About the role
JOB SUMMARY:
SaskPower’s Generation Project Delivery Office (PDO) department is seeking a Project Manager to lead large scale power generation projects including the construction of new power stations. This role will report to the Manager of Generation Project Delivery and be based out of Regina Saskatchewan.
The Project Manager is a key role supporting SaskPower’s development of new assets across the province delivering affordable and reliable power to the residents of Saskatchewan. This position is responsible to manage the overall scope, cost, schedule and risk for assigned projects, including team resource management, project communication, stakeholder engagement, contract development and administration, and change management. This role contributes to the development of new processes and enhanced reporting to manage project activities and effectively communicate project status at all levels.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience leading large scale power generation, transmission, distribution or industrial projects as well as a proven background in engineering and/or industrial construction management. The candidate’s experience must demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement with internal and external groups. As a senior role within the department, mentorship and coaching of project teams and junior employees is expected.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide effective leadership to the project team in order to define project requirements and develop and maintain project deliverables within all knowledge areas (scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, etc.) for effective delivery of projects.
- Manage and resolve any project risks or issues and execute change control as necessary ensuring that project deliverables are completed within baseline budget and schedule and are in compliance with SaskPower policies and procedures .
- Oversee the preparation of contract proposals and provide contract administration throughout the project life cycle to ensure contractor compliance with agreements.
- Monitor project critical paths and trends, identify delay factors, and lead the development, presentation and approval of schedule recovery plans.
- Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower's operational environment.
- Develop and implement appropriate quality, change management and communication strategies
- Anticipate, assess and manage project risks during execution
- Assess, develop and implement new technologies, standards, processes and methodologies
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure necessary and qualified personnel are assigned to projects
- Represent SaskPower on matters both internal and external to the corporation
- Manage and report on project metrics including progress, earned value, baseline, costs, and scope.
- Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients, senior management and executive staff
- Ensure project plans and activities are implemented in accordance with applicable technical, environmental and safety regulations, policies and procedures
- Provide and demonstrate leadership, team building and direction to project personnel including SaskPower and Contractor employees
- Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Direct experience leading large scale, complex power generation, transmission, distribution or industrial projects in either a green field or brown field environment.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a project manager in an electrical utility or Industrial environment working with medium to large sized, multi-discipline project teams delivering large scale, complex projects.
- 5 years of experience working in the electrical industry or in an industrial business (mining, oil and gas, etc.) as an engineering or construction management leader.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or related field.
- Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) (PMP, Prince2).
- Advanced ability to strategize, plan and organize.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated experience proactively identifying and managing project risks.
- Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential projects/issues with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Demonstrated experience developing and enhancing stakeholder relationships through local and indigenous vendors, government, and other external agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deal with priority requests.
- Ability to manage tasks and direction effectively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong team leader with the ability to influence the performance of others.
- Ability to foster a positive and collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork.
- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies (Building Relationships, Customer Focus, Impact & Influence, Judgment & Decision Making, Problem Solving & Innovation).
- Must have a continuing record of professional development.
A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered
About SaskPower
Since 1929, we've delivered power throughout Saskatchewan. Today, we strive to serve an increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer base of over 550,000 customers. Our team of dedicated employees is made up of over 3,100 permanent full-time employees.
We manage over $13 billion in generation, transmission and distribution assets.
Our power comes from: • 3 coal-fired power stations – 1,389 MW • 7 hydroelectric stations – 864 MW • 8 wind facilities – 617 MW • 3 solar facilities – 83 MW • 10 natural gas stations – 2,160 MW • import power purchase agreements – 290 MW • small independent power producers – 34 MW
Our total available generation capacity is 5,437 MW.
Our network serves a large geographic area and widely dispersed population. We maintain more than 160,000 kilometres of power lines, 59 high voltage switching stations and 200 distribution substations. We also have interconnections at the Manitoba, Alberta and North Dakota borders.
*Information as of July2023
About the role
JOB SUMMARY:
SaskPower’s Generation Project Delivery Office (PDO) department is seeking a Project Manager to lead large scale power generation projects including the construction of new power stations. This role will report to the Manager of Generation Project Delivery and be based out of Regina Saskatchewan.
The Project Manager is a key role supporting SaskPower’s development of new assets across the province delivering affordable and reliable power to the residents of Saskatchewan. This position is responsible to manage the overall scope, cost, schedule and risk for assigned projects, including team resource management, project communication, stakeholder engagement, contract development and administration, and change management. This role contributes to the development of new processes and enhanced reporting to manage project activities and effectively communicate project status at all levels.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience leading large scale power generation, transmission, distribution or industrial projects as well as a proven background in engineering and/or industrial construction management. The candidate’s experience must demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement with internal and external groups. As a senior role within the department, mentorship and coaching of project teams and junior employees is expected.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide effective leadership to the project team in order to define project requirements and develop and maintain project deliverables within all knowledge areas (scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, etc.) for effective delivery of projects.
- Manage and resolve any project risks or issues and execute change control as necessary ensuring that project deliverables are completed within baseline budget and schedule and are in compliance with SaskPower policies and procedures .
- Oversee the preparation of contract proposals and provide contract administration throughout the project life cycle to ensure contractor compliance with agreements.
- Monitor project critical paths and trends, identify delay factors, and lead the development, presentation and approval of schedule recovery plans.
- Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower's operational environment.
- Develop and implement appropriate quality, change management and communication strategies
- Anticipate, assess and manage project risks during execution
- Assess, develop and implement new technologies, standards, processes and methodologies
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure necessary and qualified personnel are assigned to projects
- Represent SaskPower on matters both internal and external to the corporation
- Manage and report on project metrics including progress, earned value, baseline, costs, and scope.
- Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients, senior management and executive staff
- Ensure project plans and activities are implemented in accordance with applicable technical, environmental and safety regulations, policies and procedures
- Provide and demonstrate leadership, team building and direction to project personnel including SaskPower and Contractor employees
- Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Direct experience leading large scale, complex power generation, transmission, distribution or industrial projects in either a green field or brown field environment.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a project manager in an electrical utility or Industrial environment working with medium to large sized, multi-discipline project teams delivering large scale, complex projects.
- 5 years of experience working in the electrical industry or in an industrial business (mining, oil and gas, etc.) as an engineering or construction management leader.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or related field.
- Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) (PMP, Prince2).
- Advanced ability to strategize, plan and organize.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated experience proactively identifying and managing project risks.
- Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential projects/issues with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Demonstrated experience developing and enhancing stakeholder relationships through local and indigenous vendors, government, and other external agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deal with priority requests.
- Ability to manage tasks and direction effectively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong team leader with the ability to influence the performance of others.
- Ability to foster a positive and collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork.
- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies (Building Relationships, Customer Focus, Impact & Influence, Judgment & Decision Making, Problem Solving & Innovation).
- Must have a continuing record of professional development.
A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered
About SaskPower
Since 1929, we've delivered power throughout Saskatchewan. Today, we strive to serve an increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer base of over 550,000 customers. Our team of dedicated employees is made up of over 3,100 permanent full-time employees.
We manage over $13 billion in generation, transmission and distribution assets.
Our power comes from: • 3 coal-fired power stations – 1,389 MW • 7 hydroelectric stations – 864 MW • 8 wind facilities – 617 MW • 3 solar facilities – 83 MW • 10 natural gas stations – 2,160 MW • import power purchase agreements – 290 MW • small independent power producers – 34 MW
Our total available generation capacity is 5,437 MW.
Our network serves a large geographic area and widely dispersed population. We maintain more than 160,000 kilometres of power lines, 59 high voltage switching stations and 200 distribution substations. We also have interconnections at the Manitoba, Alberta and North Dakota borders.
*Information as of July2023