Project Manager

The Opportunity

ZE Power Engineering (ZEPE) is an innovative industry leading company that provides engineering services to the electric utility industry. We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our project management team! This is a great career development opportunity to expand your knowledge of electric utility systems while working as part of a team at a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities & Duties
The Project Manager is required to perform a range of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Manage schedules, progress updates and reports
• Manage project control support, client support and corporate services
• Manage the engineering design and project administration in all projects under a given portfolio
• Provide support to the Project Management Team in the successful execution of projects
• Manage other tasks as directed by project management team
• Participate actively in project proposals and budgeting
• Organize and coordinate project team meetings
• Develop process flow charts and process optimization
• Manage individual projects
• Manage project coordinators at specific tasks
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget
• Manage project reports for management, clients, or others
• Compile and submit project close-outs
• Develop and organize training for new project coordinators
• Coordinate project activities among clients, contractors, suppliers, associates and team members

Qualifications & Skills

• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – thoughtful leadership with the ability to adapt style as suits the situation/individual(s)
• Track record of successful project delivery using cross functional teams and employing Project Management best practices
• Track record of managing multiple projects in parallel
• Must have access to a vehicle

Education & Experience

• A university degree in a related field, such as Engineering, Construction Management, Contract Administration, Business Administration, or other from an accredited institution is desirable
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management
• Experience working in utility and telecommunication industry for medium to large size organizations

Nice to Have

• PMP certification or equivalent
• Experience in a variety of different delivery methodologies and project delivery frameworks
• Strong interest to develop in a fast-growing team supporting capital projects across company

About ZEPE

We provide our clients with transmission, substation, and distribution design, as well as project management and construction support. ZE Power Engineering Inc. has an exceptional group of engineers and consultants with extensive experience in a variety of specializations.

With a dynamic corporate culture and supportive management team, a career at ZE is what you make of it. Our environment is defined by the people that work in our company. We stress a balanced approach to work and healthy living. Our head office is located conveniently next to the Richmond Middle Arm waterfront trail, Olympic Oval. ZE offers excellent career development opportunities along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are the kind of person who takes initiative, has a positive attitude, and wants to make an impact, then we want to hear from you.