Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Reporting to the Manager,Projects, the Project Manageris responsible forthe successful delivery of projects.

This includes planning and executing projects within PRPA’s project framework and ensuring thatfinalproject deliverables align with PRPA’s strategic goals and corporate values.

The Project Manager willbe responsible for leading project teams that may include resources from other PRPA departments,as well as overseeing theworkconducted byexternalconsultants,contractors and other  addition, the Project Manager willbe responsible for reporting onproject progress for the purposes of general communication as well as periodic corporate reports.

• Manages the planning and implementation of projects, usingtheirexpertise,knowledge and in-house experience tofacilitatean effective and sound definition of project scopes,goalsand deliverables.
• Liaises with, and involves tenants and stakeholders, including Indigenous Communities,in the development of project scopes, goals and deliverables.
• Participates in the tendering process, including evaluation of bidders’ technical qualifications,as well as the awarding of work to the winning bidder.
• Assists with contracts and contract negotiations.
• Manages internal and external project’s staff, including consultants and sub-contractors as well as project resourced allocations.
• Monitors capital projects and ensures compliance with design, cost, schedule, project changes, and final acceptance.
• Plans and schedules project timelines as well as prepares reports defining project progress,problems and solutions.
• Ensures that project documentation and updated record drawings are filed following PRPA’s protocol.
• Ensures that all technical information relating to newly installed andacquiredassets is entered into the preventive maintenance software following PRPA’s protocol (i.e. manufacturer, capital cost, specifications, preventive maintenance schedule,etc.).
• Ensures that maintenance personnel are provided with the appropriate training on operating andmaintainingnew assets through the original contractual agreements.
• Uses various software (mainly AutoCAD) andassistsin developing designs, including but not limited to port infrastructure, layouts, and schematics.
• Continuestheirprofessional development by keeping abreast withnew technologies, methodologies,processes and technical information relating to port infrastructure,equipment and systems.
• Performs any other duties as directed by the Manager,Projects.

• Works in an office environment and in the field (outdoors, land and water, remote or wilderness settings, all weather).
• Regular, full-time position (37.5 hoursper week).Regular working hours are Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM witha 1-hourlunch break (unpaid).
• May berequiredto work outside regular work hours.
• Occasional travel.

• University Degree inarelevantengineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Engineer in Training (EIT) or engineer eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Technologists with suitable experience will also be considered.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is anasset.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical,problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective at consultation, facilitation,delegation and coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to effectively handle changing priorities.
• Superior judgment and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.
• Builds andmaintainsstrong working relationships at all levels.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated,adaptable and thrive both independentlyandin teams.
• Strategic, creative thinker aligned…