Career Opportunity
Department Manager, New Brunswick Utility
Moncton, NB

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Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

This position reports directly to the Division Manager for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Utilities. The position involves management of all aspects of NB Utility. Responsibilities include, safety compliance, people and resources, estimating, sales, project execution, profit/loss outcomes, project budget, schedule and profitability. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate utility projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
• Maintain business relations with all key house and target accounts as well as to encourage, participate and promote the development of new and unique business opportunities
• Oversee and/or prepare project estimates, final bids, and proposal submissions
• Oversee and/or prepare project schedules and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Adherence to and implementation of health, safety and environment policies and programs
• Adherence to and implementation of quality control programs
• Represent company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
• Direct the purchase of supplies and materials
• Oversee department financial performance, i.e. accounts receivable, work in progress, and budget
• Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
• Strategic Perspective

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed Tradesperson or Technical diploma or Engineering Degree
• Between 5 and 10 years of electrical or utility experience
• Proven skills in construction scheduling, planning and execution
• Excellent communications and leadership skills
• Budget and financial understanding
• Must be committed to traveling throughout the province on a regular basis

If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor
of your interest and intent to apply before applying.

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