Project Manager
The Project Manager is accountable for infrastructure projects within Build Nova Scotia's Strategic Infrastructure and Development Division. This role involves identifying, defining, and managing infrastructure programs that impact multiple stakeholders. The Project Manager is responsible for consultation, promotion, budgeting, contract management, communications, overall project development and planning, as well as project risk management and the escalation of key issues to portfolio leaders and executive sponsors. The Project Manager reports to the Director, Strategic Infrastructure and Development and will oversee the work of Junior Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
1. Portfolio / Project Management and Delivery:
Manages and delivers required outcomes for various infrastructure programs, reporting to senior colleagues.
Provides direction and development of project plans, including scope development, business requirements analysis, procurement advice, methodology selection, and resource management.
Oversee the work of junior project managers and project coordinators for the execution of other projects withing the portfolio
2. Portfolio / Project Risk Management:
Identifies, assesses, and manages project risks, developing risk mitigation plans as needed.
Regularly reviews and updates risk management strategies to ensure project success.
Identifies and escalates key project issues to portfolio leaders and executive sponsors.
Collaborates with stakeholders to address and resolve escalated issues in a timely manner.
Provides advice on the interaction risk associated with projects within the portfolio.
3. Communications Planning and Reporting:
Develops and executes plans for internal and external communications, ensuring ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects.
Provides processes and tools for reporting project information and progress.
Oversee the progress reports for all projects with in the portfolio.
4. Process Improvement and Change Management:
Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures.
Collaborates with senior colleagues and project teams to deliver change management programs.
5. Budget Management and Analysis:
Takes responsibility for delivering prescribed project budgets, conducting complex analyses on budget progresses.
Allocates resources strategically and develops plans to address budget deviations.
6. Client and Stakeholder Relationship Management:
Manages day-to-day relationships with clients, contract service providers, and the project team.
Works within established contract management plans to ensure successful project outcomes.
7. Team Mentoring and Best Practice:
Mentors, coaches, and monitors the project team, ensuring adherence to project objectives and best practices.
Ensure the appropriate project management methodologies are followed.
May perform other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
- A Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing with Engineers Nova Scotia or qualified to become a member.
- A minimum of 5-7 years' experience managing large-scale complex construction projects.
- A PMP designation would be considered an asset.
- Proven ability to develop creative and practical engineering solutions and to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Experience working in capital infrastructure implementation with a budget of up to $15 million, marine construction, government, or regulated industries would be considered an asset.
- Well-honed and established negotiation and communication skills.
- Sound organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Team player with demonstrated leadership skills who has the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders leveraging a communication style that engages a varied audience.
- Experience with MS Office and Project Management related software systems.
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