Project Manager - Land and ROW

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.


At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Project Manager is accountable for projects deliverables from conception through to completion, including quality assurance, risk assessment, milestone deliverables, forecasting, managing scope creep within scope the defined scope from the client delivered on time and on budget. The Project Manager will have direct communication with the client and be responsible for meeting client expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages integrated teams from project inception through completion, including during pursuit phase if requested
• Administration and management of the prime contract, construction subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Ensures compliance with client goals and expectations associated with safety, quality, and environmental stewardship
• Plans, executes, and provides reporting on overall project performance
• Works directly with the customer to ensure optimal communication, client satisfaction, and effective coordination between the project and other activities occurring at the jobsite
• Mitigates and effectively resolves potential disputes
• Develops and provides oversight to ensure compliance with project-specific health and safety plans and project-specific quality control and quality assurance plans
• Directly supervises Project Managers (both onsite and offsite), as well as Assistant Project Managers; coordinates with on-site team members and site safety representatives; provides leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
• Responds to and/or oversees Requests for Information
• Develops initial project-specific schedules
• Coordinates, prepares, and presents progress, budget forecasting, and schedule management reports on a monthly basis
• Ensures optimal relations among project stakeholders (customers, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers)
• Trains and mentors junior staff
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate/lead internal resources in Land Services, GIS, Land Administration, Planning & Permitting
• Develop project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities
• Host weekly/biweekly meetings with clients and internal team
• Work with Business Development to identify opportunities with current/potential clients
• Maintain relationships with third parties (subcontractors, strategic partners, vendors)
• Approve expenses and monitor timesheets/budgets
• Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes
• Identify project risks, establish solutions, and escalate as needed
• Identify change orders, generate documentation, and negotiate with clients
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in geography, geomatics, real estate, planning, project management or business.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional services consulting experience, working with external clients.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in Project Management.
• Experience in land acquisition, energy, real estate, permitting, project development and/or client facing/consulting on renewable and/or transmission line infrastructure projects
• Self-starter
• Ability to manage/supervise other team members effectively
• Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
• Strong team building skills
• Understanding of the project design process for projects (both during pursuit phase and execution phase)
• Understanding of integrated EPC process and project lifecycle
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the power delivery industry
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental best practices employed by the power industry
• Strong knowledge of quality control and quality assurance measures utilized by the power industry
• PMP designation is considered an asset.

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.