Intermediate Project Manager

Intermediate Project Manager

51821 - To Be Determined - Regular

Hiring salary range: $4,102.00 - $5,860.00 / Bi-weekly

Possible locations:
Woodstock, Chatham, Burlington, Bowmanville, Napanee, Sault Ste. Marie, Toronto

• Conduct operations research, technical/economic/environmental/business/regulatory impact assessments and other specialized technical/business studies to determine transmission/distribution customer/system needs; analyze problems, develop strategies, alternatives and preferred solutions; and facilitate delivery of solution through suppliers and service providers.
• Participate in the development of and prepare programs, processes, technical/operational/business standards, procedures or methods related to the management of transmission/distribution assets.
• Participate in the monitoring, controlling and redirection of major programs and complex projects during the execution phase.
• Co‑ordinate activities with Service Providers.
• Participate in the preparation of business cases for the management of transmission/distribution assets. Represent the unit on discussion and negotiation with customers, stakeholders, regulatory authorities and suppliers.

• Conduct operations research, technical/economic/environmental/business/regulatory impact assessments, and other specialized technical/business studies to determine transmission/distribution customer/system needs; analyze problems, develop strategies, alternatives and preferred solutions; and facilitate delivery of solution through suppliers and service providers.
• Receive assignment from supervisor in broad terms on specific problems related to assigned area of work. Research available resources and contacts and propose effective recommendations to improve performance. Recognize areas requiring action to avoid problems.
• Monitor, control and redirect major programs and complex projects during the execution phase.
• Co‑ordinate activities with Service Providers and stakeholders. Resolve issues through negotiation with the Service Provider and customer.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and specifications, and present recommendations to resolve issues, producing necessary documentation as required.
• Participate in the development, definition and preparation of programs, processes, technical/operational/business standards, procedures or methods—including risk management and costing—related to the management of transmission/distribution assets. Provide guidance and work with other interested groups in the implementation of recommendations.
• Participate in the preparation of business cases for the management of transmission/distribution assets.
• Be responsible for the preparation of contract specifications and awards and provide necessary technical direction to service providers.
• Monitor service provider performance, provide redirection as required, and authorize payment.
• Represent the unit on discussions and negotiation with customers, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Be a technical resource and consultant on transmission/distribution asset management matters.
• Promote acceptance of corporate proposals and work to overcome resistance to secure, protect and advance objectives.
• Liaise with other internal work groups, divisions and outside interests.
• Contribute to the development of the business plan and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain awareness of advancing technology developments in business/transmission/distribution equipment and systems.
• Work with Service Providers to ensure capabilities to perform required works, negotiate contracts and performance initiatives, monitor and redirect work as required, and evaluate the contracting process for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to others as required, assist in resolution of work problems and train new staff in job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Knowledge of engineering science and business administration of project management, electrical power systems and equipment relating to transmission/distribution assets, mathematics, information technology, analytical studies related to the application, design and performance of the transmission/distribution system.…