Project Manager - Community Growth (on-site at Oakville Hydro OH)

Project Manager - Community Growth

(on-site at Oakville Hydro OH)

People are at the centre of our brand. Every day we deliver on our brand promise to Cherish Customers, Deliver Flawlessly, and stay a Step Ahead. Our people look beyond the conventional and reach for the extraordinary to win outside the box.  UTS Consultants’ reputation is built on providing comprehensive engineering solutions.  Our philosophy is to engineer it once. Our quality workmanship ensures projects are completed on time and on budget.

 Successful UTS employees:

• Are customer-centric – they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary service
• Lead – they lead by example through their actions and attitudes
• Innovate – they look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
• Commit to Excellence – in all that they do

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Manager - Community Growth is accountable for project delivery for new developments from the initial concept to project close. This includes, but is not limited to – administration, stakeholder management and communications, design and/or design management, third-party coordination, project scheduling, construction coordination, contract and invoice management, cost and document control, and approvals management.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage community growth projects from initial concept to project completion
• Lead the design and coordination for projects, ensuring adherence to Oakville Hydro Standards and Specifications
• Manage the offer to connect process for community growth projects
• Prepare capital budget proposals and business cases as required
• Develop processes and report on status, progress, and key performance indicators for all projects
• Coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders, during different stages of project delivery to ensure project success
• Engage and consult with regional and municipal authorities on community growth and planning initiatives and
• Develop and manage project timelines and stakeholder expectations
• Support grid planning as the community growth subject matter expert
• Review third-party material and equipment proposals for new developments, and report recommendations to senior engineers for approvals
• Monitor service installations and develop statistical reports and invoicing to manage subdivision construction progress
• Review consultant and contractor invoices, evaluate payment milestones and administer purchase orders

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or College diploma in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• Is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario, or a Certified Engineering Technologist
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a distribution utility environment, previous experience with customer connections and offer to connect projects is considered an asset
• Proven supervisory experience is an asset
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a high-performance, evolving, fast paced environment
• Must be able to manage customers inquiries and requests in a timely, and professional manner
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
• Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s License with an excellent driving record

WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical distribution engineering system design, planning, budgeting, and construction contract administration

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Brand ambassador – enable, engage, encourage, and exemplify the brand behaviours Lead, Innovate, and Commit to Excellence
• Is customer centric and displays an attitude of commitment and service delivery excellence
• Stay a step ahead – is in-tune with key industry knowledge, best practices, and disruptors
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills
• Ability to solve problems with varying degrees of complexity
• Relentless commitment to customer experience, with a strong sense of urgency; flexibility and tolerance for evolving business needs
• Leverages technology to advance process optimization
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and be tolerant of ambiguity in a constantly evolving organization

COMPENSATION

• Competitive wage based on experience and knowledge
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching program
• Employee voluntary RRSP contributions
• Employer paid medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employer paid employee assistance program

HOW TO APPLY 

Please forward resumes and cover letters to hr@utsconsultants.ca   We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UTS Consultants Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, UTS Consultants Inc. will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.