Electrical Utility Project Manager / Estimator

Black & McDonald’s Atlantic team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you.

Black & McDonald Limited (Atlantic Region) is actively seeking an Electrical Project Manager/Estimator This position reports directly to the Utility Department Manager for the Moncton, NB location. The position involves working on a full-range of projects which would include utility, civil, electrical, industrial, government and institutional markets

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership for assigned projects in regard to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance
• Prepare estimates of materials, labor and equipment based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
• Prepare proposal documents, adhere to tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders
• Maintain tendering process, understand cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards as per company policy and contract specifications
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information
• Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage construction schedule and milestones
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable standards – i.e. HSE regulations, company policies and procedures, and contract requirements
• Monitor and report on progress, labour productivity, work outcomes, budget, cost, and forecast
• Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
• Ensure material and equipment are available to tradespersons
• Ensure monthly cost forecasting and checklists are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure accurate productivity reports are completed weekly
• Secure utility electrical business in New Brunswick and visits to potential and existing accounts to generate business
• Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above
• Update Estimating Computer Program (ACCUBID)
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Change Orientation
• Hold Self and Others Accountable
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

EDUCAITON REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in Project Management or Construction Engineering Technology or Journeyperson Electrician or Power line technician, Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of in the Electrical or PLT or Civil Industry would be considered an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Adhere to tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders (commercially and technically)
• Maintain tendering process, understand cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Business operations processes
• Established division practices, procedures and techniques.
• Organization and time management
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, suppliers, owners, contractors and subcontractors
• Motivated and able to work with deadlines – either independently or in a team environment
• Willing and able to travel throughout New Brunswick and PEI as needed

INTERMEDIATE USER OF:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system would be an asset
• Accubid estimating software would be an asset
• Procore PM software would be an asset

• Ongoing investment in training and development

• A family business with family values

• Collaborative and supportive work culture

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages

• Interesting and challenging work

• One company with endless opportunities to learn and grow