Development Jobs in Warman, SK

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JOB SUMMARY

SaskPower is seeking Senior Project Managers to lead the development of large, complex projects for the Generation, Transmission and Distribution business areas. The Senior Project Manager is a key role supporting SaskPower’s development of new assets across the province delivering affordable and reliable power to the residents of Saskatchewan. This position is responsible to manage the overall scope, cost, schedule and risk for assigned projects, including team resource management, project communication, stakeholder engagement, contract development and administration, and change management. This role contributes to the development of new processes and enhanced reporting to manage project activities and effectively communicate project status at all levels.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience leading large scale power generation, transmission, distribution or industrial projects as well as a proven background in engineering and / or industrial construction management. The candidate’s experience must demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement with internal and external groups. As a senior role within the department, mentorship and coaching of project teams and junior employees is expected.

These roles are expected to be based out of SaskPower’s Head Office in Regina, Saskatchewan. SaskPower does offer flexible work arrangements that may allow the Senior Project Manager to be based out of an alternate corporate office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position will :

• Provide effective leadership to medium or large sized project teams to define project requirements and develop and maintain project deliverables within all knowledge areas (scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, etc.) for effective delivery of complex, large-scale, high-risk projects.
• Manage and resolve any project risks or issues and execute change control as necessary ensuring that project deliverables are completed within baseline budget and schedule and compliant with SaskPower standards, policies and procedures.
• Oversee the preparation of contract request for proposals and provide contract administration throughout the project life cycle to ensure contractor compliance with agreements.
• Monitor project critical paths and trends, identify delay factors, and lead the development, presentation, and approval of schedule recovery plans.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower's operational environment.
• Develop and implement appropriate quality, change management and communication strategies.
• Anticipate, assess, and manage project risks during execution.
• Assess, develop and implement new technologies, standards, processes and methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure necessary and qualified personnel are assigned to projects.
• Represent SaskPower on sensitive matters both internal and external to the corporation.
• Manage and report on project metrics including progress, earned value, baseline, costs,and scope.
• Prepare progress reports and delivery presentations to clients, senior and executive management.
• Ensure project plans and activities are implemented in accordance with applicable technical, environmental and safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide and demonstrate leadership, team building and direction to project personnel including SaskPower and Contractor employees.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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