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.

• Leading execution of the on-site work.
• Comprehension of project scope and individual contract scope within the overall project scope.
• Conducting daily meetings with contractors and on-site project team members to coordinate ongoing project work.
• Responding to contractor and project team questions or requests, which may involve liaising with subject matter experts throughout the company.
• Sending Field Instructions, Non-Conformance Reports, Requests for Information to contractors using the project documentation software (Microsoft Outlook and/or Aconex) and initiating and executing extra work orders when required.
• Providing the project team with information as requested to address contractor claims.
• Plan and track on-site work activities using the project schedule and coordinate on-site resources to allow for completion of the work.
• Maintain an inventory of materials on site.

• Leading or supporting multi-disciplinary project teams to develop, plan, and execute assigned projects.  This may include:
• Creation of estimates, scope, schedules, human resource requirements, procurement strategies, risk assessments and quality requirements.
• Procurement, administration, and close-out for construction, supply, and service contracts.
• Leading and directing consultants, suppliers, contractors, and internal staff to provide goods and services.
• Monitoring and reporting on the budgets and schedules of assigned projects.
• Provide information for the development of CIJ's (Capital Investment Justification).
• Developing and maintaining project systems and standards for the department.

• Graduate in Engineering from a University of recognized standing, with a minimum of six years' related experience, of which two years' experience must have been in project management, and two years' experience must have been related to hydraulic generating stations. 
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).
• Possess and maintain a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
• Be able to travel to throughout Manitoba.
• Be able to travel by all modes of transportation (i.e., air, land, and water), including small aircraft if required. 
• Mature judgment and proven ability to carry out assigned duties with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Possess effective/strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated high degree of initiative and ability to build positive and effective working relationships with others at all levels, both inside and outside the corporation.
• Good computer skills including experience with scheduling software and the Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.
• The following experience is considered an asset:
  - Experience with on-site construction projects.
  - Experience with design of hydraulic turbine generators or similar mechanical systems.
  - Formal project management training/education.
  - Experience directing internal and external design and/or construction teams.