Project Manager (Distribution)

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time temporary Distribution Project Manager position for up to 11 months working out of Edmonton, AB. This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates.

As the Distribution Project Manager, you’ll manage a portfolio of annual projects and programs that support growth, serve new customers, and enhance the reliability and safety of the distribution system. Reporting to the Manager, Distribution Engineering, you’ll also lead work required under EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (EDTI) and TELUS agreements. You’ll keep projects moving by developing accurate budgets, bringing stakeholders together, and navigating required approvals. From planning through completion, you’ll help ensure projects stay on track and deliver the intended results.

What you’d be responsible for

• Contributing to the Distribution Projects Business Plan, ensuring alignment with broader EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EUI)and Distribution Projects strategies and supporting effective collaboration across teams.
• Developing and implementing an optimized annual portfolio plan that balances crew workloads, identifies cost efficiencies, and supports on-time project delivery.
• Managing the project/program funding and approval process in a timely fashion, including the development of appropriate support material for annual budget process and documentation for off-cycle approvals, up to and including Financial Review Council (FRC) approval limits, in accordance with EPCOR’s Capital Investment Policy.
• Developing and communicating project charters that clearly define scope, budget and resource estimates, key assumptions and constraints, and the baseline for project reporting and variance analysis.
• Overseeing end-to-end (E2E) project delivery, from defining requirements and assigning work to internal and external resources based on priorities and timelines, through to monitoring and reporting on project performance and costs. Ensuring all work meets corporate, EDTI and site-specific safety and environmental requirements.
• Defining Issue for Construction (IFC) target dates and arranging construction meetings as well as design walk-throughs on large-scale or complex projects to ensure timely review and delivery of complete work order packages
• Selecting and managing qualified contractors and consultants to support project delivery, while considering cost effectiveness and ensuring compliance with EDTI procurement, regulatory, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), and legal requirements.
• Managing regulatory and permitting requirements with external stakeholders including: Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), City of Edmonton, Province of Alberta, Alberta Infrastructure, Alberta Environment, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, other regulatory and government agencies.
• Conducting routine project site inspections, identifying and documenting safety or environmental risks, and assigning appropriate corrective actions. Supporting HSE-led investigations as required.
• Keeping projects on track and meeting performance and compliance requirements by:
  • Leading kick-off and planning meetings for large-scale, high-profile, environmentally sensitive or complex projects.
  • Maintaining strong communication with field crews, inspectors, contractors, engineering teams and other project partners.
  • Monitoring progress and project metrics, and ensuring changes are properly documented and approved through the change order process.

What’s required to be successful

• A Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering is required
• A Professional Licensee (P.L.) in Civil or Electrical Engineering with extensive experience in trades, construction, or project management will be considered
• Registered with APEGA as a P. Eng, or PL, or aspiring towards becoming a certified professional within 6 months of hire is required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation will be considered an asset
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in electrical distribution systems required, including direct design or construction experience in Aerial and Underground Distribution systems.
  • Candidates possessing less than the required years of experience may be considered at a developmental level
• Knowledge of Aerial and Underground Distribution system construction methods, procedures, work practices and techniques is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of the Customer Connection Guide and EDTI’s Terms and Conditions for Connection and Access Service is considered an asset
• Experience in planning and executing new and complex initiatives; design and construction of on-site Capital Engineering projects is required.
• Experience in project management of complex utility construction projects with increasing responsibility is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and manage complex budgets and schedules relative to this area of responsibility is required.
• Possess strong project management and team leadership skills with a combined ability to build meaningful interpersonal and collaborative relationships within EPCOR and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to influence problem solving around technical or complex issues
• Can apply professional judgments to make sound decisions while managing shifting priorities in a dynamic and agile environment.
• High level of competency with computer software. In particular: Microsoft Office, Ivara and other work Management tools such as MS Project.

As our best candidate, you actively use a variety of communication styles and can gain buy-in, champion process improvements, work independently and lead others. You have exceptional communication, facilitation and management skills that engage all audience levels. You excel at motivating and supporting others with positive and constructive feedback. Your skills transcend project management, managing shifting priorities in a dynamic and agile environment with exceptional scope, cost, and schedule management.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: Professional

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

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• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance is required on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.
• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle: Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.
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