Engineering Project Manager III

Job Description:

• As a manager of project execution this position provides overall oversight for the development, engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout processes for small to mid-scale CORE Electrical projects.
• This individual provides critical project related information to management to allow for appropriate decision making and coordinates a small team of technical staff.

Responsibilities:

Accountabilities:

• Ensuring organizational objectives are translated into the department's activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders (e.g. environment, safety, quality, land, legal, supply chain, etc.)
• Providing technical and business advice on the preparation and disposition of documents required for project completion
• Ensuring that engineering project scope definitions comply with all regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements through effective management and coordination of internal functional groups
• Effectively managing project change and risk and providing regular updates to management and stakeholders
• Facilitating communication between engineering consultants, contractors, vendors and appropriate internal stakeholders to ensure technical issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Overseeing and being accountable for the specification and requisitioning of materials and equipment
• Monitoring and controlling project activities ensuring project objectives are met within financial and schedule constraints
• Providing front end project development support to Development Engineering
• Providing direction in the tender, analysis, award and administration of engineering and construction contracts
• Providing project field support during construction and commissioning activities
• Implementing consistent, thorough and timely management of project records and closeout procedures

Scope:

• Provides broad business knowledge managing capital maintenance or pipeline projects that range in size from $500K to $100MM
• Works collaboratively on varied project activities requiring a high level of planning and coordination
• Represents the enterprise by providing advice and coordination of internal projects and associated external activities (e.g., partners, consultants, contractors, vendors, public, regulators, etc.)
• Decision making is guided primarily by applying standard processes, procedures and standards
• Implements pipeline and capital maintenance solutions, by applying project management techniques and providing leadership and direction to a small team of project resources
• Provides operational support and leadership by:
• Leading and implementing continuous improvement of the enterprise's project management/engineering systems and processes
• Providing direction and assistance to technical staff, consultants and contractors
• Applies leadership and people skills in mentoring less experienced staff

Contacts:

• Interact with Project Sponsor to ensure they are continually aware of the current project scope and are aligned with anticipate spend.
• Actively engaged in the resolution of information requests between Enbridge subject matter experts, engineering consultants and construction contractors
• Facilitate regular communication between Enbridge project team members, stakeholders (environment, safety, quality, land, legal, supply chain, etc.), project sponsors, consultants, contractors and regulators
• Interface with leadership of contractors and consultants to develop relationships and to provide feedback on areas of strengths and improvements to enhance their performance

Requirements:

• Completion of a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Pipelines, Construction or other related field
• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience that includes a minimum of 5 years project experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This includes the ability to interact effectively with project team members, peers, management and all project stakeholders
• In depth knowledge of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) – Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with PMI considered an asset
• Technical and working knowledge of internal and industry pipeline and facility design, construction codes and standards (Canadian Electrical Code; National Electrical Code)
• Proven interpersonal, communication, planning, organizational, problem solving, decision-making, negotiation and leadership skills
• Proven ability to identify issues, propose solutions, make timely decisions, manage change and escalate accordingly
• Valid Class 5 driving license with safe driving record