Project director Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

POSITION MANDATE

Responsible for the Project Management of designated projects, including fiscal planning, resource management, change management, scheduling, procurement, cost management and invoicing. Provides technical direction in support of project activities. Reviews processes and determines the optimum process for each client application. Trains and mentors junior professionals.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Technical

• Possesses an In-depth knowledge of safety standards, applicable safety equipment and is responsible to maintain personal safety, personal PPE and all other workers safety.
• Demonstrates quality workmanship of personal tasks.
• Practices strong communication and mathematical skills – verbal and written.
• Actively participates in company safety program.
• Demonstrates creative and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Reads and understands electrical / instrumentation drawings, schematics, single line diagrams, etc.
• Understands equipment nameplates and ratings.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Canadian Electrical code, Use of Electricity in Mines, CSA and other applicable standards.
• Effectively communicates with co-workers, clients and suppliers.

Project Management

Oversight

Sales / Customer Relations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The position requires Completion of an Engineering, Technology, Apprenticeship, Journeyperson Program or equivalent education as well as 10+ years of Project Management experience. Completion of Supervisory Training, Negotiation Training and Conflict Management Training courses is expected. A PMP Designation or equivalent would be considered an asset.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

JOB SCOPE

Provides expert project management services. Requires extensive knowledge and applied skill in dealing with complex technical problems or requirements, and mentors others in technical matters. Possesses extensive experience and capability gained through in-depth involvement in project management and can use this expertise to function independently and proficiently on TPS customer sites or when overseeing projects. Routinely addresses situations where the problem is clear but the solution is not and is expected to apply a broad knowledge of processes specific to project management principles and practices to resolve them. Holds sole responsibility for own decisions and actions including professional sign-off. Acts as an internal consultant to managers and leaders where recommendations can influence project direction and performance. Planning often involves coordination of service delivery through others, and integration of service delivery across departments, requiring the establishment of numerous, strong working relations.