• Complete, resolve, approve and close all project documentation including final reporting obligations, work orders, holdbacks and pay-outs, equipment return, lay-offs, contract terminations, closing permits, and so forth

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5-10 years of prior Project Management experience. Experience in the electrical, mechanical or plumbing trades is an asset but not a requirement
• Experience with building (commercial and institutional) and industrial construction is preferred
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong understanding of engineering contractors, suppliers and manufacturers
• Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods
• Adaptable to adjusting priorities and deadlines
• Prior contract management skills including succinct technical writing skills for drafting delay notices, schedule adjustments
• Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills
• Advanced interpersonal, team building, leadership and organizational skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including technical, professional, and all levels of management
• Ability to remotely lead and coach your team working on-site and off-site