Job Title: Project Manager

Job Grade Level: Mid/High Level

Posting Date: November 12, 2024

Closing Date: December 12, 2024

Project Manager

• Be a part of an organization that is safety-driven and values inclusion
• This is a challenging and creative role, with the opportunity to define, develop, and implement the latest technologies
• Lifestyle opportunity; the role is based in the beautiful community of Kitimat, BC

Job Description:

We are looking for a Project Manager to successfully deliver a number of small—to medium-sized projects for a given plant area(s) or programs within cost, schedule, and quality in accordance with the client's requirements.

This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who enjoys working in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Working a 10-hour day, Monday to Friday schedule, and under the guidance of the Area Leader and supervision of the Project Delivery Coordinator, the project manager is responsible for:

• Providing HSE leadership to ensure the safety of employees and contractors while protecting the environment.
• Delivering project management activities: early studies, engineering, operational readiness, construction, commissioning and handover to operations.
• Set and maintain project budgets and schedules to meet internal and external commitments.
• Engage and manage engineering service providers to ensure project objectives are met.
• Prepare, review, and issue tender documentation.
• Source, procure, and engage suppliers and specialized subcontractors.
• Create and maintain project documentation in the different phases to meet Kitimat and Atlantic operations requirements.
• Engage and manage area stakeholders to ensure alignment and the best solution is selected and implemented to meet the business requirements.
• Preparing presentations to investment committee and participating at investment meetings.
• Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote teamwork, excellence and team engagement.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement in project management and control.
• Developing constructive relationship and collaboration with team colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Addressing issues and concerns in a positive and constructive manner with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Engaging and progressing objectives and personal development plan with the Project Delivery Coordinator.
• Leadership and people management skills;
• Effective written and communications skills.

Qualifications:

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• University diploma in Engineering or a Technical college degree in a relevant field.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• An Engineer-In-Training with related experience can be considered.
• Project management training (PMP or master in project management) is a definitive asset.
• At least 10 + years of experience in construction/industrial environment.
• A proven track record of site management with safety, customer service and financial responsibilities.
• Sound understanding of project controls and project reporting requirements.
• Managed 5M to 20M million-dollar multi-discipline projects.
• Experience in managing and delivery of capital brownfield projects from concept to close-out
• Proven commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of the organisation’s policies and standard practices.
• Exposure to Rio Tinto project management framework is advantageous.

Starting wage for this position is $80.43 per hour.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Our client is an equal opportunity company.

For further information on this position and/or to apply for this position, please reach out and send a copy of your resume in MS Word or PDF format via email to: employment@kves.ca. Or feel free to apply online on our Job Board at: www.kves.ca/job-board.