Project Leader
Location: 889 Brock Rd, Pickering ON
Status: Term Full Time
Education level: 4-Year university degree + project management course
Deadline to apply: November 12, 2024
Laurentis Energy Partners (LEP) is on a high growth trajectory. We offer an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a core value. We seek ambitious and intelligent leaders in the energy industry with the ability to think differently to find new ways to solve problems. Being a Laurentis Energy Partners employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills, and make a valuable contribution to enhancing Ontario's energy sector. Our values are our strengths, and they are fundamental truths about us that do not change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship. Visit our website to know more about our services.
JOB OVERVIEW
Lead and administer the organization, coordination, and execution of assigned project(s) within multidiscipline project portfolios. Lead matrix project execution teams. Coordinate and be responsible for project documentation. Ensure appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.
Laurentis is open to all levels of professionals and may utilize your application to cross-functionally fill roles that may fit your profile.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Working in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations:
- Undertake the organizing, coordinating, and controlling of all stages of project management in accordance with Project Management governance for assigned projects or project packages in all project phases from initiation to closeout, as circumstances require. Utilize approved Project Management processes for phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications and reporting, and risk.
- Perform project management activities throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects, ensuring all project objectives and commitments are controlled and delivered within targets of safety, quality, budget, and schedule.
- Provide input into the preparation of project background information, contribute to scope and constructability reviews, assist in the preparation of Business Case Submissions to senior management, the Executive Office, and the Board of Directors, for project approval and the release of funds.
- Prepare and coordinate the preparation of all information pertinent to an assigned project and alternatives to be considered for input into planning. Review, provide input into, and accept project charters for assigned projects.
- Initiate and coordinate scopes of work (WBS), estimates, schedules, risk management plans, project management plans, gate packages, and contract performance specifications.
- Develop structures for estimating and controlling project cost and schedule. Gather input from stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure project requirements are captured and detailed in the estimate and execution plans.
- Arrange for application to and negotiate with internal and external agencies for all necessary approvals, licenses, permits, or clearances required. Ensure proper process is followed when defining labour requirements and arranging for labour resources. Coordinate the clarification of design and specification requirements and arrange for necessary changes.
- Co-ordinate and participate in the preparation of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of tenders, and purchasing recommendations. Arrange and lead meetings to coordinate the requirements of, and progress by designers, suppliers, construction, and operations before and after contract award.
- Maintain close liaison with field construction and operations on matters involving design, schedules, costing, and other related issues.
- Provide immediate and higher management with regular project or work package reports. Monitor, evaluate and report on cost and schedule, and manage changes. Review cost variance reports, provide explanations and recommendations for disposition of variances, and take corrective actions when required.
- Evaluate project plans at every stage for project risk and develop mitigation plans. Execute other project management functions as required by corporate policies and procedures. Resolve and assist with resolution of issues and problems, as necessary to ensure that project deliverables are achieved as per plan, and that any changes to scope, schedule, and cost are managed and approved in line with process and procedure. As assigned, ensure Contract Management through all stages of the contracting process is carried out.
- Recommend to Supervisor the assignment of additional cross-functional resources as required. Work closely with the cross functional team to ensure that roles are clearly defined and properly understood and that all project and contract requirements are communicated. Manage and maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and agencies, and cooperate in exchange of relevant information as required to meet the project objectives. Arrange and chair meetings involving appropriate stakeholders with a given project.
- Guide and direct discussions involving internal staff, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and the like, to efficiently and effectively meet project objectives. Coordinate the preparation of project turnover documentation and ensure completeness. Document and address outstanding project deficiencies.
- Visit various site locations, manufacturers, and suppliers as required. Be prepared to observe plant sites and installations in Canada and outside the country to observe manufacturing progress, techniques, equipment, etc. Provide input as required, and utilize knowledge gained for Ontario Power Generation application.
- Maintain awareness of, and keep all project parties informed of latest construction, budgeting, estimating and scheduling practices and other corporate procedures. Review and maintain awareness of all corporate and local procedures pertinent to project control and administration.
- Maintain process compliance during project execution and advise supervisor if compliance cannot be achieved.
- Participate in programs to dispose of surplus equipment which becomes available, consequent to cancelled construction projects, such as unused turbines, generators and the like or are being disposed of as part of a project. Meet with potential buyers and attempt to influence some to accept such equipment in lieu of other purchases.
- Maintain an awareness of technological advancements in project management, engineering, and construction fields. Review technical publications and other literature. Communicate with project management counterparts internally and externally to discuss views on improved processes, designs, products, methods, and techniques.
- On a periodic basis, where dictated by circumstance, be responsible for supervision. Assemble job information and plan work as necessary. Assign portions of the work, and provide advice and direction as required. Check and assume responsibility for the work issued.
- Other Duties as Required
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking dynamic and results-driven professionals who have the following:
- Project management, specifically, experience in developing project requirements and plans, preparing cost estimates, participating in request for proposal and contract bidding and award processes, managing projects in execution phase, and managing project closeout.
- Managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
- Familiarity with equipment and processes in generating station or similar heavy industry.
- Solving problems and providing guidance.
- Knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting as it relates to project management.
- Knowledge of commercial contracting methods, contract management, construction methods, codes and standards, quality assurance and health and safety.
- Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements.
- Experience and knowledge related to environmental protection and associated concerns.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in managing projects of increasing complexity is considered a necessary requirement.
- Project complexity would normally be defined by multiple-contract, multiple stakeholder projects with schedule constraints.
- A period of over 6 years and up to and including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
WHY Laurentis Energy Partners?
Laurentis Energy Partners offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a fundamental value. Being a Laurentis Energy Partners employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to Ontario's success.
Here's why Laurentis Energy Partners might just be the ideal workplace for you:
- Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
- Fast growing and dynamic working environment
- Long-term career growth and development opportunities
Our promise to you:
- We care about the safety and well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
- A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
- Opportunities to stretch and develop in our diverse lines of business.
- Provide spaces for innovative thinking and solutions.
- Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
- We support employment equity and diversity.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume by November 12, 2024. Laurentis Energy Partners thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Laurentis Energy Partners is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.
