Project Manager

Powell People Solving Tough Problems

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing, Field & Valve Servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems.

You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, Project Managers provide oversight and direction to their assigned projects.

The Project Manager II is accountable for planning, managing, and monitoring the project lifecycle to ensure projects are executed within their scope, schedule, budget, quality level, and targeted benefit realization the project lifecycle includes, from the requirement phase through project retirement closeout.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drive positive customer experience during project execution
• Provides consultation on proposal development as required
• Ensures integration of the project activities to meet project cost, schedule, deliverables, and manages scope changes to achieve customer requirements
• Acts as meeting chair for internal / external Kick-Off meetings
• Flows down contract requirements to the project team to ensure each team member is aware of his / her obligations
• Develops and manages the project schedule with input from various departments to ensure alignment with both internal and contractual delivery commitments
• Conducts project-specific meetings with project stakeholders
• Responsible for project commercial and contract management
• Effectively work within a multi-organizational / divisional project environment.
• Develops and manages Project Management Plans
• Proactively manages risk (threats and opportunities) and regularly communicates to stakeholders
• The key point of contact for all communications between the customer and Powell
• Responsible for the Management of the project’s financials, including revenue budgets, cost budgets and forecasts to ensure the project’s P&L objectives are realized
• Responsible for progress reporting
• Ensures project alignment between customer requirements and company objectives to maximize benefit realization
• Effectively communicate with project stakeholder to ensure timely and transparent information flow
• Make sound decisions and provide project direction that is well thought out to achieve predictable outcomes
• Lead and or participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Responsible for the adherence to project and company quality levels

Job Requirements / Core Competencies

• One (1) year in a titled project management position in the construction, manufacturing, oil & gas and / or power distribution industry, or similarly complex projects
• Effective abilities with project management, engineering, and accounting software (Primavera, MS Project, ERP system, Agile)
• Expected Competencies to include :

Business Acumen (Business Strategy, Contract Management)

Leadership (Inclusiveness, Critical Thinking)

Technical Project Management (Professional Execution within a formal framework)

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a matrix-organized team through the lifecycle of a project

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders

Detail-oriented and results-driven

Demonstrated ability to make decisions based on limited information

Established ability to negotiate with and influence customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders

Strong focus on customer satisfaction

Technically astute

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in business, engineering or other related fields from an accredited institution or be a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or have a management level certification from the Association of Project Management (APM)

Working Conditions

• Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
• Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses and respirators) when required.
• Must be able to work from all types of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders, and all-size extension ladders).
• Working at heights usually no higher than 30 feet in the air on or using proper lift equipment.
• Working around loud machinery.

Physical Requirements

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.
• Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
• Must be able to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift.
• Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
• Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force continuously up to 50lbs.
• Ability to use hand tools such as tin snips, hammer, and power tools (some vibrating), for long periods of time with frequent repetition.

Who we are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience.

Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical / instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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