Project Manager - Engineering

Rising Edge Group•Edmonton, AB

About The Position

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on. Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first. Reporting to Senior Project Engineering Lead, the Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects within specified timelines and budgets. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams within engineering, manage project delivery, coordinate with clients, and vendors, and to ensure efficient and effective project completion.

Requirements

At least 3 – 5 years’ experience managing medium to large full cycle construction projects required
Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, HardDollar and ViewPoint Construction Software preferred
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Business or a related field is considered an asset
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset
Experience with electric utility clients is considered and asset
Experience executing EPC projects is preferred.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team in a dynamic, dead-line oriented environment are an asset

Responsibilities

Initiate project set up once award and estimate handoff is complete. Ensure project team, budget, documentation, etc. is in place to allow for effective project kick-off.
Maintain project reporting both to Client and internal stakeholders. Ensure effective communication between the Client, project team and project stakeholders. Lead project meetings including kick-offs, updates, change orders, recovery plans and lessons learned
Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable and payable invoices to maintain cashflow and ensure project is paid accordingly
Manage project expenditures and ensure adherence to the approved budget. Align man-hour projections on assigned projects
Communication of change order requests to client and ensure expenses are created to offset budget changes
Maintain awareness, always, of quality and acceptance requirements of each assigned project
Identify project staffing requirements, including specialty consultants and subcontractors. Set clear expectations of project team members to ensure successful project delivery
Coordinate project close out and conduct project reviews to identify areas for improvements; make recommendations based on findings.