Project Manager, Substation

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TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time.
From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve.
We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs - so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects.
We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure.
We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager is accountable and responsible for the overall project planning, organizing, management, supervision, coordination and administration of all capital projects associated with Transmission Lines, Distribution Lines, Substations, Telecom facilities and associated work in order to achieve project completion on budget, on time, as per agreed scope and with proper risk and quality management.

The Project Managers are expected to multitask and diligently handle multiple Projects competing for Resources with competing timelines and objectives to be achieved together under a common Capital Program.
This position is expected to have the ability, skills and experience to handle multiple large scale and large value complex projects at the same time.

This position supports the Organization through the planning and delivery of project work through all phases of new capital projects.
This includes interaction and collaboration with the Construction Managers, Commissioning Manager, Project Control manager, HSE lead, Commissioning Lead, and Construction Lead along with all applicable support services including contract admin, finance, indigenous relations, and project management.
This position is responsible for all planning, monitoring, tracking of schedules, costs, risks and quality, supervising and reporting on project deliverables including external contractors.

This position will kickoff Project, manage interface with Contractors during Construction and ensure that all Project deliverables including construction is completed in accordance with Design and Contract packages.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing large portfolio of projects.
  
• Manage up to 15 contractors and coordinate with over 50 resources indirectly.
  
• Safety Oriented ensuring safe work and safety of everyone.
  
• Ensure contract policies - practices are followed to; ensure the Company achieves the accepted intent of agreements, have methods to manage change/exceptions and properly protects the Company from failure risks.
  
• Apply Project Learning's, as well as monitor and collect external information on construction management, best practices and technologies creating a library of knowledge to be applied in opportunities that arise.
  
• Ensure the Project Execution Model is applied and supported (preliminary assessment, feasibility, detailed development and execution phases) to fullest extent possible for any project.
  
• Lead the project team by running meetings and working collaboratively on access route / site planning, selection, identifying landowner and land acquisition issues, and providing regular updates.
  
• Lead and represent LUMA at various third-party information sessions.
  Effectively communicate with appropriate internal and external groups including Municipal, State and Federal agencies, Indigenous Groups, contractors, and internal staff including L - P, Construction, Survey, HSE, and Regional and District staff.
  Lead and monitor the construction of all projects for scope changes and report daily on changes that can impact the project cost or schedule, issue change orders within level of authority or escalate to quickly address.
  Monitor the construction of all projects for schedule changes and track progress daily identifying any issues that could delay the schedule, provide advice on course of action to maintain the schedule within authority levels or escalate to quickly address.
  
• Provide support to incident investigation as and when required.
  
• Solid Understanding of Earned Value Analysis and Management for monitoring, tracking and reporting of project progress updates.
  
• Identify and manage risks on projects.
  
• Change Management of Scope, Costs and Duration changes in a project.
  
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor of Science, Engineering or related discipline.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Project Manager role.
  
• Project management Professional (PMP or PgMP) training and experience would be considered an asset.
  
• Knowledge of FEMA project processes considered an asset.
  
• Expert knowledge in Project Controls - scheduling, tasks development, WBS, Costs, Estimating, Risks and Reporting (to Regulatory and Federal Aid Agencies).
  
• Strong ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and facilitate meetings as related to strategy, training, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
  
• Knowledgeable about OHS Safety Regulations.
  
• Proficient in handheld GPS usage, GIS, Computers, MS Office and Outlook applications.
  
• Excellent, organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
  
• Proven skills in Project Execution and Contractor Management.
  
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  
• Work with limited supervision.
  Track / monitor / report on various deliverables.
  Prioritize and organize own work.
  Excellent time management, organizational and planning skills.
  Attention to accuracy and detail.
  
• Proficient in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, MS Projects, Primavera P6, Computer based Earned Value Management, Cost Control, Schedule Control, Resourcing management, Risk Management, Project Management Tools.
  
• Valid Driver's License.
  

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Benefits
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TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of.