Project Manager

Project Manager
Toronto, ON

Job Description:
 Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, RFP and contract services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
 Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each Account.
 Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
 Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations for the client.
 Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
 Serve as primary point of contact with client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.
 Manage and facilitate all aspects of project communication.
 Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, create and implement the project execution plan. Align project execution with client-specific processes and procedures to maintain compliance and client satisfaction.
 Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
 Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support. Travel to client and project locations is expected.
 Support the development of the Transmission team by assisting with hiring, training, and mentoring.
 Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects.
 Assist in developing and implementing business development and marketing activities. Focus will be to drive growth of existing clients and the development of new clients through prospecting, client relationships and assessment of target markets that support sales and marketing strategies.
 Travel to client and project locations will be expected.
 All other duties as assigned

Requirements:
 Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum.
 Minimum of 8 years of related experience, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering, procurement and construction projects in the Transmission & Distribution industry. 
 Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
 Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients (Management/Director/Executive).
 Demonstrated success in project management which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, deliverable development and submission, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
 Must have experience with the production of transmission design and construction documents.
 Requires knowledge and experience working with the NESC code, as well as other industry codes and standards.
 Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.