Headquartered in Calgary, with offices in Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, AltaLink is Alberta's largest electricity transmission provider. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, AltaLink is part of a global group of companies that delivers sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. At AltaLink, we do everything in our power to attract and keep top-notch professionals. We are proud of our collaborative culture, expertise and world-class safety record. We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team! NOTE: 2 year term opportunities In support of our growth strategy, AltaLink's Integrated Telecom Projects Group is currently looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for the delivery coordination of capital telecom projects. The primary focus will be to manage the design, cost, quality, schedule, and safety for multiple substation and transmission projects. There are two term opportunities, based out of the Calgary office, and will report to the Manager, Integrated Telecom Projects within the Projects Department.
Responsibilities
- Responsible to effectively setup and manage multiple projects ranging up to $5 Million dollars each from inception to completion.
- Manage overall cost, quality, schedule, and safety to meet the project objectives.
- Provide assistance in the siting and regulatory approval processes.
- Act as a key contact with the client throughout project execution reporting progress in a timely and efficient manner and obtaining approval for all scope and schedule changes.
- Manage a number of consultants and contractors throughout project execution.
- Manage and coordinate multiple customers and changing priorities.
- Effectively and accurately report project status, finances, and schedule for senior management.
- Manage AltaLink's identity with clients and stakeholders affected by Telecom Projects.
- Manage and communicate with consultants and AltaLink project team members on project scope, objectives, accountabilities and commitments.
Qualifications
- University Bachelor Degree(s) in Engineering required - electrical strongly preferred; however will consider other disciplines.
- Qualifies for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
- 5+ years of telecommunication experience including 3 or more years of proven project management experience or relevant EPC experience required.
- Engineering experience in the substation or transmission field would be an asset.
- Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
- Project Management Certification would be an asset.
- Strong facilitator and problem-solver with a high degree of flexibility.
- Demonstrated leadership capability.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with people internally and externally.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic changing environment.
- Capable of managing multiple competing priorities.
- Strong team player.
- Proven track record of good attendance and job performance. Notes: AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Please note, some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstracts, and drug tests. Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required. Only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Altalink
2611 - 3rd Avenue S.E.
Calgary
Canada
www.altalink.ca
