Project Engineer

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Responsible for coordination between the Project management team and project services department in various areas of project controls, including estimating, scheduling, risk and financials. 
• Monitor & control, scope, schedule & budget for the project and report on project performance and status throughout the various stages of the project.
• Monitor stakeholder accountability for actioning and adhering to the technical scope of the work, the project schedule, and the approved budget.
• Responsible for multidisciplinary coordination and ensuring the final product meets technical requirements including assisting stakeholders with the assessment of complex/unconventional deviations to the technical scopes of work, project estimates and schedules, safety, and environmental requirements, and make recommendations on how to deal with their impacts.
• Lead, and provide input to, the development of CIJ (Capital Investment Justification) and CIJ Addendums including scope, schedule, risk and cost estimates.
• Provide leadership, direction and mentorship to project stakeholders in the management of a complex and strategic project's estimate & schedule, procurement and execution strategies, human resource requirements, technical scope of work, risk assessments and contract management.
• Initiate, coordinate and direct the preparation of construction and supply tender documents, evaluations and recommendations for contract award.
• Lead, coordinate and/or partipate in the management of consultants and/or contractors.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams including organizing and chairing Project Management meetings on a regular basis drawing upon a sound understanding of the principles associated with the design, procurement and construction of HVDC stations and facilitating discussions between project participants, both internal and external, to proactively manage project issues and risks and seek out opportunities for efficiencies.
• Supervise and mentor project staff including, staff officers, project specialists and Engineers.

• Graduate in Engineering from a University of recognized standing, with a minimum of seven years' related experience including three years' experience in project management and administration.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).
• Sound knowledge of fundamentals of electrical, civil and mechanical disciplines.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of and application of Project Management theory including scoping, estimating, scheduling, procurement, cost control, risk management and change control in an engineering or construction environment.
• Strong computer skills including experience with scheduling software and the Microsoft Office suite of software. Experience in the use of SAP and P6 to oversee capital budgets and schedules would be considered an asset.
• Experience related to projects associated with transmission, distribution, HVDC or natural gas plant operation as it relates to design, construction and commissioning activities would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated high degree of initiative, and ability to maintain working relationships and interact effectively with others at all levels, both inside and outside the corporation.
• Mature judgment and proven ability to carry out assigned duties with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Additional formal project management training/education and/or PMP or other similar certification would be considered an asset.
• Ability to lead, direct and motivate personnel. Proven organizational, interpersonal and leadership abilities. 
• Demonstrated ability in providing mature leadership and delegating authority related to planning, organizing and motivating the activities of a group of engineers and technical support staff.
• Thorough knowledge of Corporate policies, procedures and regulations, including Corporate safety & environmental policies and the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and associated regulations.
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.

• The Section may be subject to change, but the duties will remain the same.