Branch: ElectricAffiliation: Management & ExemptEmployment Status: Full-Time RegularExpected Hiring Range: $108,900.00 to $128,100.00Short-term Incentive Eligible: YesWorkplace Flexibility: No Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.Position Overview
Working in accordance with the organization’s strategic vision, core values and leadership competencies, reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this position is responsible to provide project management services to enable the safe and successful execution of capital projects from conception to completion.
Do you enjoy coordinating and leading multiple teams to take multiple projects from concept to completion? Areyou a problem-solver with solid project management knowledge and experience?
As Project Manager, you will foster and coordinate external and internal project teams and skills to ensure projectrequirements are met utilizing project management fundamentals of scope, budget, schedule, and riskmanagement. You will have opportunities to learn and improve project management and business skills whilemeeting deadlines to achieve project objectives. In this role, you will:
Learn PMO Tools used to monitor and control overall project development and execution
Develop project budgets and monitor to ensure project financial control
Develop project schedules and monitor to deliver projects on time
Understand and manage project scope and monitor influences to successful outcomes
Understand risk management principles and application to assigned projects
Ability to manage many projects at the same time
Challenge the status quo and look for better ways to improve business processes
Identify and communicate any changes to your partners including unforeseen changes to the project
Co-ordinate and assign resources to achieve project requirements
In year 1, you will:
Build a solid understanding of the Company’s internal processes, standards, policies, and procedures
Put your expertise and knowledge to work on projects
Champion and promote the importance of safety
Establish and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders
Schedule and organize resources appropriately
Learn Fortis PM tools and standards
In year 2, you will:
Build on your knowledge gained during a project cycle
Identify and champion continuous improvements in how the Project Management Office does business
Foster effective teams
Continue to build and leverage relationships with all stakeholders
What it takes:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline from a recognized program plus 4-7 years’ project management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation desired – willingness and ability to obtain designation required.
Knowledge of project management principles and methodology
Knowledge of contract negotiation, management and resource planning
Knowledge of business metrics in the achievement of business goals
Knowledge of BCUC regulatory mandate and processes
Knowledge of natural gas transmission and distribution utility systems
Knowledge of Oil & Gas Commission (OGC) or similar technical regulator’s mandate and processes
Demonstrated ability to lead others within a non-union and/or a unionized environment
Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to prepare and review project management plans, budgets and schedules
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and related costs
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and execute work on time and on budget
Demonstrated ability to think strategically
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and demanding work schedules
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability with financial understanding and practices
Demonstrated computer/MS Office/MS Project proficiency
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.
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