Project Manager

Maderra Personnel is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Project Manager in St. John's, NL

Located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Maderra Engineering Inc. provides project management, project services, engineering, technical and personnel services to the Energy, Resource, and Commercial sectors. We are a progressive, people-powered, and energetic company, and our vision is that each member of the Maderra Team is empowered to control the success of the company.

Responsibilities:

This position is expected to exercise a high level of personal initiative and judgment in the strategic planning, organizing and directing for specific Major Electric Utility Projects. The incumbent is primarily self directing in achieving objectives and provides high-level technical instruction and advice to senior management on specific technical issues.

The incumbent provides direction, supervision, business guidance, technical advice, deliverable requirements, mentoring and performance feedback to multiple employees including professional engineers and other technical staff as required.

The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and technical direction of numerous teams from multiple consulting groups as well as consultant staff.

The duties and job functions of the Project Manager shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Establish an effective project organization through the identification of required project resources that is able to effectively support the delivery of the department’s initiatives

 Mentoring and developing of internal employees in an effort to develop project management knowledge within the company

 Be available and participate in any required regulatory, reviews, technical sessions or hearings for Major Project applications

 Proactive support of a safety culture where "Nobody Gets Hurt."

 Overall delivery responsibility and project management of assigned scope.  Identify cost and schedule drivers, and implement associated optimization opportunities.

 Work with Project Controls to ensure effective cost and schedule control for the work, including regular schedule and cost trend reviews. Monitor project deliverables and milestones and ensure compliance with project schedule.

 Identify changes and subsequent management of approved changes, in accordance with project protocols.

 Act as main contact between the project team and corporate department with respect to technical details and project requirements.

 Organize and lead meetings related to delivery of projects, working to resolve issues that could impact overall delivery.

 Identify delivery risks and develop/implement associated risk management plans.

 Provide input into weekly and monthly reports.

 Approve Suppliers and contractor H&S and environmental plans.

 Ensuring opportunities for improvement with respect to safety and environment.

 Ensure adequate engineering resources are assigned to ensure deliverables are produces in accordance with required schedule.

 Oversee Supplier’s/Contractor preparation of design documentation; in addition perform review and coordinate comments.

 Ensure internal and external interfaces are clearly identified and scheduled with responsibility allocated.

 Interface with corporate departments (environment, safety, finance, information management, regulatory compliance, lands, etc) to ensure all requirements are understood and met.

 Lead member in contract formation and negotiation. Work with contractor administrators/buyer to ensure key procurement activities and recommendations are undertaken

 Assist in approval of contracting strategies where required, final contract for execution and necessary financial authorization

 Following package award work with Contractor Administrator to ensure obligations of both Company and Contractor are adhered to.

 Work with supplier/ contractors and engineering to ensure proper quality assurance and control is in place within scope

 Approval of contractor’s project execution or construction management plan if required  Support Site Engineer/ Construction Engineers to determine the need for design and construction specialist and inspectors as required.

 Ensure engineering query and field query processes are implemented and all queries are addressed in a timely manner.

 Provide leadership in the completion of activities related to engineering design, project management and technical support.

 Ensure work incorporates the Corporation’s Safety and Health Program, Environmental Management Program, and Project Management Systems.

 Provides appropriate guidance, mentoring, coaching and performance feedback to a diverse, multidiscipline team with varying degrees of experience to ensure staff performance is optimized and performance issues are dealt with in an effective manner.

Requirements:

 Extensive background (10-15 years) on large engineering and construction projects with a focus on Electric Utility infrastructure

 Demonstrated leadership skills in developing and leading diverse work teams.

 Commercially astute individual with a strong background in cost/schedule analysis. Claims management an asset.

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Experience with large national and international construction contractors

 Experience with multiple forms of contracting including EPC, and compensation terms including unit rate, lump sum and reimbursable

 Strong background in the application of Project Management Systems.

 Adaptability to perform in different work environments  Ability to train/mentor personnel in the application of Project Control processes.

 Strong cost/schedule analytical skills

 Strong planning, budgeting and organizational skills

While we sincerely appreciate every application, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person