Business Development/Project Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Partner Staffing

Description

Job Description

Partner Staffing is the "go-to recruiter" for difficult, important, and time-sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.

Partner Staffing is currently working with our client to find a talented Business Development/Project Manager based out of their Edmonton office. Along with generating local business in Edmonton, the position will focus on the industrial market in the Fort McMurray and Fort Saskatchewan areas for growth. Our clients team is an energetic, positive and driven environment that is looking for the right individual to champion company growth.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Business Development and Estimating (BDE) team members to develop a detailed Execution Plan that identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
  
• Work with BDE to finalize estimated man-hours, production rates, procurements, costs and schedule to execute each project.
  
• Work with BDE to develop Risks and Opportunities registry including, dimensioning potential financial impacts and mitigations.
  
• Participate in Bid Reviews with Senior Management as well as North America and French Head-Office.
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience.
  
• Responsible for the lifecycle of execution of projects from handover and estimate to closeout, including successful construction, profitability, and client satisfaction.
  
• Preparation of project budgets and schedules and ensuring the project is completed within budget and on schedule Reviewing the project plans, specifications and commenting on the design, schedule, possible cost savings measures, and potential construction problems.
  
• Manage and oversee several projects at once within region.
  
• Champion productivity KPI's and ensure tracking tools are visible at field level.
  
• Coach and mentor other members of the Project Delivery team (s)
  
• Negotiate agreements with, and supervise the activities of subcontractors, subconsultants, and suppliers on projects.
  
• Ensure the timely mobilization of the proper equipment, tooling, and staff to project site as well as the timely delivery of materials by vendors.
  
• Address any technical issues that arise at site related to differing subsurface conditions or underground obstructions or utilities.
  
• Prepare construction contracts, review and negotiate any change orders, claims, holdbacks; address any payment issues with client.
  
• Communicating with a range of people including the client, subcontractors, suppliers, estimators, the safety team, and the workforce.
  
• Assist in the Preparation of Tender Documents / Prequalification Documents;
  
• Liaison / Contact Owners / General Contractors Relative to Tendering Stage and post-tender stage.
  
• Assisting and cooperating with the HSE team to ensure regulations relating to health, safety and the environment are adhered to.
  
• Be a visible and strong leader in all key aspects of the business activity including safety, productivity, quality, community relations, and supporting corporate initiatives.
  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Partner Staffing is Bringing Talent to Business. With an experienced and dedicated recruitment team, we open doors to opportunities that you may not otherwise know about. We are specialists in providing high-quality individuals to the Oil and gas sector, Engineering/Procurement/Construction, and Utilities industries. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we might be able to promote your career

We are always interested in your referrals as well. We assist recruitment efforts in Engineering, Accounting, Information Technology, and Administration

Requirements
8+ years of experience as a project manager. Experience with BCP/DR and Data Centre decommission is a definite asset. Experience with enterprise program governance for dependency, risk and resource management at an enterprise level is desired. Experience liaising with executive teams to articulate dependencies, risks, and opportunities at a functional cross-functional/enterprise level. Experience utilizing an extensive knowledge of IT project methodologies, processes, and practices to effectively deliver IT infrastructure, cybersecurity projects, and strategy/governance initiatives. ITIL knowledge is an asset. Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience managing the entire project lifecycle for multiple initiatives or workstreams varying in complexity and ensuring the effective execution of large or complex projects to deliver a product or solution that satisfies stakeholder expectations and achieves project success criteria (schedule, budget, team cohesion, regulatory, etc.) Demonstrated ability to analyze information and rationalize decisions or recommendations in ambiguous or difficult situations. Possess entrepreneurial solid skills with a bias to delivering business outcomes, forging strong business partnerships, effectively managing risk, managing scope change as an opportunity to provide more excellent value, and making value-oriented decisions. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong financial management skills with capital acquisitions. Strong risk assessment and management techniques. Experience facilitating meetings and committees with diverse audiences (from technical teams to VPs) and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Experience leading and mentoring project teams. Strong resource planning. Experience with Office 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Forms) and Project Management tools (MS Project Server, Jira, Miro board, Confluence, etc.) Ability to work in a highly collaborative virtual team environment, facilitating and contributing to work across geographies and other functional teams. Passionate about project management and delivering quality solutions, loves to learn and pass on learning to others, champions new ideas, and works with an entrepreneurial mindset. Ability to influence and negotiate win-win outcomes among cross-functional teams. Ability to collaborate, negotiate, and hold vendors accountable. Accreditation in Project Management such as Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 or other industry recognized Project Management accreditation. Familiarity and experience with Waterfall, Agile, Scrum and/or Product Management. Education and/or experience with formal Change Management methodologies such as Prosci / ADKAR. Partner Staffing is Bringing Talent to Business. With an experienced and dedicated recruitment team, we open doors to opportunities that you may not otherwise know about. We are specialists in providing high-quality individuals to the Oil and gas sector, Engineering/Procurement/Construction, and Utilities industries. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we might be able to promote your career We are always interested in your referrals as well. We assist recruitment efforts in Engineering, Accounting, Information Technology, and Administration