Sr. Project Manager
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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About The Role
WPE is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of assigned Power and Systems work packages on the Capital Line South Extension project in Edmonton. The successful candidate will serve as WPE's primary project representative, providing leadership in planning, execution, stakeholder management, commercial administration, risk management, and coordination with the General contractor, consultants, utility providers, and project stakeholders.
Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
Essential Functions
Project Leadership
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
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WPE is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of assigned Power and Systems work packages on the Capital Line South Extension project in Edmonton. The successful candidate will serve as WPE's primary project representative, providing leadership in planning, execution, stakeholder management, commercial administration, risk management, and coordination with the General contractor, consultants, utility providers, and project stakeholders.
Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
Essential Functions
Project Leadership
- Lead all phases of the project from planning through construction and closeout.
- Responsible for the overall management of all project scopes including electrical and communication construction, safety management/performance and quality management.
- Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
- Ensure project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers, estimators, coordinators, and field management personnel.
- Accountable for overall project P&L and financial management
- Act as the primary point of contact between WPE and the General Contractor.
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with project owner, consultants, utility representatives, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Participate in executive-level meetings and project reviews.
- Manage contractual requirements with the General Contractor
- Responsibility for project Change Management, cost or schedule related
- Administer subcontract agreements and manage contractual obligations.
- Accountable for monitoring project costs, productivity, and cash flow.
- Review and approve project invoicing and cost forecasting.
- Manage overall scheduler performance
- Monitor critical path activities and identify schedule risks and opportunities.
- Develop mitigation and recovery plans when required.
- Lead risk assessments and implement proactive risk management strategies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities.
- Resolve technical, commercial, and operational issues affecting project delivery.
- Ensure quality management requirements are implemented and maintained.
- Support field teams with issue resolution and decision-making.
- Champion a strong safety culture aligned with corporate and project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and lessons-learned initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years’ of experience in the construction industry
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a project management role
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering or related field; a combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of a degree
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management
- Advanced scheduling knowledge, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Experience with project controls, earned value management, and forecasting
- Strong understanding of civil construction, utilities, structures, transportation infrastructure, and transit systems is an asset
- Self-starter with strong leadership skills comfortable in an autonomous environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
- LRT and transit expansion projects
- Rail infrastructure projects
- Major bridge and transportation corridor projects
- Urban utility relocation programs
- Municipal infrastructure megaprojects
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
- Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
- Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
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Responsibilities
Lead assigned power and systems work packages through planning, construction, and closeout, overseeing project scope, financial performance, schedules, risks, safety, and quality. Serve as WPE’s primary representative, managing relationships and commercial coordination with the general contractor, owner, consultants, utilities, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires at least 15 years of construction industry experience and at least 10 years in project management, along with a bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or a related field; relevant education and experience may substitute for the degree. Candidates should have strong construction contract and commercial management knowledge, advanced scheduling skills including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, and experience with project controls, earned value management, and forecasting.
Skills
- Project Leadership
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Electrical Construction
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
- Project Controls
- Contract Management
- Commercial Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Schedule Management
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Safety And Quality Management
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death And Dismemberment Coverage
- Critical Illness Coverage
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Dependent Coverage
- Extended Health Coverage
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Paramedical Services
- Dental Coverage
- Health And Wellness Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Energy
Keywords
- Power And Systems
- Electrical Construction
- Communication Systems
- Capital Line South Extension
- Light Rail Transit
- Transit Expansion
- Rail Infrastructure
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Civil Construction
- Utilities
- Structures
- Bridge Construction
- Utility Relocation
- Project Execution Plans
- Project Scheduling
- Project Budgeting
- Resource Forecasting
- Project Controls
- Earned Value Management
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Construction Contracts
- Commercial Administration
- Change Management
- Subcontract Agreements
- Cost Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Critical Path
- Risk Assessments
- Safety Management