Project Manager, Engineering in Regina

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team. The Project Manager will lead project teams to effectively deliver projects within the defined scope, schedule, budget, and with the appropriate quality in order to meet the business needs and strategic objectives of the Corporation. The Project Manager has primary responsibility for defining, planning, tracking and managing assigned projects.

Position Details: Non-union. This position is temporary full time for up to 15 months.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement the overall project plan, including creating, executing, and monitoring progress of, the detailed plans within the project.
• Plan, develop and execute project communications and status reporting, including organizing, scheduling and facilitating regular project team meetings, stakeholder updates and creating project reports.
• Establish team collaboration by coordinating cross discipline communication and collaboration, while fostering a positive team environment to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including the creation of a work breakdown structure and task list, identification of task dependencies and resource assignments.
• Coordinate and supervise the timely completion of project deliverables.
• Motivate project teams and utilize resources to ensure work is performed on time and with the appropriate quality.
• Using SaskEnergy established processes, initiate RFPs, plan and manage vendor selection, contract negotiation, and contract creation, perform contract administration and perform contract close out.
• Identify, mitigate and manage project risks and issues, including escalation to ensure timely resolution.
• Gather cost estimates, create project budgets, forecast, track, and control costs to ensure projects finish within budget.
• Identify stakeholders and manage their expectations ensuring the stakeholders are informed and in agreement with the project progress and anticipated project results.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Degree in Engineering or Science (any discipline) is preferred.
• Eight (8) years of work experience relevant to project management in construction or the natural gas/oil industry, with 3-5 years of direct project management experience.
• Professional Engineer, Engineering Licensee or eligibility for registration with APEGS will be strongly considered.
• Project Management Certificate(s) (PMI-PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) is required.
• Prosci certification is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams and presenting ideas to stakeholders.
• Ability to work on a team while building and maintaining effective relationships.
• Must have a continuing record of professional development and continuous learning.
• A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

Additional Information:

• Travel, including overnight stays away from bid headquarters, is required on occasion.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.

We are Saskatchewan's natural gas distribution company. Together with TransGas, our natural gas transmission and storage subsidiary, we provide convenience, comfort and reliable natural gas service for our customers. We offer an array of challenging career opportunities throughout the province, an attractive total rewards package and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We also value and support a diverse workforce. We invite you to join our team!