Role Purpose
The Project Manager – New Facilities is responsible for leading the full life cycle for the development of new site services facilities. This includes leading the planning, permitting, consultation, procurement, engineering design, construction, and commissioning of new administration, labour and maintenance facilities.
About the Role
Provide leadership and represent DP World Canada and GPPMD through the full life cycle of developing new terminal facilities
Provide leadership to instil DP World’s Our Principles across projects
Represent the business and coordinate with GPPMD and external stakeholders, including port authorities, First Nations, consultants, and contractors, to maintain alignment on strategies and project direction.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating team members to achieve project goals and deliverables
Develop and maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget with appropriate risk cost estimates, ensuring reliable delivery and alignment with project objectives, GGMD expectations and resource plans.
Organize and lead workshops with Terminal Operations, Technology, Safety and Security groups to gain alignment on project performance and technical requirements to meet current and future business needs
Manage the procurement and completion of site investigations, topographic surveys and other environmental, permitting, consultation, or pre-construction activities
Manage Request For Qualification and Request For Proposal documentation and take a leadership role in the selection, and coordination of consultants and contractors
Revise and approve Payment Reports from Contractors, Consultants and other related services being provided for the project
Lead the project team through all phases of the construction project, including the planning, permitting, consultation, procurement, engineering design, construction, and commissioning of new terminal facilities
“Project Manage” the implementation of the project, including Civil works, Equipment, IT, Security and systems implementation
Liaise with DPW project stakeholders responsible for Operational activities to secure interface management with the Terminal operations
Monitor project progress and performance, provide regular reporting to stakeholders and leadership, and expedite remedial actions
Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary to keep the project on track
Provide leadership and ensure all project work is completed in accordance with DP World’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental policies, and proper implementation of QA/QC procedures on the projects
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle
About You
A university degree in engineering, construction management or related discipline along with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the delivery of civil or building projects
Demonstrated project experience related to the planning, permitting, procurement, engineering design, construction supervision, commissioning, and contract administration of at least one large scale industrial, transit, mining or port related maintenance facility with a construction value >$20m
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in British Columbia, certification in construction management, or similar
Proven leadership skills to develop and motivate a team
Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships both with and among team members
Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work with all departments and levels and represent the business externally
Sound judgement and analytical thinking that enables effective decision making
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and competing stakeholders
Ability to build and maintain good working relationships and achieve buy in and ownership to quality standards/initiatives
Broad understanding of engineering principles and applicable regulations, best practices, and safety standards
Ability to maintain a long-term strategy and vision from project inception to delivery
